Enzymes therapy for type 2

[Juliett]

I happened on this site doing research on enzymes for Type 2 diabetes. I take alot of various supplements to help keep my BS down ... it isn't out of control but fasting over 120 I am not happy with. Being 71 I do exercise on my stationary bike twice a day for 15 min. and try to eat healthy ... mostly veggies. I did read something on enzymes for supplementation and would like to know with all the supplements on the market what would be the best one to take. I did buy pancreatic enzymes and don't see much in lowering my BS. Any help??

 

[Deleted member 475901]

Because I am low carb and don't eat red meat I have a breakfast 'porridge' that is mainly milled flaxseed with supplemented CoQ10 as well as salmon several times a month.

"Primary dietary sources of CoQ10 include oily fish (such as salmon and tuna), organ meats (such as liver), and whole grains. Most individuals obtain sufficient amounts of CoQ10 through a balanced diet, but supplementation may be useful for individuals with particular health conditions."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3178961/

However, I believe following a low carb diet is more important for T2 diabetics than just taking supplements.

 

[LittleGreyCat]

I happened on this site doing research on enzymes for Type 2 diabetes. I take alot of various supplements to help keep my BS down ... it isn't out of control but fasting over 120 I am not happy with. Being 71 I do exercise on my stationary bike twice a day for 15 min. and try to eat healthy ... mostly veggies. I did read something on enzymes for supplementation and would like to know with all the supplements on the market what would be the best one to take. I did buy pancreatic enzymes and don't see much in lowering my BS. Any help??

Are you on any medication?

 

[Tophat1900]

It would help to know what you are eating?

What supplements you are taking?

Medication?

And welcome!

 

[Juliett]

I eat a wide variety of veggies, trying to eat very little red meat, do eat fish occasionally, no dairy except for a little cheese, good fats and very little sweets. I do bake with stevia and no wheat. It's challenging to say the least. No prescription meds. Quite a few supplements. I'm embarrassed to say how many I take ... trying to see what works and how I feel. I just was wondering if digestive or pancreatic enzymes would bring my BS down to normal. I'm also looking into a quality B complex supplement. I found one Pancreas enzyme that looks good but expensive. Thanks,

 

[Andydragon]

I eat a wide variety of veggies, trying to eat very little red meat, do eat fish occasionally, no dairy except for a little cheese, good fats and very little sweets. I do bake with stevia and no wheat. It's challenging to say the least. No prescription meds. Quite a few supplements. I'm embarrassed to say how many I take ... trying to see what works and how I feel. I just was wondering if digestive or pancreatic enzymes would bring my BS down to normal. I'm also looking into a quality B complex supplement. I found one Pancreas enzyme that looks good but expensive. Thanks,

What sort of vegetables? Some of those are high carb and can impact your blood sugars quite a bit

Taking lots of supplements rather than looking more closely at what you are eating may not be helpful. You are avoiding prescription meds but topping up with other things that might be worse for you. Not all supplements are good and too much of, say, certain vitamins is dangerous

Your approach seems a little confusing to me

 

[Tophat1900]

I eat a wide variety of veggies, trying to eat very little red meat, do eat fish occasionally, no dairy except for a little cheese, good fats and very little sweets. I do bake with stevia and no wheat. It's challenging to say the least. No prescription meds. Quite a few supplements. I'm embarrassed to say how many I take ... trying to see what works and how I feel. I just was wondering if digestive or pancreatic enzymes would bring my BS down to normal. I'm also looking into a quality B complex supplement. I found one Pancreas enzyme that looks good but expensive. Thanks,

Pancreatic enzymes are used for treating malabsorption, not bs levels. They are usually taken by people who don't produce enough on their own due to damage to the pancreas or conditions like cystic fibrosis commonly use them.

As for vitamins and mineral supplements, it would be worth getting tested for the primary ones like, A D, E, etc. A full blood panel would help. No point spending money on stuff if you are not deficient.

Why are you avoiding red meat? It is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Far superior to veggies. Eggs are great, unless you don't like them. Pork, bacon, beef liver.... chicken etc. The fat on them is also a great source of healthy fat.

What can bring levels down to normal and should be the first port of call is diet. Low carb diet is imo probably the healthiest way to eat for a large amount of people. What you eat makes a big difference.

 

[Resurgam]

I am puzzled that you are trying to reduce meat - that is an ideal food as it is highly nutritious and just about zero carbs.
The starches and sugars raise your blood glucose, so sticking to what low carb foods you find you can deal with is a good idea - checking after meal levels with a meter, then make up the rest of your calories from meat, fish and seafood, eggs and cheese should give you normal numbers.
It worked very well, and very quickly for me.

 

[speaker01]

I am puzzled that you are trying to reduce meat - that is an ideal food as it is highly nutritious and just about zero carbs.
The starches and sugars raise your blood glucose, so sticking to what low carb foods you find you can deal with is a good idea - checking after meal levels with a meter, then make up the rest of your calories from meat, fish and seafood, eggs and cheese should give you normal numbers.
It worked very well, and very quickly for me.

I would be very interested to hear of any updates or progress on this matter, especially anything about enzymes. Its now 2025 and medical breakthroughs are happening all the time.