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Vitamin Deficiency Common in Diabetics

Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006

Something like three out of every five patients with type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D deficiency, Italian researchers report. Because a lack of vitamin D can negatively affect bone health and have other adverse effects, he added, "widespread screening for vitamin D deficiency or routine vitamin D supplementation should be seriously considered" for people with diabetes.

Vitamins and Minerals Can Help in Diabetic Nephropathy

Posted: Monday, October 31, 2005

Vitamins C and E and mineral supplementation appear to improve glomerular renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes

Protein Mix May Lower Diabetics' Blood Sugar

Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2005

An insulin-boosting protein mixture may help keep diabetics' blood sugar in check after a carb-heavy meal.

The study found that when men with type 2 diabetes drank a beverage with carbohydrates and a mixture of particular proteins, their blood sugar response was lower than it was after a carb-only drink.

FDA Issues Nationwide Alert for "Liqiang 4" Due to Potential Health Risk

Posted: Friday, July 22, 2005

Warning consumers not to take Liqiang 4 Dietary Supplement Capsules because they contain glyburide – a drug that could have serious, life-threatening consequences in some people

DHEA Improves Insulin Action and Fights Abdominal Fat

Posted: Wednesday, December 01, 2004

The war against widening waistlines may have a new weapon: Researchers say an over-the-counter hormone supplement might help elderly people shed stubborn belly fat

Fish Oil May Help to Prevent Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2002

70% of the study participants showed an improvement in insulin-related function, and in 50% it was a clinically significant change.