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Why should diabetic patient talk to their dr before taking magnesium supplement?

Q: why should diabetic patient talk to their dr before taking magnesium supplement?

: Magnesium supplementation of 250-350 mg per day, has been found to benefit both diabetes type 1 and 2. Ask your endocrinologist about the type and amount of Mg supplement to take, based on your state of diabetes.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Magnesium supplementation of 250-350 mg per day, has been found to benefit both diabetes type 1 and 2. Ask your endocrinologist about the type and amount of Mg supplement to take, based on your state of diabetes.

Answered 3/17/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Diabetes can lead to renal failure and too much Mg can kill you would be best reason I can think of. Disuss

Answered 3/18/2022

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Why should diabetic patient talk to their dr before taking magnesium supplement?

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