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Worried about your blood sugar? Experts recommend checking your magnesium levels. | |||||
Written By Isabelle Z. | |||||
If you’re concerned about diabetes, the first thing your doctor might suggest is getting a blood sugar test. This can certainly identify problems if it comes back outside of the normal range, but there’s another test you might also want to consider no matter how you perform on a fasting glucose test: a magnesium check. | |||||
Get enough magnesium to reduce your diabetes risk. |
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Studies have shown that getting an extra 100 milligrams of magnesium per day is all it takes to reduce your risk of diabetes by 15 to 19 percent. According to the National Institutes of Health, women should strive for 320 milligrams of the mineral daily, while men need around 420 milligrams. | |||||
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Sources include: | NaturalHealth365.com Diabetes.co.uk |
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