Helminthic therapy and diabetes
NB. This page is concerned with the group of common insulin disorders known as diabetes mellitus and characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. It is not to be confused with the hyper-production disorder, diabetes insipidus.
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are major health issues across the globe. There is evidence that helminthic therapy may assist with prevention and treatment of these disorders.
Type 1 diabetes[edit | edit source]
See Helminthic therapy and type 1 diabetes (T1D)
Type 2 diabetes[edit | edit source]
See Helminthic therapy and type 2 diabetes (T2D)
Type 3 diabetes[edit | edit source]
Type 3, or or pancreatogenic diabetes, is one of several other forms of diabetes. For more about this type, see type 3 diabetes.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)[edit | edit source]
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), or slowly evolving immune-mediated diabetes, is an autoimmune disease. It is a form of type 1 diabetes (T1D) that first appears in adulthood, rather than childhood or adolescence.
A helminthic therapy user with LADA shared his experience:
I am 60+ male who developed LADA (latent auto-immune diabetes in adults - sometimes called Type 1.5) out of the blue appx 20+ years ago. It gradually evolved to becoming insulin dependent. Nov. 2014 (13 months ago), all was going pretty well until I developed flu-like symptoms… Small doses of ibuprofen kept the pain at bay, but overall health continued to deteriorate… Then came the periodic double vision and ocular aches. January 31st, I started losing vision in one eye for 10 minutes at a time… My CRP was 165 and Sed Rate was 67. Oops! Neural ophthalmologist and Rheumatology Docs put me on high dose of Prednisone (60mg) to knock out the inflammation which had localized in the fat cells behind my eyes… by June the docs could not determine what caused this inflammatory outbreak. They ruled out everything and primarily ended up with a diagnosis of auto-immune disease with inflammation of unknown origin. Put me on 20mg weekly of Methotrexate (MTX) to replace the prednisone, but there was still some residual inflammation around my eyes. Rheumatologists wanted to put me on Rituximab… Still fatigued most of the time. My primary suggested HT as another approach. I began taking HDC at end of July. After 3 doses I was feeling much better and started reducing my doses of MTX… I increased doses to 60 ova biweekly in mid-October and have stayed at that dose. I weaned off MTX and stopped it entirely in mid-Nov. My inflammation markers are back to normal (CRP is 4.4; Sed Rate is 11) and I feel better than I have in 12 months… Ophthalmologist says everything looks ok and to only call if any symptoms return… My primary and I are both pleased with how HT is going. [1]
See Helminthic therapy and type 1 diabetes (T1D)
Other information[edit | edit source]
Those with diabetes might also find the following information interesting.
Diabetes and comorbidities[edit | edit source]
See Helminthic therapy and skin conditions: Chronic wounds
See also
- 2025 Dec Targeting the gut-retina axis: mechanistic insights and therapeutic prospects for diabetic retinopathy
- 2025 Sep 18 Gut microbiota dysbiosis in diabetic nephropathy: mechanisms and therapeutic targeting via the gut-kidney axis
- 2025 Jul 7 The role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in the inflammatory pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy
- 2025 May 21 Immune cell contribution to vascular complications in diabetes
- 2022 Jul 20 The Emerging Role of Immune Cells and Targeted Therapeutic Strategies in Diabetic Wounds Healing
- 2021 Dec 30 Gut Microbiota and Complications of Type-2 Diabetes
- 2021 Feb 2 Alterations in the gut bacterial microbiome in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy
- 2021 Characterization of inflammatory responses in mouse models of asthma and wound healing (Thesis)
- (...) immune response during wound healing (...) This analysis was performed in healthy and healing-impaired diabetic mice
- 2020 Dec 2 Role of Gut Microbiota on Onset and Progression of Microvascular Complications of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)
- 2019 Jul 1 Diabetic gut microbiota dysbiosis as an inflammaging and immunosenescence condition that fosters progression of retinopathy and nephropathy
- 2016 Dec 16 IL-17A exacerbates diabetic retinopathy by impairing Müller cell function via Act1 signaling
- 2016 Nov 1 Diabetic Wounds Exhibit Decreased Ym1 and Arginase Expression with Increased Expression of IL-17 and IL-20
Diabetes and nutrition[edit | edit source]
- Egg metabolites in blood related to lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- Fermented milk, kefram-kefir enhances glucose uptake into insulin-responsive muscle cells.
- Kefir and diabetes
- Study adds to evidence that increasing dietary fiber reduces the risk of developing diabetes
- New study shows a plant-based vegan diet improves diabetic neuropathy pain, lowers body weight
- People with type 2 diabetes benefit from replacing refined carbohydrates with tree nuts
- 22 scientifically proven foods to control type 2 diabetes (extensive guide)
- Pistachios may lower vascular response to stress in type 2 diabetes
- 80 g per day intake of oily fish may reduce 20% risk of T2D
- Omega-3-derived PDX could be used to treat insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
- Soy supplements appear to be safe, beneficial in diabetic men
- Consuming whey protein before meals could help improve blood glucose control
- Ground sesame seeds could help decrease heart risks in type 2 diabetics
- Certain dietary additions may help prolong insulin production
- Pomegranate juice ameliorates insulin resistance and decreases fasting serum glucose in type 2 diabetes
- Intermittent fasting, cortisol and blood sugar
- Two meals a day 'effective' to treat type 2 diabetes
- Substituting vitamins and supplements for pharmaceuticals in type 2 diabetes
- Vitamin A derivative potentially treats type 2 diabetes and prevents its cardiovascular complications
- Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency and diabetic polyneuropathy: compelling evidence for an interrelationship
- The role of nutritional and botanical agents in the management of type 2 diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes-fighting potential spotted in culinary herbs
- Curcumin and diabetes: a systematic review
- Turmeric extract may prevent, even reverse diabetes (type 1 and 2)
- Chili extract may be a possible cure for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Ginger: A diabetic's best friend
- Flavonoids associated with lower insulin resistance and better blood glucose regulation
- Coconut water study of antiglycation, hypoglycemic, and nephroprotective activities of the green dwarf variety coconut water (Cocos nucifera L.) in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
- Effect of black tea and black tea pomace polyphenols on α-glucosidase and α-amylase Inhibition, Relevant to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
- Grape skin extract could be used to aid diabetes management
- Supplementing diet with blackberry extract causes a catabolic response with increments in insulin sensitivity in rats
- Gymnema sylvestre extract is commonly used in developing countries to treat diabetes
- Olive leaf polyphenols improve insulin sensitivity in middle-aged overweight men
- An extract of Tinospora crispa induces insulin release from pancreatic islets
- Ginkgo biloba may aid in treating type 2 diabetes
Additional approaches[edit | edit source]
- Improved oral hygiene is associated with decreased risk of new-onset diabetes: a nationwide population-based cohort study
- Study finds that being in green spaces can positively affect blood glucose in children
- Progression of diabetes stalled by traditional Chinese medicines
- Allergy drugs can help type 2 diabetes
- Combining aerobic, resistance exercise may be best for diabetes
- Sleeve gastrectomy surgery improves diabetes control better than medical care