Dear Bob Liebert,

My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Is there any herbs that would help with blood sugar regulation of (course along with her diet and insulin).or is it not a good thing to use herbs on someone her age?

Tracy

Dear Friend,

Some of the herbs that would be appropriate for a child to aid in blood sugar balance and overall health include: Alfalfa, Dandelion, Fenugreek and Nettles. Depending on the case, and if the child is already on insulin of some type, the herbs can be an adjunct or primary treatment. These would be easy to administer in the lquid extract form; and can be mixed together in proper amounts for daily use. Echinacea would be good to have on hand to prevent and treat infections.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.