Prickly Pear, Bitter melon, Garlic...these hardly sound like the latest treatment options for diabetes. But, many health practitioners and their patients are turning to natural remedies to both prevent and treat diabetes.

Exercise and vitamins are also recommended, which is certainly sound advice that more people--not just diabetics--should follow more often. But what about the more unconventional ingredients?

Is this an innovative new approach, or is it a risky decision? Would you forgo traditional medical treatments to give these exotic options a try?

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