Insulate Plus FAQs- Diabetes Q1 Does it really work?   Insulate Plus has been very effective with a very high success rate. We get an extremely high reorder rate on the product, indicating that our customers are very satisfied with it. In fact, it has been sold to literally thousands of customers in virtually every country around the world! Q2 How long has this product been on the market?   All of our natural remedies are formulated by our expert team of herbalists, naturopaths and homeopaths, and headed by Michele Carelse . Michele has been providing these natural remedies to her clients, with great success, for over ten years. All products are manufactured according to the highest pharmaceutical standards - using only the best quality raw ingredients from nature's medicine chest. Q3 What exactly does Insulate Plus treat?   Insulate Plus is a 100% safe, non-addictive natural herbal remedy. Especially formulated by our team of natural health experts, Insulate Plus has been used for many years to safely maintain harmony, health and systemic balance of the endocrine system and circulatory system including the blood. Q4 What does Insulate Plus contain?   Insulate Plus is presented in a 100% veggie capsule and contains the following carefully selected herbs and minerals in therapeutic dosage Gymnema Sylvestre This herb of Southeast Asian origin is a well-known and highly respected Ayurvedic remedy that is also known as the 'sugar killer' as it is said to remove the taste for sweet foods. More recently, Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to help in the maintenance of healthy blood glucose. (Shanmugasundaram ER, Rajeswari G, Baskaran K, et al. “Use of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract in the control of blood glucose in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus”. J Ethnopharmacol. 1990;30:281–294). Furthermore, Gymnema sylvestre has been linked to pancreatic rejuvenation in animal studies. (Shanmugasundaram ER, Gopinath KL, Radha Shanmugasundaram K, et al. “Possible regeneration of the islets of Langerhans in streptozotocin-diabetic rats given Gymnema sylvestre leaf extracts”. J Ethnopharmacol. 1990;30:265-279). Galega Officinalis (Goat’s Rue) In medieval Europe, Goats rue was traditionally used to help support pancreatic health and encourage healthy insulin levels And this has more recently been confirmed by clinical trials (Muller H, Reinwein H. “Pharmacology of galegin”. Arch Expll Path Pharm. 1927; 125:212-28). Studies have also suggested that this potent herb has been shown to help the body in maintaining balanced glucose in the bloodstream. (Petricic J, Kalodera Z. Galegin in the goats rue herb: its toxicity, anti-diabetic activity and content determination. Acta Pharm Jugosl. 1982; 32(3):219-23). Ginkgo Biloba This plant dates back about 200 million years! It has survived mainly in Oriental temple gardens, where it is highly prized for its medicinal properties in Chinese Traditional Medicine. Studies have proven Ginkgo biloba as a natural antioxidant with regards to cardiac health (Shen J-G, Zhou D-Y. “Efficiency of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) in antioxidant protection against myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury”. Biochem Mol Biol Int 1995;35:125-134). Furthermore, this herb has been shown to have great supportive capabilities with regards to healthy blood glucose levels. (Huang, S. Y., Jeng, C., Kao, S. C., Yu, J. J., and Liu, D. Z. “Improved haemorrheological properties by Ginkgo biloba extract (Egb 761) in type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with retinopathy”. Clin.Nutr. 2004;23(4):615-621). Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) In the twelfth century, Abbess Hildegard of Bingen wrote of bilberry's usefulness for inducing menstruation. In recent times, several active constituents have been isolated from the berries and leaves of the bilberry plant, including anthocyanoside flavonoids (anthocyanins), vitamins and pectins, which are found in the berries, and quercetin, catechins, tannins, iridoids, and acids, which are found in the leaves. Bilberry also has excellent anti-oxidant properties due to high levels of anthocyanosides, further increasing the health benefits of this remarkable herb. Regular use of Bilberry helps to promote healthy vision and support the tiny blood capillaries which carry oxygen to the eyes. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of bilberry extract in 14 people with diabetic retinopathy or hypertensive retinopathy found significant improvements in the treated group. (Bone K. “Bilberry-The vision herb”. MediHerb Prof Rev . 1997;59:1-4). Chromium Picolinate Chromium Picolinate is a mineral supplement and highly absorbable nutritional form of chromium - an essential nutrient for sugar and fat metabolism. The adequate daily dietary intake for chromium is 50 to 200 micrograms, but most diets contain less than 60% of this intake! The FDA agrees that chromium may be of benefit in reducing the risk of insulin resistance and possibly of Type 2 diabetes. In one controlled study, subjects were administered a placebo or 100 or 500 micrograms of chromium picolinate two times per day for four months. Those subjects receiving 100 micrograms twice per day demonstrated no significant improvements, while the group receiving 500 micrograms twice per day saw highly significant improvements in the glucose/insulin system. (Anderson RA. “Nutritional factors influencing the glucose/insulin system: chromium”. J Am Coll Nutr. 1997; 16(5):404-10). (Martin J, Wang Z, Zhang X, Wachtel, D, Volautova J, Matthews D, Cefalu W. “Diabetes Care”. Volume 29;8: 2006)   Insulate Plus contains no gluten, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and contains no animal products. Q5 Is Insulate Plus approved by the FDA?   The FDA oversees all food and drug products. Since Insulate Plus is an herbal dietary supplement, it falls under the ambit of the FDA. In 1994 the FDA set up guidelines for dietary supplements, including labeling requirements, and created the Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA). Insulate Plus follows all of DSHEA's guidelines. All of our products are manufactured in a Pharmaceutical Graded, GMP-certified facility to guarantee the highest degree of consistency, reliability and potency. Q6 What is the proper dosage? Take one to two capsules two to three times a day, depending on severity of symptoms. Dosage can be reduced once blood sugar levels stabilize.   Caution: Safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established. Q7 Should I take Insulate Plus with meals or between meals?   We recommend that you take Insulate Plus with meals. Q8 In what form does Insulate Plus come in?   Insulate Plus comes in capsule format and is a 100% vege-capsule.   Q9 How do you properly store this product?   Best storage is in a cool (not cold) dark place out of direct sunlight such as a cupboard or closet. The product does not need to be refrigerated. Q10 What other products would help me?   Insulate Plus may also be combined with Vizu-All Plus which can be used to safely support visual health and encourage circulation to the eyes while promoting overall systemic and immune system health. Q11 How long until improvement is seen?   Individual response to Insulate Plus will differ based on severity of the condition, lifestyle and dietary factors, but improvement should be noted within 3 - 6 weeks. It is advisable to have your doctor or pharmacist monitor your blood sugar levels to assess improvement. Q12 Can I use Insulate Plus along with insulin or prescription diabetic medication?   Yes, you can use Insulate Plus with prescription medicine or insulin injections, but NOT without first consulting your doctor. Q13 Does Insulate Plus have any side effects?   No, Insulate Plus does not have any side effects as it is 100% natural and herbal. The ingredients of Insulate Plus have a high safety profile and are generally very well tolerated without any side effects. Q14 Is Insulate Plus suitable for children with diabetes?   Yes, Insulate Plus is suitable for children ages 6 and up. Children may take Insulate Plus capsules at half the adult dose - i.e. one capsule twice daily. The capsules may be swallowed or they may be opened and the contents mixed with food. Q15 Is Insulate Plus recommended if I am pre-diabetic, at risk for diabetes or have a family history of diabetes?   Absolutely. Many people with borderline diabetic symptoms or those at risk for diabetes will experience positive health benefits from the regular use of these remedies. It is also important to make sure that you follow a healthy lifestyle in order to effectively control the risks of diabetes. Q16 How long does a bottle last?   Depending on dosage, one bottle of Insulate Plus will last from 10 - 30 days. Q17 Can I take if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?   Safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established.