Metformin vs Cinnamon

Metformin is the number one prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes — but is it really the best option? In this episode, Dr. Saunders breaks down exactly how metformin works, why it comes with serious side effects, and what natural alternatives like cinnamon extract may do just as well without the risks. Plus, hear from a real patient who reversed his diabetes entirely after 30 years on medication.

*Plus, Dr. Saunders answers viewer questions on a variety of health topics including nerve pain, neuropathy, blood sugar spikes, and more.*

In this episode, Dr. Saunders covers:

• How metformin actually works — and why it can cause intestinal, liver, and muscle problems
• Why cinnamon extract may be a safer, effective alternative to metformin
• The role of chromium and why most Americans are deficient
• How insulin causes weight gain — and why that matters for your treatment plan
• What gastric bypass surgery actually does (and why Dr. Saunders doesn't recommend it)
• How to get back on track after falling off your diet plan
• A real patient success story: off insulin after 30 years

Timestamps

• 0:00 — Welcome & team introductions
• 2:20 — What is metformin and how does it work?
• 4:12 — Metformin side effects — intestinal, liver, and muscle
• 7:27 — Natural alternatives to metformin
• 8:25 — How much cinnamon do you actually need?
• 12:26 — Real questions: morning fasting blood sugar and CinnaChroma
• 16:08 — Metformin and nerve pain
• 17:04 — Taking multiple medications with supplements
• 18:12 — Does metformin cause weight gain?
• 20:32 — Dial-a-Doc: working with Dr. Saunders one-on-one
• 25:09 — Does CinnaChroma lower cancer risk?
• 26:15 — How much chromium should you take?
• 28:23 — What to do when fasting glucose suddenly goes up
• 31:13 — How Nervala works with CinnaChroma for neuropathy
• 37:57 — What is gastric bypass — and is it worth it?
• 41:53 — How to get back on track after falling off the wagon
• 44:07 — Skip's success story: reversing diabetes after 30 years
• 48:11 — The Diabetes Solution Kit — phases explained
• 50:32 — What fat does to your metabolism and hormones

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