Inositol
Supplements can improve sensory function in hands and feet such as
Supplements can improve sensory function in hands and feet such as
evening primrose oil
is a rich source of Inositol. Level of Inositol is depressed in nerves of diabetics.
Other names: Inose, Inosite, Lipositol
Best form to take: Capsules
Usual dosage: up to 12 grams per day
Approximate cost: Less than $10 per month
Other effects: Anti-depressive, anti-panic, slight calming effect
Possible side effects: Very safe up to 12 grams per day
is a rich source of Inositol. Level of Inositol is depressed in nerves of diabetics. Other names: Inose, Inosite, Lipositol
Best form to take: Capsules
Usual dosage: up to 12 grams per day
Approximate cost: Less than $10 per month
Other effects: Anti-depressive, anti-panic, slight calming effect
Possible side effects: Very safe up to 12 grams per day
Thiamine (Vitamin B-1)
Thiamine is yet another nutrient that is often deficient in diabetics. A deficiency is often seen in those with diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy often responds to Thiamine supplements. In one study 80% of subjects improved while taking Thiamine supplements
Thiamine is yet another nutrient that is often deficient in diabetics. A deficiency is often seen in those with diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy often responds to Thiamine supplements. In one study 80% of subjects improved while taking Thiamine supplements
.
Other names: Anurine, Aneurine, Thaminium
Best form to take: Thiamine Hydrochloride (HCL)
Usual dosage: 30-100mg per day
Approximate cost: Less than $10 per month
Other effects: Used to treat Alcoholism and Cirrhosis
Other names: Anurine, Aneurine, Thaminium
Best form to take: Thiamine Hydrochloride (HCL)
Usual dosage: 30-100mg per day
Approximate cost: Less than $10 per month
Other effects: Used to treat Alcoholism and Cirrhosis
Possible side effects: Normalizes low blood pressure
Vitamin B-12
A vitamin B-12deficiency is thought to be an important cause of diabetic neuropathy. Injections improved pain and numbness with no obvious side effects.
A vitamin B-12
deficiency is thought to be an important cause of diabetic neuropathy. Injections improved pain and numbness with no obvious side effects.Other names: Cobalamins, Methyl cobalamin
Best form to take: Capsules
Usual dosage: 25-1,000mcg per day
Approximate cost: Less than $10 per month
Other effects: Mild insomnia with larger doses
Possible side effects: Very few side effects other than mild stimulation
Protects smallest blood vessels from being damaged by excessive levels of blood sugar. Helps reverse abnormal platelet aggregation (causing the blood to flow more freely)
Other names: Quercetin, Rutin
Best form to take: Mixed form with other Bioflavanoids
Usual dosage: 500mg once or twice per day
Approximate cost: Less than $10 per month
Other effects: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, reduces risk of
heart disease and cataracts
Possible side effects: May cause some stomach acidity – take with food
Also reduces level of harmful sorbitol circulating in
the blood.
Grape Seed Extract or Pycnogenols
Protects smallest blood vessels from being damaged. Helps reverse abnormal platelet aggregation (causes the blood to flow more freely)
Other names: Pycnogenol
Best form to take: Grape Seed Extract is less expensive than Pycnogenols
Usual dosage: 100-300mg per day
Approximate cost: $7 per month
Other effects: Similar to Bilberry
Possible side effects: May cause some stomach acidity – take with food
Also reduces level of sorbitol circulating in the blood.
Vitamin C
or PycnogenolsProtects smallest blood vessels from being damaged. Helps reverse abnormal platelet aggregation (causes the blood to flow more freely)
Other names: Pycnogenol
Best form to take: Grape Seed Extract is less expensive than Pycnogenols
Usual dosage: 100-300mg per day
Approximate cost: $7 per month
Other effects: Similar to Bilberry
Possible side effects: May cause some stomach acidity – take with food
Also reduces level of sorbitol circulating in the blood.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps to accelerate healing of foot ulcers and other foot injuries and at the same time reduces inflammation of foot tissues. A vitamin C deficiency causes sugar metabolism problems. Diabetics are thought to suffer from elevated levels of oxidative stress which requires that the intake of antioxidants be increased. The smallest blood vessels (capillaries) suffer damage when vitamin C is deficient. Even a marginal deficiency can cause capillary damage. Vitamin C is absorbed into the lining of blood vessels where it acts to keep plaque from forming.
Other names: Ascorbic acid, Calcium Ascorbate
Best form to take: Mixed forms that include Calcium Ascorbate
Usual dosage: 500-1,000mg per day
Approximate cost: $5 per month
Other effects: Widely used as an anti-aging nutrient and to
prevent heart disease and cancer. Also reduces
systolic blood pressure.
Possible side effects: Can cause diarrhea in very large doses.
Best form to take: Mixed forms that include Calcium Ascorbate
Usual dosage: 500-1,000mg per day
Approximate cost: $5 per month
Other effects: Widely used as an anti-aging nutrient and to
prevent heart disease and cancer. Also reduces
systolic blood pressure.
Possible side effects: Can cause diarrhea in very large doses.
Vitamin C reduces the level of sorbitol, an alcohol of sugar, in tissues. Sorbitol accumulation has been implicated in the creation of a number of common diabetic complications including:
- Cataracts
- Blindness
- Nerve damage in the hands and feet
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