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Hello Bill here , what kind of benefits does magnesium have for diabetes?

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Kansas City, MO
March 23
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Bill Krause. Magnesium is NOT A DRUG so it will never be addictive. It is a supplement that supports and helps to maintain 300 body functions. The recommended dose is 2 x Magnesium Biglycinate pills taken every night 20-30minutes before u go to bed. Judith Goode on here recommended Magnesium biglycinate supplements for helping me to sleep properly and since I started taking them I sleep well and properly every night now. They are very easily available "over-the-counter" and from Amazon. I chose to get mine from Amazon and they deliver the next day and Amazon have a very good extensive range of MAGNESIUM BIGLICINATE supplements that vary from the lower end of the range but I get mine from the middle of the range and I have no regrets about taking 2 pills every night 30 minutes before I go to bed and I always sleep well unlike my other sleeping pills which are a chemical based drug I had works very well but they will become less effective over time unlike Magnesium cos not being a chemical based drug Magnesium never loses it's effectiveness so I heartily recommend them 100%. Where diabetes is concerned magnesium improves insulin sensitivity, it can reduce insulin resistance, it also helps cells in the uptake of glucose ,and regulating blood sugar levels.

March 23 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Okay thanks for the info

March 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

Keep me updated on how it goes 👍

March 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

I just started magnesium today

March 23
DiabetesTeam

How does magnesium help with diabetes?

Magnesium offers several important benefits for managing diabetes and reducing your risk of developing it.

Blood Sugar Control

Magnesium helps your body process glucose and respond better to insulin. When magnesium levels increase, people with type 2 diabetes often see improvements Show Full Answer

How does magnesium help with diabetes?

Magnesium offers several important benefits for managing diabetes and reducing your risk of developing it.

Blood Sugar Control

Magnesium helps your body process glucose and respond better to insulin. When magnesium levels increase, people with type 2 diabetes often see improvements in:

- A1c levels (slightly lower)
- Fasting blood sugar levels (slightly lower)
- Insulin sensitivity (improved)

These improvements may be small, but they can still make a meaningful difference in how you feel.

Diabetes Prevention

Studies show that people with higher magnesium levels are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, regardless of lifestyle, income, or body size. Getting enough magnesium may help lower your risk.

How It Works

Magnesium plays an important role in helping pancreatic beta-cells (the cells that produce insulin) do their job properly. Without enough magnesium, these cells may not get the right signals to produce insulin, which can lead to high blood glucose levels.

Beyond Blood Sugar

Magnesium supports over 300 bodily processes. It helps with muscle and nerve function, keeps your heart rhythm steady, and helps regulate blood pressure.

Important Note

While research is promising, results from studies have been mixed. Always talk to your doctor before starting any magnesium supplement. They can check your levels and help you find the right approach for your situation.

March 23

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