Should people with diabetes take supplements?

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To control diabetes, patients need to maintain a scientific and reasonable diet and nutritional supplement under the guidance of a specialist.

1. Be careful when using tonics for people with diabetes


In diabetes control, diet and nutritional supplements play an important role. Many diabetics have used nutritional supplements such as magnesium, vitamins, Omega 3, etc. So are all diabetics able to use supplements?
According to doctors, each diabetic patient at the time of diagnosis will be assessed for their ability to absorb calories, the ratio of carbohydrates, fats and proteins they use, blood tests, ... to diagnose the condition. vitamin and mineral deficiency. Therefore, only after a deficiency is identified, does the patient need to take supplements.

Người bệnh tiểu đường không nên tự ý sử dụng thuốc
Người bệnh tiểu đường không nên tự ý sử dụng thuốc
Patients should not arbitrarily supplement nutrients because health supplements (especially protein supplements) can cause kidney damage (the kidneys have to work harder to filter waste and excess water). out of the body). Therefore, patients are not allowed to add supplements on their own, but only use them when advised and prescribed by a doctor.

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2. What supplements should be used for people with diabetes?


People with diabetes who are on a diet (vegetarian), the elderly,... should take vitamin B12 supplements and protein supplements; Vitamin A: Helps enhance vision, promotes growth of body cells and tissues, protects skin and other tissues from the risk of infection; B vitamins: Including biotin, choline, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, B1, B2 and B6,... because they are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and energy production. Because the B vitamins work together, the patient will be prescribed by a doctor if only one B vitamin is needed in it; Vitamin D: Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus well, reduces the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer; Vitamin C: Helps improve immune function, produce collagen, keep capillaries and vessel walls strong. As a result, vitamin C helps prevent bruises, helps the body better absorb iron-containing food sources. In particular, people with diabetes often have lower vitamin C levels than normal people (can measure high blood sugar, reducing the ability to absorb vitamin C). Therefore, patients need to use additional calcium supplements as prescribed by the doctor;

Vitamin C giúp cải thiện chức năng miễn dịch
Vitamin C giúp cải thiện chức năng miễn dịch

Vitamin E : Antioxidant, protects cells, helps prevent damage to the heart, eyes and kidneys - common complications of diabetes. Therefore, it is necessary to supplement for diabetics because often the diet cannot provide enough of the body's needs. Note, if the patient is taking anticoagulant drugs, it is necessary to inform the doctor before using vitamin E to avoid unwanted side effects; Vitamin K: Plays an important role in blood clotting, making proteins for the blood, kidneys and bones. When planning to take vitamin K supplements, patients should tell their doctor if they are taking medications related to blood clotting; Chromium: Has a mild glucose-lowering effect, often recommended for patients with type 2 diabetes; Omega-3 fatty acids about 1g per day for people with high triglyceride levels to protect the body against heart disease; Add fiber to control blood sugar.

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chất xơ có tác dụng tốt đối với người bị tiểu đường

Note: The risk of overdose of tonics for diabetics may occur, which can easily cause poisoning or interfere with the effects of the drugs the patient is using. Therefore, before using any supplement, the patient should consult the treating doctor.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, we always deploy a screening package for diabetes and dyslipidemia to help detect pre-diabetes early, accurately classify diabetes type, develop a nutritional regimen, monitoring to minimize the risk and complications caused by diabetes.
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