When someone stops their medical treatment to follow a “capsule-only” diet, blood glucose levels can skyrocket. This increases the risk of:
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (life-threatening emergency)
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Permanent kidney, nerve, and eye damage
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Heart attacks or strokes years earlier than expected
A 2022 study in Diabetes Care found that 12% of patients who quit their medication because of “natural supplements” were hospitalized within 6 months.
But don’t worry — there are safe, evidence-based options that can truly help.
