As a Type II diabetic I have had to educate myself about this disease and wondered about what supplements if any could help get my blood sugar under control.I learned there is no magic bullet, and not substitute for proper diet and enough exercise, but there are a few doctor recommend supplements that I take.:
Alpha-lipoic acid: An antioxidant that can enhance glucose uptake, inhibit glycosylation (the abnormal attachment of sugar to protein), and helps promote and maintain eye and nerve health. A good level to begin with is 100 mg a day.
Coenzyme Q10: Diabetics are generally at more risk of having heart trouble, and CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps maintain a healthy cardiac function. The recommendation is to take 60-100 mg of a soft gel capsule with your largest meal.
GTF (glucose tolerance factor) chromium: This trace element plays a role in blood sugar regulation by working with insulin to help transport glucose into cells. I recommend the form known as GTF chromium. Take 1,000 mcg daily.
Magnesium: To help promote healthy insulin production, take 400 mg daily.
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