| Name |
Indications |
Pharmacology |
Dose |
| Chromium picolinate |
Insulin resistance |
Improves insulin efficiency, which lowers blood sugar levels |
50-5000 mcg daily |
| Quercitin |
Cataracts |
Aldose reductase inhibitor, antioxidant; decreases the accumulation of toxic polyols |
300 mg-1000 mg daily |
| Vanadium sulfate |
Insulin Resistance |
Improves insulin efficiency, which lowers blood sugar levels |
200-800 mcg daily |
| Vitamin B12 |
Neuropathy |
Decreases diabetic neuropathy |
1000 mcg daily |
| Vitamin B6 |
Neuropathy |
Decreases diabetic neuropathy |
50-100 mg daily |
| Taurine |
Hypoinsulinemia |
Aids in the release of insulin |
1-3 grams daily |
| L-carnitine |
Insulin Resistance |
Aids in mobilizing fat |
1-3 grams daily |
| Lipoic acid |
Insulin ResistanceDiabetic Neuropathy |
Decreases secondary glycosylation; excellent antioxidant |
300 –1,000 mg daily |
| Grape seed extract |
Complications due to poor microvascular circulation |
Decreases secondary complications; excellent antioxidant |
200-800 grams daily |
| Omega Oils(borage, evening primrose oil, flaxseed, fish oils) |
Dyslipidemia Neuropathy (EPO) |
Help decrease blood sugar |
1 tablespoon a day |
| Niacinamide |
Protects islet cells of the pancreas |
Helps with DM Type I autoimmune process if taken within first 6 months of diagnosis |
25 mg per kg |