Deanne, one of the readers of my website recently asked me to take a look at a supplement called Glucotor v.2. After reviewing the ingredients and products website I was intrigued, so this one is for you Deanne đ
Glucotor v.2, made by Baseline Nutritionals, is billed as the âultimate metabolic enhancerâ. I'm guessing that the “v.2”. part of the name means that this is the 2nd version of the supplement but I'm not sure. Glucotor is said to âsupport your body's ability to maintain healthy blood sugar levels and optimize glucose metabolismâ.
Ironically, the website also states that Glucotor v.2:
is not a diabetes formula and is not sold as a diabetes supplement.
Rather, the supplement is supposed to help people “manage many of the problems associated with a bad diet (particularly high sugars and high glycemic foods)”. I find this interesting because on the product's website I see that Glucotor v.2 might do all of the following:
- Enhances the body's ability to metabolize glucose and fats
- Smooths sugar spikes from high glycemic meals
- Mimics the life-extension potential of calorie-restricted diets
- Contains Gymnema Sylvestre to support healthy blood sugar levels
- Formulated with Cinnulin PF, a cinnamon extract to improve glucose metabolism
- Supports pancreas and liver health
4 out of these 6 claims have to do with regulating blood sugar levels – one of the big issues people with diabetes worry about. But yet, they say it's not a diabetes formula or diabetes supplement. To me, it seems like they want to help diabetics  – but don't want to come out and say it's for diabetics.
I understand why they would say this on their website â it's their way of saying don't use this product in place of diabetes medications. I do applaud them for saying this but, I also understand why a diabetic might be interested in this product.
Glucotor Ingredients
| Nopal cactus | 300 mg |
| Konjac mannan | 233 mg |
| Gymnema sylvestre (25%) | 192 mg |
| Fenugreek extract (60%-80%) | 300 mg |
| Cinnulin PF (R) | 100 mg |
| Bitter melon extract | 67 mg |
| Corisolic acid banaba leaf extract (1%) | 16 mg |
| Vegicaps |
Let's now look at each of these ingredients separately
Nopal Cactus
Another names for nopal cactus is prickly pear cactus. Â Â Several studies have noted that nopal cactus can help lower blood sugar levels. Various studies show that this ingredient may lower blood sugar up to 46% in some people.
There are many species of nopal cactus. Thus far most of the research showing it helps lower blood sugar uses the species called Opuntia streptacantha. I could not determine which species of nopal cactus is in Glucotor v.2.
In addition, research tends to use the stems of the plant to lower blood sugar. Other portions of the plant may not have the same effect. The website also does not indicate which part of the plant they are using.
2 capsules of Glcotor v.2 has 300 mg of nopal cactus. Research however tends to use more than this â 500 grams â to lower blood sugar. Lower amounts may work also but I am not aware of any research.
Konjac Mannan
This is another name for the fiber glucomannan. Glucomannan is also found in the supplement Glucosulin which I reviewed previously. To learn more about Konjac mannan read my Glucosulin review.
Gymnema Sylvestre
A few studies have shown that Gymnema Sylvestre can reduce blood sugar and hemoglobin A1C. But most studies have used about 400 mg of Gymnema Sylvestre which is more than is in Glucotor v.2. Again, lesser amounts may work also. I am just not aware of any evidence on this. It's probably good that Glucotor uses less than this because some research suggests that Gymnema Sylvestre might increase insulin production.
This means gymnema sylvestre may interfere with insulin and other diabetes medications.
Fenugreek Extract
While the herb has fiber (most herbs /plants have fiber) fenugreek also appears to stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreases. At least one study has also noted that fenugreek might lower triglycerides as well.
Every time I see the word âextractâ I always wonder what part of the plant the extract is from. It appears that most of the active ingredients in fenugreek are in the seeds of the plant. Thatâs probably where the extract derived from but since the website doesn't say I canât tell for sure.
To achieve these results studies often use much more fenugreek that is in Glucotor. Studies often use about 10 grams of fenugreek per day, while glucotor only contains 300 mg. That's not necessarily bad because fenugreek side effects can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and severe allergy.
Cinnulin PF
This is a fancy name for cinnamon. It's actually an extract of cinnamon. There is conflicting evidence on cinnamon and diabetes. Some research finds cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels. other research finds cinnamon does not lower blood sugar levels. Another name for cinnulin PF is cinnamomum burmannii.
Bitter Melon
Like the other ingredients in Glucotor v.2, bitter melon also has evidence. As I write this there are at least 5 studies that bitter melon can help lower blood sugar. Most studies are older with some dating to the 1980s. Still, they hint that bitter melon may reduce blood sugar and HBA1C levels.
Children should avoid bitter melon. There are case reports of bitter melon causing convulsions in children. Pregnant women should avoid Glucotor. Bitter melon may cause abortions.
Vegicaps. As far as I can tell, the word vegicaps just refers to the capsules that contain the other ingredients. They care called vegi-caps because the capsules are made from vegetable material. This is good for strict vegetarians.
Will Glucotor Help You Live Longer?
On the Glucotor v.2 website I see this statement:
studies have shown that the ingredients in GlucotorÂŽ v.2 may mimic the effects of calorie restricted diets, thereby possibly extending life itself. This is very exciting.*
Really? In my review, I didn't see any published peer-reviewed studies showing that the unique blend of ingredients in Glucotor v.2 slowed the aging process or extended the lifespan. Eating 25%-30% fewer calories a day has been shown in lab animals to extend life by as much as 40%. This probably works in people also, but because we live so long, it's hard to say for sure.
That said, I can kind of see how glucomannan – by filling you up – might make people eat fewer calories. In theory, that may slow aging. But, as far as I can tell, this has never been proven in humans.
You'll notice that asterisk at the end of the statement (I've put it in red so you can see it better). That's their way of saying that they can't prove that Glucotor extends life either.
Who Makes Glucotor v.2?
Baseline Nutritionals is the name of the company which also markets a variety of other supplements in addition to Glucotor. According to their website (baselinenutritionals.com), they are located at 800 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104. Click the link to see what the location looks like. The company did not have a rating with the BBB when this review was updated. See the BBB File for more information. To contact Baseline Nutritionals, call (800) 440-3120.
How Much Does Glucotor v.2 Cost?
On the company website 1 bottle (90 capsules) costs $37.46. If you take the recommended 2 capsules per day, a bottle will last you about 1.5 months.
Will Glucotor v.2 Work?
Glucotor v.2 is said to be the “ultimate metabolic enhancer”. Really? Does Baseline Nutritionals really feel that Glucotor v.2 is superior to exercise at enhancing metabolism? The evidence for it controlling blood sugar levels is on the ingredients, not the supplement itself.
That said, based on the evidence I do feel that some people may experience a reduction in blood sugar levels (while others may not notice any difference). But, will Glucotor v.2 correct the problems associated with eating a bad diet? Honestly, I don't think so because there is more to eating badly than having high blood sugar levels.
Conclusions
Based on what I could find out about the ingredients in Glucotor v.2 I come to the following conclusions:
1. All of the ingredients in Glucotor v.2 have some evidence that they can help reduce blood sugar levels. Some of the studies are poorly designed, are older and have small numbers of people but they do exist nonetheless.
2. I could not find any studies specifically on Glucotor v.2 or the unique blend of ingredients in the product to prove that this blend lowers blood sugar levels in humans. That said, it's possible that in some people it would do this. Others, may not notice any difference in blood sugar, triglycerides or HB A1C levels.
3. All of the ingredients in Glucotor have the potential to interact with diabetes medications. This is very important for diabetics to remember. It's recommended that diabetics – as well as anyone who has a health disorder – take Glucotor v.2 to their doctor, a pharmacist, and even a registered dietitian (RD) who has expertise in supplements, before using the product.
4. Pregnant or lactating women should avoid this product given that some of the ingredients may harm the baby.
5. Children/adolescents should avoid Glucotor v.2.
6. I am aware of no studies that compare Glucotor v.2 to other similarly marketed supplements like Glucosulin or Diab-X.
7. I am aware of no supplement that rivals exercise in its ability to modulate blood sugar, triglycerides, Hb A1C levels or other conditions associated with bad eating habits.
If you don't know the right way to exercise or eat right, leave a comment and I will be glad to give you some tips on finding people in your area who can help you.
What do you think?
Thank you so much! I have seen this supplement marketed on a UK site, and was intrigued. As the daughter of a chemist and pharmacist, we share your scepticism about many supplements. Some of course, are very helpful, and others are a waste of money, or worse.
Your intelligent assessment based on hard work and research is greatly appreciated.
Hi Ingrid, thank you so much for your kind words. They are appreciated very much. I did not know Glucotor was being sold in the UK. Thanks for letting me know.
I’ve been taking glucotor v2 since 5/2018, lost 60 pounds, my last a1c was 5.6….wonderful. Now I find my self trying to deal with bloating and flatulence. I take two glucotor v2 every meal time with a digestive enzymes capsule. Would it be time to cut back on the glucotor v2?
Hi Janice, congratulations on losing 60 pounds and having a healthy A1c level! That is fantastic! I’m wondering if its the digestive enzymes that are causing the flatulence and bloating. Have you tried cutting those out to see what happens?
I will try that, and thank you. Still working the program! Doctor is amazed, I’m 72 years old, walk 20 miles a week and I’ve been told I look good in skinny jeans.
Janice, that is fantastic! I’m sure the 20 miles of walking a week is helping your A1C too. Keep it up. Let me know what happens đ
I would be interested if you have seen the product curalife
seems to be working for a lot of people
Hi Tony, This is the first I’m hearing about them. When I searched for them, it looked like their company was based in Lativia. Do you know people who are using the Curalife blood sugar supplement (Curalin)?
I do not but I see where they have many people that really like it and say it helps so I thought I would bring it to you for others to see, if it works.
I bought a trial package from them with 15 days worth because my glucose spiked to 116, then went down to 94 then spiked to 101 in three consecutive months.
I have not tried it yet.
I asked them if it would help and they say it is for type 1 and type ll but in my case it may help regulate it and suggested only 2 per day where many take 6 a day.
I noticed on FB that many say they use it and it helped them tremendously.
It goes on to say that the reason they do the 30 pill trial that would only work for 5 days with those that use 6 per day is it will show one way or the other within a few hours of taking it. so I am guessing that those that test themselves many times per day will find out fairly quickly if it works or not.
I ma curious to what you find or think about it.
Thanks
FYI: with the supplements and plant based diet my cholesterol has dropped to 117, HDL is 46,LDL 59, and TRG 73.
the best numbers I have ever had so I was a little concerned to have my glucose jumping up and down after working so hard to stay healthy.
my doctor told me not to worry about it but as always I want to be proactive so not to have issues in the future with it.
so because I respect you on what you do here your thoughts on this will be interesting to see.
Tony, I looked at the ingredients. some might have a blood sugar lowering effect. That said, for any type I diabetics reading this, talk to your doctor before taking blood sugar lowering supplements. Blood sugar that goes too low is not good either.
How soon after you exercise are you taking your blood sugar? Strenuous exercise can raise blood sugar levels. Just wondering if that may be responsible for the spike you saw. Give your other numbers – which are fantastic by the way! – Id agree with your doctor to not worry about it. Blood sugar goes up and down during the day. Have you had your “A1C” measured? That’s more accurate than a blood sugar test.
A1C tells you what your average blood sugar has been over the last 3 months. Its often used as a test for diabetes and pre-diabetes. Given your other great numbers, I doubt if your A1C is high.
I have not had my A1C tested.
I usually get tested in the morning after fasting for 8 or more hours.
with the weather outside so bad I have been running 30 minutes at least 3 times a week where I was running 30 minutes 6 days a week.
overall I feel great.
this change of diet has been a constant tweak for about a year to get it where I wanted it to be and it took me 11 months to get the final part down, which was the LDL.
Now that I have found the formula that works for me the LDL has continued to drop as well as my total cholesterol.
the other numbers stay pretty constant.
interestingly enough I have had 3 or 4 friends that give me light hearted humor about how they are going to eat their steak while I eat my grass that now have to adopt my lifestyle, sadly because of very tragic health issues.
I have a regiment of plant based food that I really like now rather than all the fat and sugar i once was eating, not that I do not have a cheat meal or two with some sugary desserts once in a while.
overall very happy with my results and the hard work has paid off with a 30 lb loss of weight over the past 15 months.
thanks for all your research on this for everyone !
Tony, you really have made amazing progress! I can relate about what your friends say. I’ve had friends who also have had health issues as they have gotten older. I doubt if your A1C level would be high (anything more than 6% would be a red) based on what you are doing.
Have you read the book How Not To Die? Its a fascinating book on the research on the power of eating more plants. I give it out as Christmas presents đ
as you suggested i had my A1C checked and it came back 5.1
all my other numbers are staying pretty consistent
thanks for your input !
Tony, that is terrific! A1C of 5.1% is EXCELLENT!!! đ đ đ
I used the products in this formula separately, and it worked so good, we had to go off of it, and that was 2 years ago. Blood sugar was 188 in the mornings, down to 70-78 after 2 weeks. It can make it go to low. This is good stuff. The cinnamon extract is right, as cheap stuff you get is the wrong kind, and it will irritate your urethra..ouch. This is great stuff, so I’m sure the formula will work if you want all in one pill.
Hi Jonny, so how is your blood sugar doing now?
Still 88 after meals. I’m actually getting some elevated in the morning now… so I am about to take some 2% corosolic acid before bed. I think doing a tune up every so often with the combo is good. But be careful, it can make you go too low.
Jonny, thanks for the update. 88 sounds pretty good. Yes, be careful about going to low.
This is all excellent info– thank you for the article. I’ve been doing a LOT of research since my husband was diagnosed with Type 2. In addition to my own herbalism knowledge, having made herbal remedies for my own ailments and having formulated a tea that my Type 1 diabetic father has used with success for over a year to treat his diabetic retinopathy, I did some serious research into my husband’s specific issues. His BG was astronomical & within 4 weeks of using metformin (not happy but we have to start somewhere), ginger, turmeric, & cinnamon, his daily numbers were cut in half.
After visiting a gloom & doom endocrinologist who made us think that unless he’s on insulin, he’ll drop dead tomorrow, we introduced bilberry and bitter melon. We also stopped the prescribed omega 3s because of an increase in side effects (from both the omegas & the metformin). Within a day of stopping that, he has almost zero side effects from the metformin. Until he’s on the regimen for 2-3 months, we won’t know the a1c numbers, but his daily numbers are between 102 and 119. His a1c has dropped, but not enough to make the doctor’s happy. However, his a1c was taken only 3 weeks after being on any treatment, so it wasn’t enough time to really see the progress I believe we’re making.
I had heard about Glucotor but want to tell folks you can get the same ingredients for far less $$. This little pill is convenient– if anyone saw my husband’s weekly vitamin organizer, they’d freak– but the issue with a one little combo pill is you don’t know what’s actually working. AND if you have a reaction with one of the ingredients, you also don’t know what’s giving you the reaction. Furthermore– the amount of bitter melon in each Glucotor pill is ricidulously low.
Some recent studies were done comparing bitter melon to metformin. In small doses, bitter melon doesn’t do anything. The studies saw that when the dosage was upped to 2000mg per day– that’s 1000mg twice a day– it was comparable to 500mg of metformin. So how is less than 70mg going to do anything? You can get all the ingredients on Puritan’s pride. I think we spent maybe $100 and have about a year’s worth of the supplements that seem to be working for us. The beauty of controlling what you take is you can adjust it for your specific needs. You can’t do that with someone else’s ready made formula.
I’m not saying this won’t work for some folks, but what do you do if the formula is changed again? Also, if you have any other contraindications– HPB, stroke risk, cancer, liver disease, etc– you have to be even more careful of how herbal supplements react for you. Before plunking down $50 for a single month supply is a lot. On top of the supplements that my husband is taking is, of course, a change in diet. We’ve never been one to eat cheeseburgers and junk, but we did eliminate alcohol, we added oatmeal at minimum 4x a week, and we’ve given meat a back seat in our diet. I wish all of you seeking answers that don’t include Big Pharma the best of luck. But I also caution you not to fall prey to those offering a magic pill. There isn’t one. It’s up to you to find the treatment that works best for you. And, if you’re able, find a doctor that’s willing to listen to your desire not to be hooked by Big Pharma.
~Jessie
Jessie, thanks for writing and sharing. Question. is your husband doing any type of exercise – even walking? If not this is something I suggest as this will help his blood sugar and A1C level. Reducing calories is also required. Here is something I wrote on my personal site that may help you and your husband : http://www.joe-cannon.com/natural-cure-for-diabetes/
Hi Jessie – I was just reading about Glucotor v.2. and read your discussion with Joe Cannon. I have had type II diabetes for several years and have controlled it mostly via diet and exercise. Lately this has not worked as well. I currently use a supplement that contains some of the ingredients listed in the Glucotor, but have wondered if the amount of ingredient was sufficient to really make a difference – as you suggested concerning the bitter melon.
Would you be willing to tell me what supplements you purchase from Puritan’s Pride and how much your husband is using? I know it would be different for everyone, but it would give me an idea of how much to increase what I am currently doing, and maybe have better success. I know when I see the doctor again she is going to put me on diabetes medicine and metformin really messes with my digestive system.
I would like to treat the root problem, not just the “blood sugar” numbers. I continue to read and learn about this problem – it affects many in my family – but sometimes it is difficult to assimilate all the information and know what to do with it.
Pat, question, how many carbs are you eating? I ask because I know someone who is doing great with his diabetes – blood sugar lower, A1C lowered, doctor reduced his metformin, hes lost weight etc. Hes in a wheel chair also and works out 5 days a week. All is going well, but this past weekend, he cheated just a bit, ate more carbs that he usually does, and his blood sugar shot up from the low 90s where its been for a few months, to 129 in just one day! I mention this because he’s an example of someone who is doing all the right things to lower blood sugar and get off metformin. But, just one day of “falling off the wagon” and his blood sugar shot back up.
I just wanted to mention this stuff about carbs because while the supplements can help, they will work best when they “supplement” the other stuff we do. Here is an inspirational interview I did with a woman who was a very bad type II diabeteic and what she did to get off her medications. This link goes to my personal website. I hope it helps some.
http://www.joe-cannon.com/interview-yolanda-bowles-diabetes-exercise-nutrition-cure-type-ii-diabetes/
Hi Joe – thanks for the reply. I do try to keep my carbs low. I do not count them, but for the most part I seldom eat bread and if I do it is a high fiber, seed bread like Ezekiel bread.
I eat cottage cheese with cinnamon and blueberries for breakfast. I like eating uncooked oatmeal with milk, but that spikes my sugar – including Old Fashioned type. I am not sure about the steel cut – I have some so I will have to try it again. I snack on nuts sometimes.
Lunch is generally a protein and vegetable, and supper is meat, vegetable, sometimes a couple of bites of rice, but not much.
I suspect the biggest change lately has been that I am not exercising consistently. I have never been much good at exercise – I like to swim and often do swim after working out with the weight machines at the gym. I live a ways out of town, so it takes a big chunk of time to go to the gym but I find I do not exercise at home – too self conscious. Walking used to be good, but it is dangerous on our roads, and way to hot in the summer months (Texas).
I have been thinking about getting the T-Tapp program – I have read that it is pretty good and maybe something I could do at home. I wish I could become passionate about exercise – it just hasn’t happened.
I did look at the link to your interview with Yolanda Bowles. It was good and I will go back and look at it again.
Pat, do look closer St your carbs. Even healthy carbs like oatmeal can raise blood sugar. Steel cut oatmeal is no different than other kinds of oatmeal. It sounds to me like you may be eating more carbs than you need. Have you ever been to see a dietitian? They can give you better info on this. Eatright.org is the site to find them in your area. Can you walk around your house? Any exercise is better than none.
After learning about this I recommended it to one friend with severe diabetes who was probably going to loose his leg. He had an amazing recovery by taking this supplement regularly and saw results within weeks, but he has been doing it now for 3 years, has lowered the amounts of insulin required and his foot has healed and he can wear regular shoes again. According to him this saved his life.
I know that vitamin companies are not allowed to make claims of what things can cure, which is probably why they don’t claim they can improve conditions for diabetics. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.
Eric, thanks for the feedback. Im inclined to think it might be the konjac in the product that was the biggie active ingredient but either way Im sure your friend cares more about having his diabetes better controlled than anything else – as am I.
I like the corosolic acid… but all of them work well. even just combining two of the ingredients. Than Konjac and bitter melon is a great combo. The only thing I would add is Chromium Polynicotinate and Vit D. Chromium is the mineral that is used for the process of shuttling glucose into our cells..On it’s own, it is not that dramatic as the nutrients listed, but I want to cover all the bases for my body as possible.
And Vitamin D is also now known to be intimately involved in glucose metabolism in general. My wife and I take 1000 a day and the basics like chromium and and other multivitamins… we try to eat blueberries daily or every other…but that’s about it. we have to use the stack to “reset” or bodies about every year now, and our blood sugar stays low until about next year. We have also, see a better resistance to colds and flu, especially flu’s. Since the vit D supplementation, we just don’t get as sick as before….
Jonny, glad you both are not getting as sick as before đ
“Ironically, the website also states that Glucotor v.2:
is not a diabetes formula and is not sold as a diabetes supplement.”
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Yes, but this is just because you don’t want do get in trouble with FDA! Soon, it will be next to impossible to make any statement of this kind on the product or on your website.
I am working in the dietary supplement field and that’s why I know it.
Once, I had a nation wide exhibition with my products and had a blood sugar lowering supplement. The morning of the grand opening, 2 hours before the opening, there were FDA people making a big tour in the Convention Center to hunt for labels, posters, etc. with such claims.
They stopped by me and saw my blood sugar formula where it was written on the label “helps regulate blood sugar naturally”. They told me that only a drug REGULATES something and after the exhibition, I should change my labels. They said I should write something like “MAY HELP MAINTAIN HEALTHY SUGAR LEVELS”. But never claim it’s for “diabetes”, “cancer”, “asthma”, “hepatitis”, “heart disease”, “cholesterol”, etc. You will get in trouble with FDA and BIG PHARMA đ
You can write “sugar formula”, “Heart Formula”, etc. (never cancer formula) in order that people know a bit what it’s all about and then make links from the nutrients on you labels to some info online about each nutrient (at this point, it’s already more accepted as long as it’s not written on the product itself)
Cheers đ
If you want to try Glucotor v.2 you will have to have a credit card….I tried to order with a debit card and my order was declined…so I won’t be able to try it as I don’t use credit cards.
Betty. I use credit cards as little as I can also. They make it too easy to get into debt đ
I use a Visa debit card every time I order Glucitor 2. It has always been accepted
Just a quick report back. It was almost a year ago I wrote my review on the Glucator V 2 product. My HA1c levels have held steady at 6 and I am now completely off the Byetta medication. My weight has plateaued at 240. My morning blood sugar averages at 110. I’ve seen it go as low as 88. Only notable change is that my exercise has not been maintained on a regular basis. In my opinion, the glucator is working well for me in combination with Metformin. I will continue to use it.
Deanne, Thank you for the update and I am very happy that things are getting better. Fantastic that your A1C levels are at 6! I’m sure your doctor is very pleased at your progress. Please keep me posted on your progress and do try to exercise. I know its hard at times but it will make a world of difference.
Daniel, what is your A1C level? Are you doing any exercise and have you lost any weight? Remember, those are the best things for metabolic syndrome / pre-diabetes.
Here is something I wrote recently about curing type II diabetes
http://www.joe-cannon.com/can-type-ii-diabetes-be-cured/
Deanne??? Anymore info. I am pre diabetic my bg is 110 in the morning when fasting. I am wondering if I should try these supplements
Joe could you do a review on proactol
I am also interested in more factual evidence of sustained reduced HBA1c levels.
I have a lot of type 2’s in my circle of family and friends. Please keep us posted on your results!
Deanne,
thanks for writing all of that and I would also be interested in learning how your HBA1C changed after taking Glucotor. It sure sounds like you are doing all that you can do to help yourself and supplement or not, that’s whats important đ
thanks for the update on how much Glucotor to take also. I’ll amend the review to reflect what you said.
I was honestly hesitant about buying this product. But I did. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 3 years ago and have struggled with diabetic medications trying to regulated blood sugar levels, reduce weight as recommended by my Doctor. I started by trying to control my Diabetes with diet and exercise. Being a full time single mother with 3 children and professionally employed, I find it difficult to exercise around all my responsibility but needless to say I do fit in 30 minutes of low impact aerobics 3 times a week. Diet went well and I dropped from 295 lbs to 275.
When I first started on medications I was given a 500mg Metformin pill twice daily which lowered my average daily fasting sugar level to around 180, after 6 months on this my doctor increased the dosage level to 100mg twice daily. The effect of the new higher dosage lowered my average daily fasting sugar level to around 160 and I lost 10lbs. After 6 months, again the doctor changed my meds back to 500mg Metformin pill twice daily in combination with twice daily injections of 5mg Byetta. This dropped my daily sugars to average of 130 and again my weight dropped to 245lbs. This is where I decided to try the Glucator v.2.
The 120 capsules is actually a 30 day supply because the instructions on the bottle say to take 2 capsules 15 to 20 minutes before eating each of 3 meals per day. It also instructs the user to take any Diabetes meds at least 30 minutes before taking the supplement. I continued to track my daily sugar level every morning. I was very surprised to find that the capsules in ADDITION to my diabetes medications dropped my average morning sugar level to between 102 to 115. It has remained consistent at this level for 4 weeks when following the instructions implicitly. (I did notice on 3 occasions when varying the times or methods of taking the meds w/supplements my Morning blood sugar would jump back up to 130-140) My weight before starting these supplements was at 245 and now averages 237lbs (I don’t consider that weight loss yet.)
While it sounds like the supplements do seem to be working for me, the true test will be having my HBA1C levels tested to see how it turns out. I understand that the supplements are no excuse to run out and gorge on cheeseburgers and french fries so I maintain my diabetic diet, exercise and medication schedule religiously. I certainly don’t credit the supplement for weight loss benefits either. But it sure is nice to see a more”normal” range on blood sugar. I hope this keeps up and I hope it helps. Deanne