Some people prefer not to take prescription medications to treat their diabetes. In the case of type ii diabetes you can often control it by taking natural herbs, regular exercise and modifying your diet. However, people that suffer from type 1 diabetes can only be effectively treated with insulin. If a type 1 diabetic was untreated with insulin a diabetic coma and death could be the end result. If you prefer natural therapy to prescriptive medicine you may want to discuss with your naturopath or herbaist an appropriate course of treatment. Herbs can often reduce some of the diabetic symptoms that you may experience whilst treating the disease and its effects. If you do not have a naturopath or herbalist do some research online before you undertake this course of action. If you join a forum you will be able to ask other users of their experiences and they might recommend a professional to you. You might also like to visit your local health store and speak to the assistant. You will often find the assistants are quite knowledgeable and some are even trained in this area. Try a few products and note in your diary the effectiveness of them. By keeping a journal of your treatment it will help you choose a product that you wish to stick with and also you will be able to make a note of any products or herbs that disagree with you. There is also a large range of vitamins that are being used in the treatment of diabetes. Vitamins supplement your own intake of vitamins found in food and assist your body if you are not having an adequate amount. Vitamins can become expensive so sometimes a good multivitamin might assist rather than a range of vitamins. If you are on a budget you may wish to consider this option. Living with diabetes is an ongoing battle, but it does not have to change your life significantly. If you are armed with the proper information, medications, diet plan and exercise regime you will be well on your way to a healthier more fulfilling life. You will probably find with your new treatment that you feel better than you have for years. If you feel overwhelmed with all the information that your doctor, nurse, pharmacist and herbalist is providing you with join a support group. Most local areas have a support group dealing with type one and type two diabetes. A support group is a great place to meet likeminded people who can give you a boost when you are feeling down. You will also have the added benefit of being able to share information and treatment strategies with your new friends.