Do you urinate, feel thirsty, tired and hungry often? Are you experiencing blurry visions, and pain, numbness and tingling on your feet and hands? Do you have cuts that take too long to heal? If you do, you might want yourself get checked. You might have type 2 diabetes.
Rates of type 2 diabetes have increased rapidly over the past decades especially in China. It is now considered as one of the "leading public health challenges" in the country. Given this reason, experts advise people to stand up against it. One can do that with proper exercise, reduce stress, be well-rested, well-hydrated, and eat plenty of fiber-rich foods.
Diabetics often have special dietary needs since their body usually have low levels of nutrients and antioxidants. This is the reason why supplements are crucial for them. This is to avoid complications in the future. But what are these supplements diabetics have to take?
VITAMIN B1/ THIAMINE
According to studies, type 2 diabetics have 75% lower thiamine levels as compared to healthy ones. Since the nutrient present in their body is too low, it is a must to supply the body with more. Doing so can help their body burn more carbohydrates and convert it to glucose, which the body uses for energy.
VITAMIN C/ ASCORBIC ACID
Most diabetics suffer organ failure because of low ascorbic acid present in the body. This vitamin is an antioxidant needed by the body to counter-attack free radicals, which damage the cells. With how this vitamin can help renew the cells, taking this can help prevent organ damage and sorbitol accumulation, according to Star 2.
VITAMIN E
Its effects are almost the same with vitamin C. Both are antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals, make the skin look young, and organs healthy. It may even reduce the risks of complications in the heart.
ZINC
Zinc can do so much in the body. It is the mineral that could help make the body stronger. It could be also a good supplement to take especially in controlling one's glucose as it can increase insulin rates, according to Diabetes Self-Management.
BIOTIN
By taking this supplement, the body's ability to stabilize blood sugar will increase if taken with chromium. Though it is not commonly found in regular multivitamins, some food has enough biotin in it, which can already be beneficial to the body. These foods include liver and meat, egg yolks, yeast, salmon, nuts, avocados, and sweet potatoes.
Other supplements that diabetics must take are Chromium, Vanadium, Alpha lipoic acid, and Manganese.
