If you are suffering from type-two diabetes, the odds are good that your physician has already told you that one of the best ways to remedy diabetes of this kind if with diet and exercise and, when overweight, shedding the extra pounds. Even though you know that the best way to lose weight is to rid yourself of junk food, exercise, and eat fewer calories on a daily basis than you actually expend, the sad reality lies in the fact that nary a dieter has the willpower to simply follow these simple suggestions. Instead, many will reach for questionable diets and other such remedies that in the long run might do more harm than good. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be quite bothersome however, especially if you don't do what you should to control it.

When seeking to remedy diabetes by losing weight with dietary supplements, there are some you will find at your local health food store. It is noteworthy that anyone suffering from any form of diabetes will be wise to discuss the use of any herb or supplement with their physician prior to engage in this form of treatment, but with your doctor's okay, there are some options open to you:

• The most famous dietary supplement associated with weight loss is guarana.  Sometimes it is used as a stand alone ingredient while other times it is pared with others, such as yerba mate. Guarana is a plant of which the seeds are harvested and turned into a dietary supplement. Thee seeds are laden with caffeine which has the power of acting like somewhat of an appetite suppressant while at the same time giving you a bit of a kick to get you going.  This is not recommended if you caffeine throughout the day via soft drinks and of course coffee, as it may lead to unhealthily elevated levels of caffeine in your system. 
• Chitosan is a supplement that has been at the root of a huge marketing campaign. Derived from shellfish, it is safe for those suffering from high blood sugar — unless they have a concurrent shellfish allergy. Chitosan is little more than a fiber which cannot be digested. When ingested, it will attach itself to the fats in the intestinal tract and like a broom sweep them out of the body. As you are seeking to remedy diabetes with the help of weight loss, this is a much sought after method.   
• Along the same lines is psyllium fiber that is part and parcel of the commonly available fiber supplements. Unlike Chitosan, this fiber will have to be taken with a full glass of water and will thus form slush in your stomach, helping you to feel full while at the same time moving the fat of the food along. Your doctor will most likely not object to your using psyllium fiber, but it is wise to ask about it anyway to ensure that the steps you are taking to remedy diabetes in your body will not actually cause other problems.

There are of course a plethora of supplements to stay away from when seeking to reduce your body weight. At the top of the list is bitter orange supplementation which increases the blood pressure to unhealthy levels and has been known to wreak havoc with the overall health of the diabetic's sugar levels.