5 Vitamins to Prevent DIABETES Complications | Doc Cherry (English)

Diabetes complications do not occur. This is why in this video, We will provide five common and well-researched vitamins. There is a clinical research study underway. for diabetes complications. Since we already have elevated blood sugar levels There are cases of stroke, amputation, neuropathy, and blindness. Stay with me until the end so you will know about the most common vitamin that is usually deficient for people who have elevated blood sugar levels. Hi, this is Dr. Sherry again, Doctor of Physical Therapy Teaching you practical health tips and home exercise programs That will surely benefit you. I see many patients undergoing rehabilitation. due to complications of diabetes such as, for instance, the case of stroke. And although regular exercise is very important, Proper nutrition is of equal value. That's why in this video, We will be talking about the five common vitamins. that have been supported by research to be able to prevent diabetes complications. This is solely for discussion purposes. Let's begin. Vitamin K can be present in small amounts. from the food that we eat or it can also be produced by bacteria in our gut. Once our body absorbs vitamin K from the food we eat, It is usually stored in the liver. and reserved for future use. Now, how can it prevent diabetes complications? Number one is very important. It prevents the hardening of arteries. Many studies have already been validated that very common complication of diabetes is heart disease. For people who have elevated blood sugar levels, they are actually at risk for developing what we refer to as accelerated atherosclerosis. When we say atherosclerosis, This refers to the hardening of the blood vessel wall. Now, vitamin K would come in handy due to its special role in calcium regulation. In turn, it prevents the accumulation of calcium. and plaque formation in the blood vessel wall that would allow proper blood circulation to prevent complications in the heart. We have two types of vitamin K, vitamin K1 from plant sources and the richest source would include broccoli, while vitamin K2 would come from animal sources. A rich source of vitamin K2 would be from milk, meat, and cheese. Now, let's talk about B vitamins, specifically B1, B6, and B12 And how can it prevent diabetic complications? Clinical studies have shown that people who have high blood sugar levels may also be deficient in what we call thiamine, or vitamin B1. Now, vitamin B1 can help prevent complications. because it can prevent kidney damage. The protective effect of vitamin B1 on the kidneys its ability to protect kidney cells and improve kidney function, which in turn would reduce kidney damage, which is common in patients undergoing dialysis. Vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 prevent nerve damage. For instance, vitamin B6 plays an important role in the production of neurotransmitters Now, neurotransmitters are chemicals which allow communication and proper functioning of your nerve cells, while vitamin B12 plays a very important role in myelin production Myelin is the covering of your nerve cells. This is necessary for your nerves to function properly. In fact, clinical studies have shown that you need to have a sufficient amount of vitamin B12 so that nerve regeneration can occur. To check if you are deficient in vitamin B12, A blood test can be performed. This can be done through a neurologist near your location. The average normal reading is 300 picograms per millimeter. Lower than 200 would mean that you are deficient, and then you can be administered a vitamin B12 injection or oral dose supplementation. The richest source of vitamin B12 would be the liver. But you also need to eat it in moderation. because it may also increase your cholesterol level. It is best to consume it in moderation. and combine it with other foods rich in vitamin B12 Like your meat and your eggs. Alpha-lipoic acid This is a potent antioxidant that can be seen or that we can obtain from other natural sources and may be produced in small amounts by our body. Alpha-lipoic acid can prevent the complications of diabetes. because it can reduce the symptoms, the pain, numbness, and tingling sensation caused by neuropathy This is achieved through the two benefits of alpha-lipoic acid. because it protects the cells and it improves blood flow to the nerves. Now, blood circulation is very important. so that nerve regeneration can occur. Recommended daily allowance for alpha-lipoic acid so that you can experience relief from symptoms caused by neuropathy is between 600 and 1,800 milligrams per day. You should not take a higher dose than that. because it may also cause you side effects. Natural source of alpha-lipoic acid would be broccoli, spinach, and your organ meats. Before we continue about the two vitamins that can help prevent complications of diabetes I would really appreciate it if you can spare just one second of your time To please click the like button below if you think that this video has been helpful or if you think any videos on this channel have been of help to you. Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Vitamin C We all know that elevated blood sugar levels can lead to one being immunocompromised. Vitamin C is very important. because it prevents infection. This works in two ways. It can reduce your risk of getting an infection. and it can reduce the severity of the infection. Vitamin C is helpful in infections. such as urinary tract infection because do you know that women who have high blood sugar levels have an increased risk of developing UTI or urinary tract infections by as much as 29%. How can we prevent urinary tract infections? Stay hydrated. Always empty your bladder and practice good hygiene by wiping from front to back. Also be mindful of the use of panty liners. because sometimes this can lead to UTI. What are the symptoms of a urinary tract infection? One may experience fever. One may experience pain during urination, blood in the urine and even lower back pain. If you have experienced any of the symptoms, Please visit any OBGYNs near your place so that you can be administered an antibiotic. Vitamin C can prevent skin infections. which is common among people who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Now these can be bacterial and fungal. and in fact cellulitis wherein the skin becomes red, swollen, painful, and warm to the touch is also common in people who have high blood sugar levels. This affects the deeper layer of the skin, can occur in any part of the body, but usually affects the lower leg. And lastly, vitamin C is also very important. to prevent respiratory infection because clinical studies have truly validated that people who have high blood sugar levels are prone to developing pneumonia and are prone to hospital admissions. Recommended daily allowance for vitamin C 19 mg per day. Do not exceed 2000 mg per day because it has potential side effects. If your concern is hyperacidity, sodium ascorbate, the non-acidic form of vitamin C would be helpful for you. But it is still best to get your vitamin C from natural sources due to its additional benefits as well. The best sources of vitamin C would include your guava, papaya, strawberry, kiwi, citrus fruits, and even moringa as we have discussed in this video here. Finally, let's talk about vitamin D. Do you know that clinical studies have shown those people who have high blood sugar levels, They are actually mostly deficient in vitamin D? Primarily due to insufficient sun exposure due to a sedentary lifestyle or due to kidney dysfunction because your kidneys are needed to actually process the inactive form of vitamin D into its active form. Now, how does vitamin D help prevent complications of diabetes? It prevents blood sugar spikes. Now, this is very important because actually this is the main reason and the main problem for diabetes. Vitamin D in many clinical studies have actually proven that it can improve insulin sensitivity wherein your cells are able to use insulin more effectively preventing blood sugar spikes Vitamin D also plays a crucial role in protecting the beta cells. Now, beta cells are specific cells in the pancreas. that produces the hormone insulin which is very important for diabetes management. Lastly, vitamin D also prevents what we refer to as osteoporosis. Do you know that clinical studies have now validated that people who have been diagnosed with diabetes are also prone or at risk for developing osteoporosis wherein the bones become brittle and weak. Recommended daily allowance for vitamin D 600 IU per day and if you choose to supplement, Vitamin D3 is better because it is well absorbed by your body. Natural sources would be sun exposure. Exposure to sunlight for 10 to 30 minutes between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. a few days a week You can also obtain vitamin D from natural sources. from fatty fish such as salmon and tuna. These are the five well-documented vitamins. that can help prevent diabetes complications. If you have reached the end of this video, Please comment on BEACH SUGAR In the comment section below. If you want to know about the top nine symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency so that you can visit a neurologist near your location, I have a video here. Check on it. Let this video help and guide you. If you have any questions about this video, Please comment below Because I would really get back at you. Thank you very much for watching. This is again Doc Sherry. Stay safe, stay happy, and stay healthy. God bless you. I'll see you in our next video.