{"id":1183,"date":"2021-03-29T05:48:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T05:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabetesasia.org\/magazine\/?page_id=1183"},"modified":"2021-07-04T18:12:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-04T12:42:49","slug":"most-important-vitamins-people-with-diabetes-need","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diabetesasia.org\/magazine\/blog\/most-important-vitamins-people-with-diabetes-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Important Vitamins Diabetes Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"post-info clearfix\">\n<div class=\"post-info-byline\">\n<p>By\u00a0<span class=\"entry-author\"><a class=\"entry-author-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/author\/christinefallabel\/\" rel=\"author noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Christine Fallabel<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info-date\">March 19th, 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"QFh8Y2GwMK\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/most-important-vitamins-people-with-diabetes-need-681771\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Most Important Vitamins People with Diabetes Need<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Most Important Vitamins People with Diabetes Need&#8221; &#8212; Diabetes Daily\" src=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/most-important-vitamins-people-with-diabetes-need-681771\/embed\/#?secret=QFh8Y2GwMK\" data-secret=\"QFh8Y2GwMK\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>People with diabetes have special\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/diet-and-fitness\/diabetes-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dietary requirements<\/a>, but unfortunately, lots of important vitamins and minerals are lacking in the standard American diet. That\u2019s where vitamins can play a crucial role in supplementing one\u2019s health. This article will outline the most important vitamins that people with diabetes need to live their healthiest life.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub><\/b>, also known as\u00a0<b>cobalamin<\/b>, is a water-soluble\u00a0<a title=\"Vitamin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vitamin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin<\/a>\u00a0involved in the\u00a0<a title=\"Metabolism\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metabolism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metabolism<\/a>\u00a0of every\u00a0<a title=\"Cell (biology)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cell_(biology)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cell<\/a>\u00a0of the human body.\u00a0It is one of eight\u00a0<a title=\"B vitamins\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/B_vitamins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B vitamins<\/a>. It is a\u00a0<a title=\"Cofactor (biochemistry)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cofactor_(biochemistry)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cofactor<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0<a title=\"DNA synthesis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DNA_synthesis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNA synthesis<\/a>\u00a0and in both\u00a0<a title=\"Fatty acid metabolism\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatty_acid_metabolism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fatty acid<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Amino acid metabolism\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Amino_acid_metabolism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amino acid metabolism<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly important in the normal functioning of the\u00a0<a title=\"Nervous system\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nervous_system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nervous system<\/a>\u00a0via its role in the\u00a0<a title=\"Myelinogenesis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Myelinogenesis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synthesis of myelin<\/a>,\u00a0and in the maturation of developing red blood cells in the\u00a0<a title=\"Bone marrow\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bone_marrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bone marrow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0is the largest and most structurally complex vitamin.\u00a0The vitamin exists in four near-identical chemical forms (<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Vitamers\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vitamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamers<\/a>):\u00a0<a title=\"Cyanocobalamin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cyanocobalamin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyanocobalamin<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hydroxocobalamin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hydroxocobalamin<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Adenosylcobalamin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adenosylcobalamin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adenosylcobalamin<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Methylcobalamin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Methylcobalamin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">methylcobalamin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin are used to prevent or treat vitamin deficiency; once absorbed they are converted into adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin, which are the forms that have\u00a0<a title=\"Biological activity\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biological_activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">physiological activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All forms of vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0contain the biochemically rare element\u00a0<a title=\"Cobalt\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cobalt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cobalt<\/a>\u00a0(chemical symbol\u00a0<b>Co<\/b>) positioned in the center of a\u00a0<a title=\"Corrin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Corrin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corrin<\/a>\u00a0ring. The only organisms to produce vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0are certain\u00a0<a title=\"Bacteria\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bacteria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bacteria<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Archaea\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Archaea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archaea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bacteria are found on plants that\u00a0<a title=\"Herbivore\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Herbivore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herbivores<\/a> eat; they are taken into the animals&#8217; digestive system, proliferate, and form part of their permanent\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Gut flora\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gut_flora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gut flora<\/a>, producing vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0internally.<\/p>\n<h3>Vitamin B12<\/h3>\n<p>People with diabetes with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/complications\/diabetes-complications\/diabetes-and-nerve-damage-neuropathy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nerve damage in their hands and feet<\/a>\u00a0may see their symptoms worsen if they have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 helps improve the health of red blood cells and boosts brain function.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healio.com\/news\/endocrinology\/20160224\/vitamin-b12-deficiency-seen-with-longterm-metformin-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies show\u00a0<\/a>that long-term use of the diabetes drug<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/treatment\/overview-of-diabetes-drugs\/metformin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Metformin<\/a>\u00a0can lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency, and strong sources of the vitamin can be found in fish,<\/p>\n<p>dairy milk, meat products, and eggs. There are also vegan and vegetarian forms of Vitamin B12 that can be taken orally in pill form.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/diet-and-fitness\/vitamin-d-and-diabetes-whats-the-connection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitamin D<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Vitamin D deficiencies are common in people with both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/basics\/what-is-type-1-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">type 1<\/a>\u00a0and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/basics\/what-is-type-2-diabetes\/do-i-have-type-2-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0type 2 diabetes<\/a>, and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21525501\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent study\u00a0<\/a>out of Denmark has shown that people with diabetes who have a Vitamin D deficiency are at an increased risk of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/complications\/blood-sugar-levels-and-complications-whats-the-connection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diabetes complications<\/a>\u00a0and premature death.<\/p>\n<p>Solving for this vitamin is cheap and easy: sitting in the sun for 15-20 minutes per day without sunscreen will restore most deficiencies, or Vitamin D can be found in fish, dairy products, or egg yolks.<\/p>\n<h3>Vitamin C<\/h3>\n<p>Increasing one\u2019s intake of Vitamin C helps control the levels of sorbitol in the blood, which can be harmful at high levels and may contribute to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/complications\/diabetes-complications\/diabetes-and-eye-damage-retinopathy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retinopathy<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/complications\/diabetes-complications\/diabetes-and-kidney-damage-nephropathy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kidney damage<\/a>, which are common complications of diabetes. Vitamin C can also increase\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/treatment\/insulin-101\/what-is-insulin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insulin\u00a0<\/a>sensitivity,<\/p>\n<p>reduce\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/treatment\/insulin-101\/insulin-resistance-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insulin resistance<\/a>, and help people improve their HbA1c levels.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C is found in many fruits (and juices) such as lemons, oranges, tomatoes, guava, watermelon, and strawberries, and is also readily available in supplement form. It is also abundant in vegetables like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and peppers.<\/p>\n<h3>Chromium<\/h3>\n<p>Studies show that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/drugs\/chromium-picolinate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chromium<\/a>, found in brewer\u2019s yeast, improves\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/treatment\/insulin-101\/how-to-become-more-insulin-sensitive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">insulin sensitivity<\/a>\u00a0and tolerance in people with type 2 diabetes. Chromium helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and eyes. It is effective at supporting the nervous system and enhancing immune system function. Chromium can be found only in trace amounts in foods like meat, spices, and grains, so people with diabetes should take chromium supplements.<\/p>\n<h3>Curcumin<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3857752\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A 2013 meta-analysis\u00a0<\/a>shows that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) lowers blood glucose levels, increases insulin sensitivity, and stabilizes blood sugar levels, helping to decrease the likelihood of complications in people with diabetes. Researchers also found that curcumin may play a role in diabetes prevention.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad_inside_content_wrapper\">\n<div id=\"adslot1\" class=\"ad_wrapper_top ad_inside_content\" data-google-query-id=\"CLGchtXk1O8CFZHiTAIdaxACyw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1014774\/dd_content_inside_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Turmeric and curcumin also help improve mood, which is important for people with diabetes as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/learn-about-diabetes\/complications\/other\/mental-health-and-diabetes\/diabetes-distress-and-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0depression and anxiety<\/a>\u00a0are found at much\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/type-2-diabetes\/depression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">higher rates<\/a>\u00a0in this population, aid in digestion, and even improve immune system health.<\/p>\n<p>This extract can be found in over-the-counter supplements and can be added to foods in its natural form (Turmeric), found in the spice aisle of any grocery store. Make sure to consume turmeric with black pepper, as the spice enhances curcumin absorption in the body by up to 2,000%, maximizing its benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Always work with your doctor and\/or registered dietitian to determine which vitamins you should incorporate into your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will most likely order a blood test or urine sample to determine what\u2019s needed, but supplementing your diet with more vitamins and minerals can be helpful to achieve better blood sugars and lower HbA1c levels in the short term, and may even prevent long-term diabetes complications and premature death.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0deficiency can potentially cause severe and irreversible damage, especially to the brain and nervous system.<sup id=\"cite_ref-lpi_3-6\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-14\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>At levels only slightly lower than normal, a range of symptoms such as\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Fatigue (medical)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatigue_(medical)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fatigue<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Lethargy\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lethargy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lethargy<\/a>, difficulty walking (staggering balance problems),<sup id=\"cite_ref-15\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>\u00a0<a title=\"Depression (mood)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Depression_(mood)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depression<\/a>, poor\u00a0<a title=\"Memory\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">memory<\/a>, breathlessness, headaches, and pale skin, among others, may be experienced especially in people over age 60.<sup id=\"cite_ref-lpi_3-7\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-16\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>\u00a0Vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0deficiency can also cause symptoms of\u00a0<a title=\"Mania\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mania\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mania<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Psychosis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psychosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">psychosis<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-imajvitaminb12_17-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-Lachner2012_18-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>The main type of\u00a0<a title=\"Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12_deficiency_anemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin B<sub>12<\/sub>\u00a0deficiency anemia<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0<a title=\"Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12_deficiency_anemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pernicious anemia<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-NIH2011What_19-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>\u00a0It is characterized by a\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"List of medical triads and pentads\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_medical_triads_and_pentads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">triad of symptoms<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a title=\"Anemia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anemia<\/a> with bone marrow pro-megaloblastosis (<a title=\"Megaloblastic anemia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Megaloblastic_anemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">megaloblastic anemia<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>This is due to the inhibition of\u00a0<a title=\"DNA synthesis\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/DNA_synthesis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DNA synthesis<\/a>\u00a0(specifically\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Purines\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Purines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purines<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Thymidine\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thymidine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thymidine<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal symptoms: alteration in bowel motility, such as mild\u00a0<a title=\"Diarrhea\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diarrhea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diarrhea<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"Constipation\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Constipation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">constipation<\/a>, and loss of bladder or bowel control.<sup id=\"cite_ref-Briani2013_20-0\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>\u00a0These are thought to be due to defective DNA synthesis inhibiting replication in tissue sites with a high turnover of cells.<\/li>\n<li>This may also be due to the\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Autoimmune\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Autoimmune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">autoimmune<\/a>\u00a0attack on the\u00a0<a title=\"Parietal cell\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parietal_cell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parietal cells<\/a>\u00a0of the stomach in pernicious anemia. There is an association with\u00a0<a title=\"Gastric antral vascular ectasia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gastric_antral_vascular_ectasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gastric antral vascular ectasia<\/a>\u00a0(which can be referred to as watermelon stomach), and pernicious anemia.<sup id=\"cite_ref-21\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Neurological symptoms: sensory or motor deficiencies (absent reflexes, diminished vibration or soft-touch sensation) and <a title=\"Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Subacute_combined_degeneration_of_spinal_cord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-22\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup>\u00a0Deficiency symptoms in children include\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Developmental delay\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Developmental_delay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">developmental delay<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Developmental regression\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Developmental_regression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regression<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Irritability\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Irritability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">irritability<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Abnormal involuntary movements\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abnormal_involuntary_movements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">involuntary movements<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Hypotonia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hypotonia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hypotonia<\/a>.<sup id=\"cite_ref-23\" class=\"reference\"><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p class=\"tag-list\">Read more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/a1c\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A1c<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/diabetes-burnout\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diabetes burnout<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/nephropathy\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/insulin\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">insulin<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/intensive-management\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Intensive management<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/metformin\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">metformin (Glucophage)<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/neuropathy\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">neuropathy<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/retinopathy\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">retinopathy<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/supplements\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">supplements<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesdaily.com\/blog\/tag\/vitamins\/\" rel=\"tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vitamins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Swxtt2dFho\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetesasia.org\/magazine\/\">Home<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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