Wednesday, June 29, 2011 ken asks

Q: what dose taking 500 mg a day of niacin do for someone with diabites

I take insulin for my diabites

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Answers (1)

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

6/30/11 5:41pm

Hi Ken,

I recommend you do not take niacin without consulting your physician. Niacin may raise blood sugar levels in diabetics.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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