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I Have Been Reading About How Important Magnesium Is To Diabetics. Does Anyone Know How To Determine The Amount Of Magnesium Is Needed?

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Saint Louis, MO
August 3
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A DiabetesTeam Member

To determine the amount of magnesium needed, it's best to consult with your doctor. They can check your magnesium levels through blood and urine tests. Here are some key points:

- Diagnosis: Blood tests can show low magnesium levels, but since less than 1% of magnesium is in the blood, levels can appear normal even if Show Full Answer

To determine the amount of magnesium needed, it's best to consult with your doctor. They can check your magnesium levels through blood and urine tests. Here are some key points:

- Diagnosis: Blood tests can show low magnesium levels, but since less than 1% of magnesium is in the blood, levels can appear normal even if deficient. A 24-hour urine test after a magnesium injection can better assess levels.
- Diet: Increasing intake of magnesium-rich foods (like nuts and beans) is a safe way to boost levels.
- Supplements: Discuss with your doctor before taking magnesium supplements, especially if you have kidney issues.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Magnesium for Diabetes: Does It Help?" on DiabetesTeam.

August 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

If you are not on ACE Inhibitors a class of Blood Pressure Meds then you may want to try a potassium supplement which helps with cramps (also great for the kidneys)

August 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thanks Graham. I get cramps from the Statin I take. It was suggested I take m
Magnesium. I have been taking 250 mgs. I still get cramps.

August 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member the only study I have read where it was used as a supplement for diabetics to (help) with blood sugar regulation dosed at 250 mg/day with magnesium gluconate (there is about a half dozen magnesium supplements out there so have to read the label to see what "kind" is in the bottle

But as always, your levels can be tested in a routine blood test (same time/same blood as an A1C test for example) - an RBC test or Serum Magnesium test will show magnesium deficiency which may require a higher supplement rate, so do ask your Doc next time you are having blood work done to add the test

August 3

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