It worked for me

Janet Husdell, 65, from Merseyside ‘When my doctor diagnosed my type 2 diabetes, it was such a shock. So I ate lots of fish and veg and kept active, but my blood-sugar readings remained high. It wasn’t until I started taking Curalin (£59, curalife.com), a herbal supplement, that they started coming down. Within a week, my readings were much lower. The supplement isn’t an excuse to overeat, but it definitely allows me to enjoy the odd treat without worrying too much.’

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