Do you ever wonder if there’s more you could do to help manage your diabetes?
More than just taking your medication, watching your diet, and exercising.
While those are all crucial steps in maintain optimal health, certain supplements may help you manage your Type 2 diabetes even better!
Let’s take a look at some of the supplements people with Type 2 diabetes commonly use.
Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for nearly every process in the body and is particularly important for heart health and maintaining healthy blood pressure readings. With diabetes comes the risk of hypertension and heart disease, so magnesium may be an excellent option. Many Americans also happen to be deficient in magnesium, so supplementation is becoming more popular. The best thing about magnesium is that you don’t necessarily have to supplement if you consume enough pumpkin seeds, almonds, and spinach.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for everyone whether you have diabetes or not, but supplementing with this vitamin could be especially useful when it comes to boosting the immune system. People with diabetes are often at an increased risk of getting infections, so getting enough D3 can be particularly helpful.
B-Complex
B-vitamins are required for many processes in the body. Vitamins B6 and B12 help with nerve support which is super important with things like diabetic neuropathy. Taking a B-complex helps ensure you are getting a nice balance of all the B-vitamins as they all work together.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There’s be a lot of talk about the benefits of omega-3’s for those with diabetes. Supplementing with a high-quality fish oil may be able to help reduce triglyceride levels and may contribute to reducing overall inflammation as well!
Ginseng
Ginseng has been studied for its effect on blood glucose levels. A study found that taking American ginseng 40 minutes before eating could result in lower blood glucose levels after a meal. Keep in mind that even natural supplements such as ginseng can come with some side effects, so always speak to your doctor before adding any new supplements to your routine.
It’s important to remember that if you are considering supplementation, it’s important to inform your doctor before doing so. Not all supplements are safe for everyone, so stay on the safe side and get them doctor approved.
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Dr. Whitaker. URL Link. Accessed January 25, 2017
Everyday Health. URL Link. Accessed January 25, 2017
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