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Can Glucosamine Supplement Be Taken While Having Type 2 Diabetes?
Hello. My name is Gary and I have Type II diabetes. I used to take a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement for joint health. I heard that this is not advisable if you have TypeII diabetes, so I quit taking it. Is this true? Should I not be taking it? Thanks.
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Glucosamine is safe to try since even though glucosamine is technically a type of sugar, it doesn't appear to affect blood sugar levels or insulin sensitivity. However, the supplement can interact with other medications you might be taking — such as warfarin or corticosteroids.
Also, the efficiency of Glucosamine is not yet scientifically confirmed and you should not expect some miracle results since this is just supplements and not FDA approved medication.
Wish you good health. Kindly regards
Glucosamine is safe to try since even though glucosamine is technically a type of sugar, it doesn't appear to affect blood sugar levels or insulin sensitivity. However, the supplement can interact with other medications you might be taking — such as warfarin or corticosteroids.
Also, the efficiency of Glucosamine is not yet scientifically confirmed and you should not expect some miracle results since this is just supplements and not FDA approved medication.
Wish you good health. Kindly regards
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