Mineral supplements are also being promoted for diabetes
February 2000
Mineral supplements are also being promoted for diabetes.
Diabetes can increase the excretion of certain minerals...possibly leading to deficiencies. The theory is that replacing some of these minerals might help improve glycemic control.
Chromium can improve glucose tolerance...but probably only in patients who are deficient. The problem is it's not practical to test for chromium deficiency.
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