Magnesium and Blood Sugar: Who Might Benefit, Best Forms, and Side Effects
Magnesium is commonly discussed for blood sugar support because it plays a role in insulin signaling and glucose metabolism.
Key nuance: magnesium tends to help most when you’re low to begin with.
Quick note (patient-to-patient): We’re people living with diabetes sharing education and lived experience, not medical professionals. This article is informational only and isn’t medical advice.
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## Best forms (practical)
– Magnesium glycinate: often chosen for tolerance
– Magnesium citrate: can help constipation but may cause diarrhea
– Magnesium oxide: inexpensive, more GI side effects for some
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## Typical dosage ranges
Many products provide 100–400 mg of elemental magnesium per day. Start low and increase as tolerated.
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## Safety
– Kidney disease: don’t supplement without clinician guidance
– Space away from certain meds (ask pharmacist)
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## FAQs
**Which magnesium is best?** Often glycinate for tolerance.
**Can it help A1C?** Possibly indirectly over time; track trends over weeks.