Glucosulin sounds like a diabetes drug but it’s really a weight loss supplement. According to the products website, Glucosulin works by reducing how much you eat as well as slowing the absorption of sugar (glucose) into the blood stream. Let’s now review this product and see what we can discover.
Glucosulin Ingredients
- Glucomannan (Konjac Root)
- Sodium Alginate
- Xanthum Gum
- Mulberry Extract
- Gymnema Slyvestre
- Chromium Picolinate
Let’s now review the evidence for each ingredient.
Glucomannan is a type of fiber. One of the ways that fiber helps weight loss is by making people feel full. Glucomannan does this also by expanding in size greatly when it comes in contact with water. In this way, glucomannan stretches the stomach, making you feel like you are full. Because of this property, glucomannan tablets should be used with caution because there are several cases where glucomannan tablets swelled in size while in the esophagus.
Glucomannan capsules may have a reduced chance of this happening but to be safe put one in water to see how fast it expands in size.
There are also a few studies on glucomannan helping weight loss and this is likely one of the main reasons it’s included in this product.
While not all studies show glucomannan effective for weight loss, the logic is sound: trick the brain into thinking the stomach is full and people eat less.
Other research suggests that glucomannan can modestly reduce cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and lower blood sugar in diabetics.
Diabetics should remember that glucomannan may interact with their diabetes drugs so run this by your doctor if your a diabetic.
Sodium Alginate (also called Align) is derived from seaweed and is an additive used to make foods thicker. Because it is thought to be indigestible, it makes sense that it would be used in a weight loss product. In other words, like glucomannan, it takes up space in the stomach without giving any nutritional calories. Also like glucomannan, Align may also modestly lower cholesterol in some people. I could not locate any published peer reviewed studies that sodium alginate helps weight loss in humans.
Xanthum Gum is another type of food additive frequently showing up in salad dressings and ice cream. It is also sometimes used as a laxative. Xanthum gum also has a blood sugar lowering effect and as such may interact with medications for diabetes. There are no published peer reviewed studies that xanthum gum helps weight loss.
Because xanthum gum can be derived from several foods including wheat, soy or corn, those who are sensitive to these foods should contact the company first to determine where their xanthum gum comes from.
Mulberry Extract is also used as a laxative due to its fiber content. In theory mulberry may lower blood sugar levels and/or interact with diabetic medications. There are no published peer reviewed studies on mulberry helping weight loss.
Gymnema Slyvestre. This ingredient also may lower blood sugar levels and interact with diabetic medications. There is no published peer reviewed research on gymnema slyestre helping weight loss.
Chromium Picolinate. Chromium frequently shows up in weight loss supplements despite a deluge of evidence that it does not work. Because chromium does appear to have a blood sugar lowering effect, it also sometimes is marketed to those with type II diabetes.
As with other ingredients mentioned, chromium can interact with diabetic medications including insulin and oral medications like glucophage (metformin) .
Glucosulin Weight Loss Summary
Ingredients that may help weight loss
- Glucomannan (Konjac Root)
- Sodium Alginate (in theory)
Ingredients that lower blood sugar
- Glucomannan (Konjac Root)
- Xanthum Gum
- Mulberry Extract 30:1 Ratio
- Gymnema Slyvestre
- Chromium Picolinate
Of all the ingredients in Glucosulin most of the weight loss research is on only one substance – glucomannan.
Because of a possible significant blood sugar lowering effect (in diabetics especially), I honestly do not like the name, Glucosulin. It sounds like a diabetes drug (which it is not!). The product appears to be at least partially based on the idea that lowering blood sugar causes weight loss – which is not true. Reducing calories causes weight loss. Because of this fact, I come to the conclusion that it is Glucomannan (Konjac Root) that is the active ingredient in Glucosulin.
Will Glucosulin Work?
Fiber can help people lose weight. Because glucosulin has glucomannan which is a fiber, it makes sense that this product may work for some people. But will glucamannan work better than other fibers – like those in fruits and vegetables? That is the question people should ask themselves.
Buyer Beware
A one month supply of Glucosulin costs about $50 according to the product website. That is a lot of money for a fiber supplement. There is a “free 30 trial” available on the Glucosulin website but, if you choose this option, you will automatically be sent a new 60 day supply every 60 days at a cost of $39.98 per bottle. In addition, your credit card will also be charged $ 7.80 for shipping and handling. Also this option does not allow you to return the product if you do not like it. These terms are stated clearly on the Glucosulin website.
Have you tried Glucosulin? Did it help? Did you notice any side effects?
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Joe – Way back when, I wrote to you about Glucosolin, and since then, apparently, a lot of people have followed on. I mentioned I’m older than dirt; I’ve been a “Type I” since 1966. Back then, the only way to test your blood sugar was a lab test that took 3 weeks to come back. The times’, they’ve been a-changin. But in reading thru all of the comments here, I can’t help but notice that the biggest problem the posters here have is their own ignorance of the disease they share. I don’t mean this condescendingly; we all tend to pay little attention to the details, especially when they’re about unfamiliar topics, and let’s face it, endocrinology is NOT a familiar topic.
Overall, I agree with your responses to people; I had a co-worker who was diagnosed with type II, and he came to me and asked what I would do. I told him, “your a dolt if you don’t just lose the weight and learn to eat and exercise properly”; as a type I, I don’t have that option, and I’d have traded with him on the spot. Six months later, he’d lost the weight, needed no meds, and was happy as hell. Your comment about resolve says it all for me. For all of you Type II’s, knuckle under. Learn about your disease and the effects of diet and exercise; then spend a little time learning about the history of type I’s. You’ll realize, you’ve got the better deal. And I wish you all the best, really.
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Wayne, yes I do remember and I still don’t think your older than dirt. My grandmother lived to be 104 and she’d still probably cal you a kid! I do appreciate your words. They speak volumes more than I could ever say.
Thanks
i want to order glucosulin
Patrick, to order glucosulin you have to contact the glucosuliln company. I am not the glucosulin company. I wrote a popular review on glucosulin but have no affiliation with glucosulin.
what a great review. losing weight is never easy and you saved me alot of money, thanks very much.
Srdib, thanks. I’m pleased my words were able to help you
This is an excellent review. The importance of fiber is increasingly evident. Thanks for the information!
Your review was informative and easy to understand, thank you. I marked your website as one of my favorites
Ellie, thanks much for your kind words. I’m extremely happy that I was able to help you
I was wondering if there is a weight loss PATCH that is helpful that anyone knows of. I was looking into Sensa and then Glucosulin. Disappointed with findings for both. I had a very large tumor removed 2 years ago and gained weight at that time and while healing. I am a type II diabetic on insulin and oral meds. Would LOVE to lose weight and keep it off! Tried HCG and that was a mistake. Who wants to STARVE themselves? Anyway…any suggestions?
hey joe,
good article on this. looked it up as i was curious. as a note to wayne – some of us type ii’s, which i am, also don’t have much choice. i have lost weight, exercise, and still take both oral meds and a long-lasting insulin. my doc would prefer i take a short-term insulin as well, but the insulin causes me to gain weight – a not-often spoken about side effect.
anyway, i wish folks needing to lose weight would not go for these pills. not enough research into the ingredients (by anyone wanting to take them) and they are a gimmick….thanks again, Joe.
Kathleen, Yes I agree that HCG was a waste of time (Ive written 2 reviews on the HCG diet on this site). Are you exercising? Regardless of weight loss exercise will help your type II diabetes. Here is something Ive written about type II diabetes that may help you
http://www.joe-cannon.com/home/wp/can-type-ii-diabetes-be-cured/
when it comes to weight loss patches I don’t think they are the answer. I wrote a review on the Hoodia Patch
http://supplement-geek.com/hoodia-patch-review/
if that is any indication I think weight loss patches are are a lie and I would not fall for them.
Have you talked to your doctor about all of this? I am sure there are support groups and supervised exercise programs at hospitals or hospital fitness centers that can help you not only lose weight but help control (and cure!) your type II diabetes. It will take time but I really do believe that this is the best way to go.
I hope this helps Kathleen. I a believe in you. I know you can do this!
will this really help me to lose weight,and how can i get some.
Wanda, There are many roads to weight loss but it looks like nothing more than a fiber supplement to me.
After reading your review and trial results of glucomannan (as well as checking for interactions with my meds), I priced the fiber itself. Caps run $3-$10 at stores local to me – where I can return the product or just stop buying it. Thanks again for your review.
Thanks Kathie, I’ apprecaite you taking the time out to say that
To anyone considering buying this product, I urge you to search for complaints of deceptive business practices by the company marketing this product. There are many on the internet. Please do your research before purchasing. At least consider protecting your finances by using a burn credit card and not using your regular card.
I contacted the company for the Glucosulin. He sure was trying to sell it. I told him I needed to contact my MD for his opinion and with regards to other medications I take, he told me there product would not interfere with ANY of my meds. (He never asked me what my meds were), not that I would have told him.
Be careful any one who is looking to purchase this product.
Best advise is watch your diet, exercise and hearing the words of encouragement from other people who have been there, done that!!!!
Shirley, wow! Thats amazing – and shameful – that they would say that. Thanks for sharing !
Hello Joe, My wife has type 2, slightly overweight, and has been looking for the magic pill, or patch for the last 20 years. Today, she saw the commercial for this product, Glucosulin and wow, she got really excited. Exercise is tough for her, only because she has bad knees. Any suggestions? Thanks Ken
Hi Ken,
Has your wife considered exercise in a pool? Many health clubs have pool exercise classes that can help her. Has she tried an elliptical? Ellipticals have all the benefits of treadmills but no jarring on the knees.
What about a stationary bike – or a real bike. Bicycles put hardly any stress on the knees. When I ride my bike, its like I’m 10 years old again – I love it!
If she belongs to a health club, strength training for the upper body can help her sugar metabolism and diabetes.
I’ve written about type II diabetes in the past at my other website, hopefully this helps her http://www.joe-cannon.com/home/wp/can-type-ii-diabetes-be-cured/
The key to beating type II diabetes – and it can be defeated- is just make small changes. I hope this helps Ken
i want to order glucosulin .i have diabetes and i don’t want it to act against my diabetes. please e-mail my on how to order some.
Sarah, I am not the glucosulin company. I wrote a review on glucosulin but I have no connection to glucosulin. Im not sure what you mean when you say you dont want it to act against your diabetes. If you read my glucosulin review it should answer a lot of your questions. To order glucosulin you would have to contact the company that makes glucosulin. I hope this helps.
Good for you! I appreciate your frank appraisal and agree about the name (misleading).
Thanks Joe. I was diagnosed with PCOS with insulin resistance a year ago and have struggling to lose weight. I started using glucosulin three weeks ago. I am pleased to say that it is working for me. I regret not taking my weight when I started, but I am beginning to fit nicely in old clothes again. I have recommended it to my mom who is a Type II diabetic and my friend who has PCOS.
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Thank you for the very informative article. I totally agree that the name of this supplement is misleading. I am the mother of a type 1 diabetic and sister of a type 2 diabetic and an overweight woman. I was very interested in a FAST FIX for my weight problem. I thought it would reduce my insulin resistance due to the name of the supplement.
Reading the article, my husband and I were amazed by how deceiving the name is. The risk of having lower blood sugars as a result of this supplement should be written on the label and emphasized that it is not suitable for diabetics, whether type 1 or 2!
The only way to lose weight is to reduce calories and modify behaviors. Weight Watchers is a great plan and not difficult. I lost close to 100 pounds on it; was never hungry and my knee and feet pain subsided. However, I did gain a lot back…because I did not change my behavior! My doctor recommends either Weight Watchers or a diabetic exchange diet because it is well balanced and easy to follow.
Thanks again for your brutal honesty! I fear some serious consequences will result if the wrong people take this supplement. BUYER BEWARE!
Elise, thanks for taking the time to write and congrats on loseing that almost 100 lbs! Ok so you gained some weight back; the important thing is that you did it – and you can do it again. Success leaves clues. Just do what you did before and you will get there. I know you will…:)
Check the ripoff reports website ripoffreport.com/directory/glucosulin.aspx for a whole ton of complaints about the company. This is not a company you want to be dealing with, even if the product worked, which apparently it does not.
Over the counter drugs like this can be dangerous, which is why they have not applied for FDA approval.
Diabetics walk a fine line when it comes to blood glucose absorption and metabolism. As every patient responds a little differently to any drug, anyone using these unapproved products is taking a big chance.
The most effective ingredient is the Glucomannan (Konjac Root) which you can buy for half the price at your local health food store or on the internet. It really does make you feel full, just make sure you drink a glass of water with it. My weight and cholesterol have both dropped just by taking 1 pill twice a day. I heard about the Konjak root from Dr Oz’s show he has been very instrumental in my over health improvements including pain relief I received from a healer he had on his show.
Just wondering if this would help with PCOS. Any idea? It’s all about Insulin and Glucose. Any info would be nice thanks!!!!!
Jennifer, Ive never seen any glucosulin PCOS research. There is a little research that the vitamin Inositol might help some symptoms here is a link to the study
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199904293401703
There is also some research that chromium may help blood sugar levels also with PCOS
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16730719?dopt=Abstract
I hope that helps Jennifer
Have breast cancer (twice), diabetic and high blood pressure. The meds I take for the cancer causes hunger constantly. I can not exercise because of the surgery 4 months ago and will probably need another 6 – 8 months before I can start to exercise. Any suggestions? I take meds for diabetes and high blood pressure. Would like to lose about 50 lbs.
Gerry,
talk to your doctor about your desire to lose 50 pounds. They may have programs to help you or point you to something /someone who can help you. There are dietitians who specialize in cancer. they may be able to come up with an eating program to help you lose weight.
Ask your doctor if its really true you cant “exercise at all”. Walking around the house is a type of physical activity. If your doctor says its ok, ask if they can recommend a physical therapist etc who can design a exercise program to work around your cancer surgery.
I think this is the best way to go about this. Ask your doctor and let me know if they came up with any solutions for you.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY MORE BOTTLES FOR THE TIME BEING. I WILL CONTACT YOU WHEN I NEED MORE. AS OF NOW I HAVE NOT LOST WEIGHT. I TEND TO GET EXTREMELY HUNGRY ESP AT NIGHT. I HAVE BEEN TAKING 2 CAPS IN AM AND 2 IN PM. I HAVE THE GLUSOSULIN + THE VITAMINS.
I am not sure what I want to say. Specifically, Glucosulin did nothing for my blood sugars…some 1st morning levels were slightly better…but overall…the bloating and other side effects…including nausea were not worth the minimal change I experienced.
My A1C was the same…and when i researched each ingredient separately…the only positive factor was the possible assist to the involved organs…particularly the heart…but all of them can negatively affect the prescribed meds…..
so the cost and the underwhelming physical response…means I will not continue the herbals…so many of us overweight…or diabetic…or both …are desperate to get started at losing..and improving blood sugars….for a longer and healthier life…
I can’t think so negatively about the prospect of change……….. that i only try the miracle cures…..it is encouraging to listen to others…who are also searching I have no doubt that a small percentage of consumers who use glucosulin…are getting results…mostly from placebo effect…creating a positive attitude…and abetter eating and exercise plan…thanks for your support…I know I’ll continue to check in…good luck to everyone
I sent for a trail bottle of your glucosulin .I paid 11.80 for it and I haven’t even gotten it yet. You took out $ 31.79 out of my check book before I could even try it. I want you to put back the $31.79 right now. I will send the empty bottle back. If this is how you ran your business I wont want any part of it ,I will be looking for the money you are going to put back in my checking or send a check back to me for the full $31.79 ASAP Thank you Darlene Malueg
Gea, thanks for taking the time to write about your experience with glucosulin. Hopefully you are doing some type of physical activity – even walking can help your A1C levels and type II diabetes.
Hi Joe – I took too long, but I still wanted to respond to K1ORCA’s note, who commented to me that Type II’s don’t always have a choice any more than Type I’s. I am aware of this, and I apologize if I came off as insensitive to this fact. BUT… I hoped to encourage the many type II’s that CAN achieve symptom relief from diet and exercise to do so.
Unfortunately, as Type II’s age, they become more dependent upon meds to cover the shortfall. But you can achieve it with diet and exercise, DO IT!!
Also, weight gain is not actually a “side effect” of insulin; it’s insulin’s purpose. Insulin is the magic potion that allows your body to metabolize your food. Metabolize means absorb, and ultimately convert to glucose for energy or fat for storage for later conversion to energy during leaner times.
This, again, is endocrinology (fascinating, but tedious at times). Understanding the basics of your body’s metabolic process goes a long way to understanding how to manage your disease – be it Type I or Type II. In either case, know more, live better. Good Luck!
Darlene, Joe is not affiliated with Glucosulin. He only wrote a post about it. Here is an excerpt from an earlier comment by Joe:”I am not the glucosulin company. I wrote a popular review on glucosulin but have no affiliation with glucosulin.”
Why do people keep writing on here like this is the Glucosulin company’s website? Anyways, thank you for the informative review. I seen the commercial for this on tv and was curious of the ingredients. I have bought Konjac root supplements before but they make me feel very bloated.
I did email Darlene personally after she left her comment. I thought everyone should know about the problems she was having with the glucosulin company and I do hope they helped her.
Crystal, I think I get so many emails by people thinking I am the company because when I google Glucosulin, my review often shows up as #1 – even above the glucosulin website.
Hi Joe,
Thanx alot for you frank reviews n for just taking your time writing them n replying to comments. i love reading every thing from the reviews to comment. since i discovered your website,i always check to see the product review before thinking about buying it. i also wld like to lose about 30lbs n after trying a couple of shortcuts (hydroxycut, sensa, lipozene) which didn’t work at all, they just made me sick i decided to stick with old school way-portion control+exercise+lots of veggies n sleep
Rozy thanks much I appreciate you saying that and am glad I am able to help
As I was reading all the comment before I purchase this medication I come realize that it may not work for me. i have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, MS, Fibromyalgia, Vertigo and Spine Arthristes, I can’t lose the weight but I can sure gain it. It’s hard for me to exercise due to my Fibro, Ms and Art. I eat 2 meals a day and still gain weight I am about 30 lbs. over weight, should I try it? What do you think?
Hi Delores, I think the main ingredient in Glucosulin is Glucomannan (sometimes called konjac root in other supplements). There are cheaper ways to get this fiber (Im sure health food stores have it). That said, I dont know if this is something you need or not.
I may be wrong but did you ever have your thyroid levels checked? Your doctor will do this by measuring “TSH”. So getting the ‘TSH test’ can tell the doctor if you are hypothyroid. If you are hypothyroid, this will explain why you say you gain weight eating only 2x per day. Again Im not sure I’m just mentioning it just in case.
as for exercise do you have access to a pool. many health clubs have pool exercise classes that can help you get activity that does not make your arthritis or fibroblast worse. This will also help your type II diabetes. Remember that type II diabetes can be cured if you lose a little weight and do some physical activity (like pool exercise).
for your fibromyalgia have you ever tried the supplement called ribose? no guarantees but I am intrigued with what little research is out there on ribose helping fibromyalgia pain. here is something I wrote about the ribose fibromyalgia research
http://supplement-geek.com/ribose-fibromyalgia-corvalen-review/
if done correctly, exercise can help your arthritis, type II diabetes and fibromyalgia. that’s why I mentioned water exercise. it might be the overall best for you at this time.
I tried Glucosulin and it acts as a laxative to me, which is NOT an enjoyable way to lose weight! As a diabetic I am very aware of what I take to lose weight and I started taking RVL by a company called MonaVie. I have found it to be a great way to lose weight and they have peer review studies on it for blood sugar levels for diabetics. I would highly recommend it as a superior alternative to Glucosulin, which just makes you run to the toilet after every meal!
David, I went to your website and see that you are a monivie distributor. when I went to your monivie website I could not discover what the ingredients in Monivia RVL was.
Would you be willing to give me samples of Monivie RVL shake and pills so I can review them on this site?
As you may know I have already reviewed Monivie essential and I would be willing to review the Monivie weight loss /diabetes product also.
You said you were a diabetic? Type I or Type II? If you are a type II, I take it that monivie RVL did not cure your type II diabetes. Am I correct?
When you said glucosulin was “not an enjoyable way to lose weight”, my question is, did you lose weight on glucosulin? Was was bad about glucosulin?
Hi.I have been a type 1 diabetic for 25 years.I’m now 35 and I have under active thyroid issues which has caused me to gain weight,a lot of it.
I try to exercise everyday by walking or working out. I’ve been trying to eat better food and not so much of it,but I still have to take insulin which packs the weight on.
Well,to make a long story short,I’m on a new diet,and still trying to get around outside,but my back and knees and hips hurt so bad,sometimes I cry for making an effort.I’m glad I checked this website out. There IS NO magic pill to help you lose weight.At least not for me.I was going to call my doctor about this but now I know what they’ll say about it.They’ll say no way!But at least I know the truth about this drug and I won’t even consider getting it now!
Hi Adrienne, I’m really sorry to hear about the pain you are having when you walk. Have you considered getting a recumbent bike for your home? This will take the stress off of your knees and back and still let you move. This will strengthen your muscles and make it easier eventually to walk.
There are some really nice recumbent bikes at Sears and if cost is not an issue, fitness stores like Leisure Fitness and Gym Source. If you dont have room for a bike (they dont take up much space) another option is a “UBE“., this stands for Upper Body Ergometer. Basically you sit in it and exercise by using your arms (think about a bike upside down and you use your arms to rotate the pedals). This will also give you a great workout that does not use your legs at all.
If that is not possible I know that YMCAs and other gyms have recumbent bikes (and UBEs) so if possible check that out if there is a gym close to you. call them and ask “do you have recumbent bikes” and “do you have UBEs”.
Another option is exercise in the water. If there is a gym near you that has a pool I do suggest you check this out. In my former life, I used to manage many exercise classes and several of them were pool exercise classes. The people in those classes loved working out together and it was a very friendly environment.
Adrienne, I know it hurts to move and I really can feel that pain you experience. I also know that getting some activity – even a little – will help your weight and your health. I hope some of this helps Adrienne. I will say a prayer for you.
Well I ordered this product and during the trial period that it gives you I did not loose any weight, on the other hand I was more hungry more often.
Called to cancelled and was told i probably needed to raise the dose to 3 pills 3 times a day and of course got got convinced to not cancel at that time.
Well after reading here not sure if this will work. I am 36 yrs old and weighing 230 lbs, please if any of you have good advice I need it. I need to know what foods are better to loose weight and so forth.
Rose, for the most part weight loss is about just eating a little more than usual. What I would suggest is that when you do eat, use smaller plates (use coffee saucers) because research shows this helps weight loss. when you eat, always have a little protein. This helps you stay fuller longer and your body works a little harder to process the protein (so it helps you burn calories!).
Remember that you are still burning calories when you are not working out. In fact you use the most calories when you are not working out , but exercise does help you use a few more calories.
when you do eat, have water or diet soda rather than regular soda. this helps you cut down on calories also. Because veggies have almost no calories, you can eat more of these.
i ordered your stuff and the dr.does not want us to use it i have 2 bottles unopened i called to cancel it but was told i had already been charged for it today my bank took out 98 cent out of my account why and what can i do with the unopened bottles can i get a refund
Ruth, I am not the person who sells glucosulin. you probalby emailed me by mistake since my glucosulin review shows up in google higher than the glucosulin website (I’m sure they love that!) . No worries. I have emailed you privately about this also. You are not the first to accidentally email me about this
My thyroid is out and I am on synthroid and I am a type I diabetic. I mainly eat fruit and veggies and maybe on meL a day. I am fairly active and I can’t seem to lose weight. What is your suggestion.
i just ordered glucosulin so does it work or not thats all i need to know
Rae, have you tried eating a little extra protein with each meal? Protein does help us burn a few extra calories. Hopefully you are doing some type of exercise as well -walking etc as this will help also.
Rae – I suggest you take a look at PBS broadcast of Joel Fuhrman’s way of eating. He believes that eating “right” (see his presentation) will allow your body to lose weight naturally. I have no reason to believe his method will work other than it is the only plan I can believe in.
I too am a Type I diabetic for 39 years now. I have increasingly gained weight over the past few years. My doctor told me it is the insulin making me gain the weight. I ordered Glucosulin as a free trial offer.
When I received my bank statement the company had taken $99 out of my account. Needless to say I was not happy. They are a rip off. I asked if I could return the bottle and they told me I could not. KISS A DIABETIC. IT’S THE ONLY SUGAR THEY GET!!!!!!!!
Diana wow! I hope you dispute this charge with your credit card company.
Search for Glucosolin scam and read the horror stories about people being bullied and ripped-off after they try to get their money back or stop credit card charges. Glucosolin, like many Cable TV advertising products are a rip-off. Look at their ad and seeing how cheap and crappy the production is. It’s the first tip that these people are not quality conscious. And the claims are absurd. Lots of “advertising mills” are trolling for fast buck on Cable TV and Glucosolin is a gold-mine for them. Their phone support people are trained to up sell and intimidate you. The Cable carriers really should ban this company along with some others (Like Patrick Cox from Taxmasters) – wake up folks – many of the products you see advertised on Cable are only made to rip you off. Consult a doctor or an expert before you buy anything you see on a Cable RV ad!
About a year ago I finished doing a research study for a new diabetic drug. During the trials of taking it, I lost 50 pounds and did nothing extra. This drug will never go to market because it works too well.
Joe, thanks for sharing. Exercise is the right course but very difficult to maintain. I spend 8 hours a day at work and then 3 hours daily commuting to and from. By the time I get home, I don’t want to do anything at all. Started walking at lunch and eating a higher fiber low fat diet. It does keep me full longer and I eat less. I also cut out the red meat, rice and potatoes. Still not losing like I’d like, but I’m not gaining either. Thanks for the honest product reviews.
Loli10, my pleasure glad to help. Try also eating some lean protein. it will also help keep you full stabilize your blood sugar. I understand how hard it can be to exercise esp when you work full time. I love the idea of walking at lunch! Its a great idea
Mr.Cannon,
Thank you so much for the information–My husband & I keep seeing the TV commercials for Glucosulin & knowing how hard it is for me & all diabetics to lose, we wondered if it worked -it definitely leads one to believe it is made for diabetics. Thanks to your report & others comments I’ll not be ordering!
I’ve had Type 2 diabetes for 10 years and believe me I know how hard it is to lose weight.(was always petite before the diabetes) I had a bowel re-section 6months ago (8 lb pre-malignant tumor) which gave me the incentive to keep losing, so far 18lbs & 3 pant sizes..but I remember my doctor telling me way back-eat 300 calories less per day & increase exercise by 300 calories it took me 10 yrs. & my second cancer scare -beat cancer @ 25 now I’m 62, moral of the story not only listen to your doctor but obey.
How am I losing,I almost gave up when I came out of hospital weighing more than when I went in, but seeing the bottom half of my apple figure almost gone I wanted to keep going. It’s a struggle every day- #1 don’t berate yourself if you can’t do it every day-just don’t let it go beyond 2 days-#2 start out small, eat healthier & smaller portions more often. I don’t deprive myself, but my biggest weight loss was when I quit diet soda 6-8 per day & went to water. UGH! IT WORKED FOR ME SLOW BUT SURE I HOPE IT WORKS FOR YOU.
Barb, very happy to hear about weight loss and that you beat cancer!!!! It sounds like you are doing exactly what you need to do – and I agree with your doctor – cutting back 300 calories and burning 300 calories with exercise. I am glad my little review could help in some small way. Let me know if I can help further – and call me Joe! Nobody calls me “Mr” anything
Thanks for the review. I saw the ad on TV and thought that it seemed, as usual, too good to be true. I am type II diabetic, diet controlled now, and have lost 80 pounds by learning to pay attention to one thing: stop eating when I am full, not when the food is gone. And don’t eat it if it doesn’t taste good, either.
I was always raised to clean my plate, and that more was better. It’s a hard cycle to break. I still have weight to lose, and exercise is hard because of neuropathy, but life is a lot better with that 80 pounds gone, and the plus sizes gone to Goodwill! Thanks again.
D, excellent progress!!!! losing 80 pounds is fantastic!!
My lady friend tried Glucosulin for 30 days. In that time, she gained 7 pounds and experienced almost continuous abdominal pain. They also engage in unethical marketing practices. The only recommendation I can make is to avoid this product completely, and to save yourself the expense and headaches from dealing with these people.
I have appealed to the NY and ME Attorney Generals to investigate this company.
After taking this supplement for a couple of weeks, my wife’s sugar levels were up to 450 from the 223 that it was before that. Definitely a big waste of money and not worth getting at all. Also a pain to get the refund and get the automatic shipments stopped.
What does one do if one has insulin resistance. I’ve just been put on insulin after being on glyberide for 7 years. Even with glyberide, I had insulin resistance. I watch what I eat (I went through the ‘Pritikin Center’ in California) and still cannot lose weight. It’s worse now that I’m on insulin.
S.K.
Sylvia, insulin resistance is caused when you make insulin but your body can’t use it, or use enough of it to meet your needs. In other words, the body is “resistant” to the effects of insulin. Generally the way to reverse insulin resistance is to do some exercise and lose some weight. Even a little exercise and weight loss might do the trick.
Ive written a few times about type II diabetes (what is what insulin resistance can lead to) on my other website here is a link http://www.joe-cannon.com/can-type-ii-diabetes-be-cured/ do read though that also.
You did not say if you were doing any physical activity. If not, and you are able to, taking just a short walk each day can help. Have you talked to your doctor about how exercise can help your insulin resistance/type II diabetes? If not, please do. Exercise can help insulin resistance even if you do not lose weight.
Have you consulted with a dietitian about trying to lose weight? They might be able to see what you can do to help your weight loss efforts. Generally you may not be losing weight because you are still eating more calories than your body needs but also ask your doctor if he/she has ever tested your thyroid. If you are not making enough thyroid hormone, this can decrease your ability to lose weight. A simple “TSH Test” might tell the doctor how well your thyroid is working.
I hope some of this helps Sylvia. I really like that you asked this question. If you have any other questions feel free to leave comments after the post I linked to and we can talk more about that at my other site and I can try to see how I can help you more.
Merry Christmas Sylvia!
Well done!
Very good comments. I enjoy reading them.
Joe
Here is another warning about this supplement. My father has type II and a heart condition. He has his blood checked regularly and it mysteriously started testing dangerously thin. We finally found that he had ordered the Glucosulin and had been taking it. I’m sure it may have reacted to some medication, but it was at a critical level when we discovered it. Once discontinuing the Gulcosulin for many days, his levels began to return normal. Please, please, if you take any medication at all, please contact your doctor.
Teresa, thanks for mentioning that and yes I agree 100% always tell the doctor about the supplements. The supplement-blood thinner drug interaction is the most common thing I hear about. Many supplements that we have heard about are natural blood thinners. I hope your dad is doing well now.
I appreciate your approach to reviewing this supplement. You were un-biased and informative. I have a somewhat biased statement of my own (which I must preface by saying I know this is not Glucosulin’s site, thus I am aware nothing can be done by you or your readers). But, as someone lured in by the t.v. ad claims, I feel like the hyena treading water while my “wounded duck” dinner flits away.
I ordered the supplement over a month ago and have since received all sorts of materials from their “partners” and nary a single bottle of my “free trial” product. I now approach the billing cycle described in your “Buyer Beware” paragraph… just saying… I’m outside the calling hours but I’m getting scared! Any words from someone who’s purchased this before I try again in the morning? Thanks so much!
Hi Angie, I would keep trying to call glucosulin and try to stop any auto-billing if that is something you signed up for (even if you did not think you were – mention it). Many times, companies collect information on people so they can sell those lists to others – the “partners” – this is another way that companies can make money. I often look on websites for a statement that they do not share or sell my information before I decide to give them info about me. I looked on the glucosulin website and their contact info is :
800-928-1960
Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm EST
Sat: 9am-1pm EST
I hope that helps Angie. Please do let me know what happens. Does anybody else have any help about how Angie can handle this?
Hi,
Angie, call your credit card company NOW! Tell them you have not received the product, you believe you are dealing with a company who is known for their scamming tricks with credit cards & ask that they DENY ANY CHARGES this company submits to your credit card for payment. Next contact the company and tell them that you have not received your product in a timely manner but what you have received is nothing but an unending onslaught from their numerous & annoying “partners”!
BE PREPARED for the “slinging of the bull” which will immediately commence as soon as you get the words out of your mouth (quite possibly BEFORE you’ve even gotten them all out) to hear them tell it you are now speaking to your new best friend who want’s nothing but the best for you & would honestly tell you if there was any danger what so ever to taking this medication & that it works so well you’ll want to rent a billboard on the largest major highway in your area so everyone will know about this little gem of a pill!! Don’t listen to a word of it.
Tell them they are wasting their time with all that talk & your mind is made-up, they will not get a conversion from your call so please just do as you are requesting & move on & maybe the next sucker (eh, person!) they speak with could be their next conversion.
Make sure to get the name of the person you are speaking with as well as the time and date of your call. I like to tell them my mind is made-up so please do as I request etc., etc., & then just stop talking when they start in on their little soliloquy. Just let ‘em talk, after a while they’ll stop & say something like: are you still there, sir/madam? Just say yes & repeat that you would appreciate if they would do as you requested etc., etc., when they can spare a moment from their litany.
Some will continue on as if you hadn’t even answered however, I’ve never had anyone go for three times, even the pushiest of the pushy realize it takes two to argue & considering it appears to them that you have all the time in the world & the fact that you can not argue with yourself (well, at least if you’ve a modicum of sanity) they will eventually either hang-up on you or more likely, do what you requested in the beginning!
My apology for my slightly verbose post, I hope I haven’t given anyone “readers cramp”. I’ve had a bit of experience with this kind of thing because my sister is mentally retarded & has an IQ of 60 to 70 I believe. She watches a little too much TV which is a problem when my mother isn’t around because when some company or other who has an ad running for this or that & when they say call right NOW, she DOES! This has gotten really out of control around ‘Labor Day’ when Jerry Lewis does his telethon for MS.
It’s a wonderful cause & my sister has a good heart because she calls them over & over with pledges of anywhere between $5.00 & $100.00. Thankfully, they really are wonderful caring people because there were no bad feelings when I called them to explain what was happening & could we just call it a $100.00 donation & not accept any other pledges by my sister which unfortunately they are unable to do so every year my mother or I call them, say happy holiday & sorry bout my sister you need to write off such & such amount of money.
Good luck to you, now go give ‘em a piece of your mind!
Maegi
PS Joe, just want to say I’ve really been enjoying reading your post and replies. Guess I’m a bit disappointed there’s an end. The time and effort you put into your review’s is obvious and a good number of people really do benefit from it. God Bless!
Maegi
Maegi, thanks for sharing your expertise on how to handle this! I know everybody really appreciates you taking the time to say all that. I’m also glad you’ve had good experiences with the Jerry Lewis Telephone. It sounds like your sister is an amazing and generous person too
Joe,
Thanks for your frank and informative review!
I self-diagnosed my type II diabetes about 3 years ago, and immediately found a doctor to work with. I’m overweight, but was stable for 10 years, maintaining a active lifestyle. I had an auto accident, and lost my ability to stay active shortly before my diagnosis. Since the diagnosis, my weight is climbing, but my A1c is very good… so I’ve not lost the battle yet.
Your readers comments combined with your answers have helped reinforce what my doctor has been trying to tell me for years… So while you have no “new” info, you are helping tremendously… So thanks!
George, thanks for saying that! I’m glad I can help and really glad to hear about your A1c level
what type of gelatin used to make this is medication? is this vegetarian or not.
Jeff, I’m not sure. I would call the Glucosulin company and ask them. I’m sure they know.
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