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Can Instaflex Be Administered For Joint Pain In Diabetic Type 2 Persons?

I am a Type 2 diabetic, controlled on Metformin 1000 mg. a day, and Cliclaside 40 mg. a day? I wonder if Instaflex is safe for me to take for joint pain in hips, knees, ankle and wrists, and how much I need to take to relieve the pain and sleep at night? Thank you, Berthe
posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for contacting us at "Ask a Doctor". Instaflex does contain glucosamine. Even though glucosamine is technically a type of sugar, it doesn't appear to affect blood sugar levels or insulin sensitivity. Some preliminary research had suggested that glucosamine might worsen insulin resistance, which can contribute to increases in blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. But subsequent studies refuted these findings.

I think in your case it is safe to take Instaflex. Just keep a close eye on your blood sugar for the first 10 days when you start taking it. I hope this is helpful. Please message me back if you have any further questions.

Best wishes,

Adrian Rawlinson, M.D.

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Can Instaflex Be Administered For Joint Pain In Diabetic Type 2 Persons?

Hello, Thank you for contacting us at Ask a Doctor . Instaflex does contain glucosamine. Even though glucosamine is technically a type of sugar, it doesn t appear to affect blood sugar levels or insulin sensitivity. Some preliminary research had suggested that glucosamine might worsen insulin resistance, which can contribute to increases in blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. But subsequent studies refuted these findings. I think in your case it is safe to take Instaflex. Just keep a close eye on your blood sugar for the first 10 days when you start taking it. I hope this is helpful. Please message me back if you have any further questions. Best wishes, Adrian Rawlinson, M.D.