Zinc

Craig1987

Newbie
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1
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi,

I am 28yrs old - insulin dependent ( 4 times a day) - for the last 24+ years. I am debating whether to take Zinc Tablets. Can anybody confirm if type 1 diabetics are able to do so? Any information would be much appreciated.
 

Lazybones

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397
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I can't see any problem, but someone who's Type 1 may already be taking Zinc and better able to advise. However I would think that you might be better if you took a balanced Multivitamin supplement that also contained Chromium as well as Zinc amongst the other multivitamins, as the combination of Zinc and Chromium are known to support each other and work together in aiding blood glucose take-up and update into body cells.
 

ButtterflyLady

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Hi,

I am 28yrs old - insulin dependent ( 4 times a day) - for the last 24+ years. I am debating whether to take Zinc Tablets. Can anybody confirm if type 1 diabetics are able to do so? Any information would be much appreciated.
I would get my zinc level checked with a blood test before taking it, as you might not need extra, and too much might be an issue. Your doctor can also advise you whether it's safe for T1 diabetics and ok with any other meds you might be taking. If you are having symptoms that you feel Zinc would treat, maybe you should ask your doctor about the symptoms.

Multivitamins are not usually necessary and each ingredient is at a low level that may not treat an individual deficiency.
 

Neemo

Well-Known Member
Messages
116
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi,

I am 28yrs old - insulin dependent ( 4 times a day) - for the last 24+ years. I am debating whether to take Zinc Tablets. Can anybody confirm if type 1 diabetics are able to do so? Any information would be much appreciated.

Hi @Craig1987,

I'm also type 1 (for 20 years).

I've used zinc supplement (tablets) for about 7 or 8 years with no adverse effects on BS.

I take Zinc daily, and periodically take magnesium and vitamin b1 (fat soluble synthetic variation -
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-ultra-benfotiamine-fat-soluble-vitamin-b-1-80-mg-120-caps)
 

tigerlily72

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Messages
516
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi, I'm currently taking a zinc supplement vitamin tablet daily to try to avoid winter colds etc. I'm not a Type 1 and only recently diagnosed, and as far as a I know, as a Type 2.

This is an interesting thread and I'm hoping I'm ok taking zinc. I have my first appointment with the diabetic nurse specialist this Friday so I'll check then.