Type 2 Diabetes

Avoid products that promise a "cure" for type 2 diabetes. For example, antioxidant supplements (vitamins E, C, and carotene) don't cure type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association does not recommend taking them.^{Reference 1}

If you hear about something new to help type 2 diabetes, do some research to find out if it really works. You can also check with your doctor or a Reference diabetes educator Opens New Window. Your health plan may also provide health information on its website.

These sources present information that is based on the analysis of a large body of medical evidence:

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• American Diabetes Association

Complementary therapies

Some complementary therapies may help relieve stress and muscle tension. They might help you feel better in general. But they shouldn't be used as your only treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Talk with your doctor if you are using any of these treatments:

• Reference Acupuncture
• Reference Biofeedback
• Reference Chiropractic therapy
• Reference Herbal medicines and natural substances, such as Reference antioxidants Opens New Window, vanadium, magnesium, or Reference chromium
• Reference Massage therapy
• Reference Osteopathy

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