Thread: Supplements for Type - 2 Diabetics

Quote: Originally Posted by ILiveStrong Yeah... I asked from a doctor, if I should take creatine, but he said no... I guess the reason being that Creatine is being filtered by the Kidneys... and Diabetic are prone to kidney failure so it would give an additional pressure to Kidneys If I will use creatine... Any thoughts / ideas on this one...? The only time you would see an issue with creatine being harsh on the kidneys if you take too much....

Quote: Originally Posted by svtfocusmansvt Diabetics are more prone to liver diseases. Some supplements will have a harsh effect on the liver which milk thistle or a liver protectant supplement will help in preventing liver damage. Which is a factor for a diabetic choosing supplements. Blood glucose levels are also a factor with choosing supplements which if the glucose is not properly controlled liver damages / diseases are a very high...

Quote: Originally Posted by svtfocusmansvt I agree, other supplements can also be used but would be advised to research some form of liver care supplement such as milk thistle. Make sure you read the ingredients list also to make sure you are not supplementing too much of carbs to keep your levels within range. As rosie stated all of those supplements will have ZERO side effects to being a diabetic! Not sure WHY you would want LIVER care with...

Quote: Originally Posted by ILiveStrong Hi All, I am a Type - 2 Diabetic for 4-5 years now... I am into Amateur BodyBuilding since last 1 year. Since then I have been able to successfully manage my Diabetes. Now I want to grow... My Coach has advised me to take Creatine Monohydrate and Stanazolol. My Question here is that is it okay for me to take any of these above supplements. If yes, any specified dosage... My training is very intense and...