Research
Mixed
Supplements such as chromium, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin E, cinnamon, and fenugreek are not recommended by the ADA for routine use in T2DM due to lack of significant effect on HbA1c.
Do not rely on supplements like chromium, cinnamon, or fenugreek to control your blood sugar. The American Diabetes Association recommends against their routine use because they do not significantly improve HbA1c levels. Focus on a balanced diet instead.
StrongRefutesHIGH confidence
Given the lack of clear evidence and the fact that a balanced diet provides adequate levels of essential vitamins and minerals, both the ADA and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend against routine supplementation of antioxidants or the use of herbal products.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses showing no significant effect on HbA1c.
Source
Nutritional Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity and Pharmacologic Therapies to Facilitate Weight Loss
Marion Vetter et al. · Postgraduate Medicine · 2014
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