Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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release2find 11/30/2012

I have Type 2 diabetes..My doc told me to get Fish oil supplements and Flax seed to go along with my new Zetia prescription (I was allergic to the Statins) to reduce my cholesterol. I do not know if one brand is better than the other... Do any of you have recommendations? I know nothing about either fish oil or flax seed (I have never taken supplements for anything). Thanks

mzizgayle 11/30/2012

I just go to walmart, (even other drug stores) and use the brands they have - I think one might be Nature Valley? or if you have a GNC near you but then they can get expensive

release2find 11/30/2012

I did see nature valley thanks..will do. Just wanted to check first. I appreciate you!

grannie 11/30/2012

Nature Made is another one.

release2find 11/30/2012

Thanks Grannie

mzizgayle 11/30/2012

Nature Made might be what I was thinking lol

release2find 12/01/2012

LOL--ok Nature Valley makes Granola bars, right?

demutt 12/02/2012

You may also want to check w/your doc about Psyllium husks. It is a fiber source that claims to help with the whole metabolic process and I've heard some folks report great results with cholesterol. It also keeps things moving along.

release2find 12/03/2012

Thanks Demutt, I certainly will ask her about them. I appreciate your suggestion!

LavenderHippie 12/08/2012

Hi, i take the MegaRed fish oil capsules...they aren't too expensive and are at Walmart...

I use flax seed, too...it has to be ground up to be beneficial....so i put a couple of tablespoons in smoothies...or you can grind the seeds in your blender or coffee grinder and add to hot or cold cereals..

i think 2 T of flax seeds is a fat serving.

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