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  • 31/03/2021

Is Vitamin C good for diabetics?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Daily consumption of 1000 mg supplementary vitamin C may be beneficial in decreasing blood glucose and lipids in patients with type 2 diabetes and thus reducing the risk of complications.

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