Each morning I go through the articles that have been submitted to Great2Cook.com and nearly every morning brings someone marketing some “incredible cure” for diabetes.

Whether you are a diabetic or you cook for one, it is vital to know there’s no “miracle cure” — nothing has been shown by research to work better than the protocols recommended by Western medicine. Walking away from a physician recommended regimen for some “magic potion” is hazardous to your health. But, there is some (slim) evidence that some of the hyped herbal supplements might be somewhat supportive, particularly for type II diabetes. Let’s take a realistic look at what the real, published research shows.