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Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil) assist in cell repair and hormone function
Clinical Recommendations If you have diabetes and are considering berberine: Never start berberine without discussing it with your GP or diabetes specialist nurse Increase blood glucose monitoring frequency if berberine is commenced Be vigilant for hypoglycaemia symptoms: sweating, tremor, hunger, confusion, or palpitations Your diabetes medication doses may require adjustment under clinical supervision Keep fast-acting glucose (e.g., glucose tablets, sugary drink) readily available and follow your local hypoglycaemia management plan NICE guidelines (NG28) for type 2 diabetes management do not include berberine as a recommended treatment option
If your symptoms are severe or persistent, your healthcare provider may suggest a course of PPIs to allow your esophagus time to heal from irritation
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Throughout this course she gradually developed a left facial droop, mildly dysarthric speech, left visual neglect, and a right gaze preference