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Does Chromium Help In Controlling Blood Sugar?

Dear respected Dr. Mr. Matthew Mintz, I m Pradeep Raj Jain, (54-M, 71kg.) from India. I m diabetic since last 18 years. Get bypassed open heart CABG. I m taking INSULIN Wosulin 30/70 10 units during breakfast, 10 units, at lunch, 10 units at dinner with Glargine insulin 12 units. along with Metformin HCL 500 mg & Glimepiride 1 mg at B.L.D. (TDS). Dr. suggest me Optisulin Chromium capsule 1 BD. I keenly know about role of Chromium. Is realy works to regulate / manage sugar level.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Dear Sir,
There have been research studies which have shown that chromium capsule helps in better regulation of sugar levels. Moreover it is just a mineral tablet and no harm in taking it. Please continue to take it.

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DR. Jeffrey
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Does Chromium Help In Controlling Blood Sugar?

Dear Sir, There have been research studies which have shown that chromium capsule helps in better regulation of sugar levels. Moreover it is just a mineral tablet and no harm in taking it. Please continue to take it. Regards DR. Jeffrey