What are alternative treatments for insulin resistance?
Some alternative treatments for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes have been studied by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). One study reported in 2004 that omega-3 fatty acids, a dietary supplement commonly derived from fish, canola, or soybean oil, did not appear to have any significant effect on blood sugar levels or blood insulin levels in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or the metabolic syndrome. An earlier study of Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medical system of India, reported in 2001 that certain herbs used to make Ayurvedic medicines, such as fenugreek, holy basil, Coccinia indica, and Gymnema sylvestre appear to be effective in lowering blood sugar levels and merit further study. The AHRQ report also noted that the Ayurvedic practice of combining herbal medicines with yoga and other forms of physical activity should be investigated further. Other alternative treatments for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes include chromium supplements,
