"What she found was that the one study done on humans
used a dosage of 25-100mg per day of the dried herb. In the study, blood
glucose levels were lowered *only* in those subjects who already had
diabetes. In those who did not there was *no change*. The conclusion of the
study was that fenugreek could be used as part of the treatment for diabetes
as it may reduce the need for insulin. It also lowered cholesteral, but did
not lower HDL."

Would this make fenugreek a safer option than metformin for breastfeeding
women with insulin resistance?
Personal interest, I have a history of Polycystic Ovary and I'm considering
Metformin, but don't want to start it till ds weans
Kirsten Blacker

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