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Do omega 3 supplements affect glycemia ? is it safe to take fish oil if someone has diabetes ?

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No effect: Omega 3,s in fish oil do not affect blood sugar or diabetes, but they do have beneficial antiinflammatories effects.

Dr Kern agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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