Dr. Eric Berg is a chiropractor and suggests these two vitamins for diabetics. The first is benfotiamine (man made vitamin B) and the second is alpha lipoic acid. Dr. Berg recommends them but I do not take the dosage he recommends (B1 4x per day & 3x per day of the A-acid), I go by the manufacturers recommends of 1x per day of each and it seems to be helping.
Here is what they claim as the benefits:
Benfotiamine:
Non-GMO, Gluten Free; No Wheat, Yeast, Milk, Lactose, Soy, Artificial Color, Artificial Flavor
Benfotiamine can help maintain blood glucose levels already within a normal range*
Our ultra Benfotiamine supplement contains 300mg per serving
Benfotiamine is a version of the bioavailable nutrient Thiamine found naturally within the body
Considered a member of the B-1 family, it's a fat-soluble vitamin
What is Benfotiamine?
Benfotiamine is a bioavailable form of the essential nutrient Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin). This substance is a fat-soluble vitamin found in many foods, mainly legumes and grain products. For those who are deficient, a supplement can provide additional support to a healthy diet.
Benfotiamine Capsules
At Carlyle, our premium formula provides a highly bioavailable, fat-soluble form of Thiamin. Each quick-release capsule delivers 300 mg of Benfotiamine for maximum nutritional support. Capsules are gluten-free and non-GMO, making our formula the best choice for any wellness routine!
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Supports sugar metabolism.*
Often called the "universal antioxidant".*
Supports nervous system health.*
During the summer months products may arrive warm.
Dietary Supplement. Supports antioxidant health and energy metabolism. No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish.-Disclaimers: ‡Clean defined as all products non-GMOˆ, and free of gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose and artificial flavors.