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Is it safe to take supplements if I have diabetes?

Supplements can cause real damage if they are taken improperly; some can have adverse effects... Full Answer

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How can vinegar help manage diabetes?

Something that might help manage diabetes, and costs mere pennies per dose, is vinegar. Vinegar... Full Answer

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How much magnesium should I take if I have diabetes?

If your blood tests show that you are low or deficient, supplementation is warranted. But don't... Full Answer

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Do chromium supplements help manage diabetes?

Chromium is essential to enhancing the way insulin works in your body, so you'd think that... Full Answer

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What mineral deficiencies can make my diabetes worse?

Deficiencies in the minerals chromium and magnesium as well as potassium and possibly zinc may... Full Answer

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How can omega-3 fatty acids benefit people with diabetes?

The long list of benefits linked to... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of vitamin D for diabetes and health?

Vitamin D was always thought of as the vitamin needed for healthy bones, as it's critical to... Full Answer

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What are health benefits of calcium?

You need a lot of calcium: 1,000 mg per day for women and men up to age 50 and 1,200 mg after... Full Answer

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How much iron do adults need?

You need iron for proper red blood cell function and to avoid developing anemia, but too much... Full Answer

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How much folic acid is safe to take?

Most multivitamins contain 400 microgram (mcg) of folic acid, so to be safe, you may want to... Full Answer

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What should I know about pernicious anemia if I have diabetes?

Tingling, numbness, and pain in the feet often signal peripheral neuropathy, which can be... Full Answer

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How is vitamin B12 deficiency treated?

Whatever the cause, vitamin B12 deficiency can be treated with vitamin B12 injections or... Full Answer

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What is folic acid?

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin that's found naturally in foods such as... Full Answer

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What type of multivitamin should I take if I have diabetes?

Despite what you may see on store shelves, there is no official "diabetes multivitamin." At... Full Answer

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How can I reduce my saturated fat intake?

Simple ways to reduce saturated fat:

Avoid all French fries, onion rings, and

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