What are the best vitamins for people with diabetes?
- Thiamin (b1) Those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are more likely to have lower blood levels of thiamin and usually suffer a higher risk of thiamin deficiency than people who don't have diabetes. ...
- Vitamin B12. ...
- Vitamin D. ...
- Magnesium. ...
- Vitamin E. ...
- Vitamin C.
What is the best vitamin for type 2 diabetes?
A B12 supplement can be helpful if you have type 2 diabetes and are deficient in the vitamin. People who take metformin for type 2 diabetes have lower levels of vitamin B12. If you're on metformin, talk to your health care provider about periodically being tested for a B12 deficiency.
What multivitamins can diabetics take?
Folic acid, vitamin D and vitamin E may also help people with diabetes. A good rule of thumb is to take a multivitamin that contains no more than 100% or 150% of the daily value for each nutrient. Taking megadoses may not be beneficial and could cause harm.
