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Chromium and Diabetis

I'm T1. Yes i know this stuff is more for T2. But i figured it still can't hurt to metabolize my carbs more efficiently. I tried it for two weeks, didn't see any significant change.

Replied Nov 20

Ive hit a kink 0_0

How long has your sugar been in the 200s. I have had this happen twice in the last 6 months, about a week each time. My doc told me that it was because i was fighting a virus/infection. Apart from...

Replied Nov 14

Insulin Pens

Hey, I've been on the Insulin Pens since i was first diagnosed 4 yrs back. The pens have definitely been easy to use and based on what i've heard, way better than syringes. I use two pens, the 'Le...

Replied Nov 11

Chromium and Diabetis

Thanks for the replies. It's always hard to sort through the Hype to find what really works. I guess it affects different people differently too. I've heard about cinnamon too, a friend of mine wh...

Replied Nov 5

 

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Mickey Shane Leonard replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
Hey - I understand the desire to see it metabolize your carbs more efficiently - it was worth a shot! My daughter is 6 and is T1. We currently have her on an all natural supplement just to do the same. It has chromium in it but also has lots of ot...
November 20
Sanjaka replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
I'm T1. Yes i know this stuff is more for T2. But i figured it still can't hurt to metabolize my carbs more efficiently. I tried it for two weeks, didn't see any significant change.
November 19
Dave   _ replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
You read my mind. that's the question of the day!
November 17
Mickey Shane Leonard replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
Did you try the Chromium and if so, have you noticed any change? Are you T1 or 2?
November 17
Sanjaka replied to Michael H. Hampton's discussion 'Ive hit a kink 0_0'
How long has your sugar been in the 200s. I have had this happen twice in the last 6 months, about a week each time. My doc told me that it was because i was fighting a virus/infection. Apart from that, if you are using a Pen, then the insulin co...
November 13
Sanjaka replied to Amber's discussion 'Insulin Pens'
Hey, I've been on the Insulin Pens since i was first diagnosed 4 yrs back. The pens have definitely been easy to use and based on what i've heard, way better than syringes. I use two pens, the 'Levemir' for my base (daily) and the 'Novolog Flexpe...
November 10
Sanjaka replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
Thanks for the replies. It's always hard to sort through the Hype to find what really works. I guess it affects different people differently too. I've heard about cinnamon too, a friend of mine who is Type 2 claims that it has helped her with con...
November 5
MelissaBL replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
Chromium has been shown to be helpful to Type 2s, but not generally Type 1s. There was a lot of hype about it when I was a teenager in the 90s, so my parents and I decided to try it. We saw no change in my blood sugar levels. Another concern is t...
November 5
Dori S replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
It won't hurt but may not help. They are still not sure what beneficial effects supplements provide. It also depends on who you ask.. Some people totally believe in supplements while others do not just as some doctors want you to take vitamin and ...
November 5
Jim Montgomery replied to Sanjaka's discussion 'Chromium and Diabetis'
Most serious researchers believe the jury is still out –let me direct your reading to one of the best in the business David Mendosa at http://www.mendosa.com/chromium.htm
November 5
Sanjaka added a discussion
Chromium and Diabetis
I read online that taking Chromium will help with controlling ones glucose levels. I found chromium pills at CVS, not taken any yet, was hoping someone here would have any advice / experience on this
November 4
Sanjaka replied to Dolores's discussion 'Whats the most annoying comment you've ever gotten about diabetes?'
People looking at me weird or giving me crap every time i ask for diet. And when i tell them why, passing on their profound advice "Just take an extra shot of insulin". Silly me, why didn't i think of that
November 4
Sanjaka replied to Dolores's discussion 'Whats the most annoying comment you've ever gotten about diabetes?'
I've been there, for the longest time my mom didn't want my relatives to know i was diabetic when i went back home. I just wore a pretty shiny medical bracelet around. lol
November 4
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November 3
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Hometown (where you come from):
Chicago
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
November 1, 2004
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra 2
Type of treatment you use
Shots
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Support for me and to provide any info i have to others
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