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Is It Worth Taking Vitamin C Supplements If You Have Diabetes?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

Vitamin C has been touted as an anti-oxidant that boosts our immune system and can even help fend off common colds

But does it have any specific benefits for Diabetics?

The answer is "maybe for some"

A 2023 Meta Analysis (a study that looks at a bunch of previously done studies and kinda puts them all together) suggested that Supplementing with Vitamin C may help blood sugar control

When supplemented with between 500 and 1000mg of Vitamin C daily improved Fasting Blood Glucose levels (down… read more

https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/44/2/618/35482/Effects-of-Vitamin-C-Supplementation-on-Glycemic
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/44/2/618/35482/Effects-of-Vitamin-C-Supplementation-on-Glycemic
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/44/2/618/35482/Effects-of-Vitamin-C-Supplementation-on-Glycemic
January 29 (edited)
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I have been takingb vitamin C tablets daily for over 50 years, ever since I read about Linus Pauling's work with C. I think it helps.

January 29
A DiabetesTeam Member

I used to do 500mg and stopped more than a year ago. Saw no difference when I stopped. Recently started 1000mg and see no difference in my blood glucose numbers, since starting.

I also began E, ALA, L-glutatione, berberine, and have been taking CoQ10, 5000 units D, tumeric, Ceylon Cinnamon, Holy Basil, Chomium, ACV, and more for years.

January 29 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

I was…emphasis on was…taking Vitamin C 2000mg daily for pain/neuropathy associated with my feet. Decided about a month ago to stop as I couldn't ascertain pain management effectiveness.

At present, not taking any vitamin regimen. Enjoying the PEACE!!

Water Rules!!!

🦄

January 29
A DiabetesTeam Member

I've been taking vitamin C for longer than I can remember and that was before the Beast ever had his evil eyes on me. As Mikey says it's been around since Linus Pauling worked with vitamin C and published his studies. It's inexpensive and has been well studied by others.

January 29
A DiabetesTeam Member

Always consult your doctor before taking any new supplement, including Vitamin C. While dietary supplements are popular among people with diabetes, there is no scientific evidence that any supplement can cure diabetes, control blood glucose levels, or prevent or treat symptoms of diabetes. Supplements cannot replace a Show Full Answer

Always consult your doctor before taking any new supplement, including Vitamin C. While dietary supplements are popular among people with diabetes, there is no scientific evidence that any supplement can cure diabetes, control blood glucose levels, or prevent or treat symptoms of diabetes. Supplements cannot replace a healthy diet and are not a substitute for clinically proven drug therapies. Additionally, some supplements may cause dangerous interactions with your medications or increase your risk for kidney disease.

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