Hi Lizzie,
I take 200mg of A.L.A. three times a day.
It does not have a dramatic effect on my blood glucose, I would expect about half a point reduction.
I take it for it's anti-oxidant properties rather than the "Glucose Transport" that it is often marketed as.
I believe it has been used in Germany for many years to treat nerve damage brought on by diabetes.
I'm sure someone on here will have more information about that.
I have also heard that it has been used to treat liver disorders.
If you google it there are some extrodinary claims made for it.
Regards,
Mike.