About a month ago, a friend of mine and I were working out and we were discussing how Caleb was doing regarding handling and managing his diabetes. Things had been as good as could be expected - no complications which we are eternally grateful for. Then she mentioned having watched a guest on the 700 Club by the name of Suzy Cohen and a book she had written titled, Diabetes without Drugs. The title intrigued me, but I figured it had to do specifically with Type 2 Diabetes rather than Type 1 and I know with proper diet and exercise Type 2 Diabetes can be managed and even reversed. Type 1 is for life. . . . or so I thought.
At first I didn't think much about the mention of the book, but after about 3 days I just couldn't get it off my mind. So, I got on the internet and watched the 700 Club interview. It was intriguing, but Suzy didn't mention either Type 1 or Type 2 - she just said "diabetes". She discussed a wide variety of supplements and dietary changes. Many of the supplements I'd heard of, but a few I hadn't. One, however really intrigued me. It is called Gymnema Sylvestre. What Suzy mentioned about this herbal supplement is that it has been shown to reverse Beta Cell damage - which is exactly what Dennis and I have been believing for in Caleb's pancreas. With Type 1 Diabetes, Beta Cells are destroyed and the pancreas ceases to work properly and eventually quits working all together.
I immediately downloaded the book to Dennis' Kindle and began reading. What I've learned is astonishing and there is way too much information to even touch the surface of what Suzy uncovers regarding the possible causes of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes along with the incredible potential to reverse even Type 1. We began Caleb on Vitamin E, Vitamin D, and the Gymnema Sylvestre immediately - thankfully he can swallow a pill! After two weeks, Caleb's blood sugar numbers began to be low - a sign that less insulin was being needed. We were believing that the supplements were helping. The following week, his numbers went back around where they had been, but now again, the past 3 days his blood sugar numbers are lowering and he is needing less insulin.
Dennis and I are believing for a full healing in Caleb and thank God for the comment made by my dear friend and for the wisdom we are finding in this book. Our prayer is that Caleb's Type 1 will be completely reversed and that the need for insulin injections will eventually not be needed at all. We are thankful that Caleb is still in the "honeymoon" phase of his diabetes, which means his pancreas is still functioning a little bit so complete damage has not happened - and we are believing it won't.
Lord, we thank you for wisdom and friends and the knowledge you share with us. I pray that through the information you've shown us that Caleb's pancreas will be healed and fully restored to it's full capacity. All damaged cells will be healed and that they will be replaced with healthy cells.
We thank you in advance for Caleb's healing!
