Please consult your physician and those you feel you can trust before you embark on a course of action. There is a good chance that you will need lower doses as your immune system heals. Diabetics who monitor their own blood glucose levels must be cognizant of lowered insulin or oral medication needs. However, both types may well be reversed through meticulous attention to repairing the body's immune system. The Native American healer who has helped me overcome my insulin dependency has done so by helping me rebuild my immune system.
Exercise is extremely important.
Avoid sugary foods, very sweet fruits and fruit juices. Eat grapefruits rather than juice. Those with any allergies or respiratory ailments like asthma should avoid orange juice and dairy products. Women experiencing gestational diabetes should be working with a nutritionist and a team of specialists so that both mother and baby maintain good health throughout the pregnancy. It may also be that a pregnant woman who experiences gestational diabetes may have a pre-disposition to the disease.