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| By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Most of our patients are familiar with the basic dietary recommendations and supplement protocols for diabetes mellitus. However, fine-tuning dosages and an explanation of how these supplements work can promote nutritional compliance.
Good glycemic control generally requires elimination of all refined sugars and other carbohydrates. There are various refinements that will optimize glycemic control that need to be tailored to specific patient profiles. For example, avoidance or elimination of high fiber in patients with hyperkalemia or renal failure and elimination of dairy in insulin-dependent diabetics may prevent further destruction of islet cells.
Here’s the basic diabetes protocol with an explanation of possible mechanisms of action:
All of these supplements should be properly dosed and reviewed in relation to each patient’s history and medication list. They all have potential interactions with certain medications and with one another and should be administered under the supervision of a health care practitioner.
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