Comments on: Chromium Picolinate Reduces Insulin Resistance

By: scuddapah

scuddapah — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:39:56 +0000

Debbie,

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog. Reducing insulin resistance (either through natural therapies (chromium picolinate) or prescription drugs) would help minimize the burden placed on the pancreas because now that the cells become better at using insulin, not as much needs to be produced by the pancreas unlike the older diabetic drugs, such as the sulfonylureas, which work by boosting insulin production by the pancreas.

I hope you find this information helpful and useful. Best of luck

Dr. Cuddapah

By: scuddapah

scuddapah — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:39:17 +0000

Gayle,

Thanks for reading my blog. Chromium picolinate in my opinion would definitely be of direct but more so an indirect benefit to several of your chronic conditions. As it works to reduce insulin resistance, patients are able to lose weight much easier and that benefit itself contibutes to minimizing these conditions, especially helping to lower cholesterol levels.

Best of luck,

Dr. Cuddapah

By: Dorris Ruffin

Dorris Ruffin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:33:24 +0000

Iam a 57 yearold female with diabetes and fybromialga and other health issues.

After reading your article I feel there may be hope for me after all.

I will keep reading your information on these conditions and chrcking with my Dr. about these
allturnative treatments.

By: Debbie Dalton

Debbie Dalton — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:54:31 +0000

Hello Doctor, and thank you for your insights on insulin resistance. I have been a clinically diagnised hypoglycemic for over 21 years, controlled by diet. Is it possible to believe that this or other supplements would help my pancreace to “slow down” and work more properly? I have been advised that I will turn diabetic at some point. Am I thinking clearly here, or am I off base? Have not had appt. yet. am trying to get to Atlanta by end of year. Thanks so much.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:32:41 +0000

I have FMS, hypoglycemia, high cholesterol, sleep problems, anxiety disorder and depression. I am only 50 and want to feel my age. Would Chromium Picolinate help me?

By: scuddapah

scuddapah — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:55:58 +0000

Robin,

Insulin resistance is a condition where the cells in the body lose the ability to properly metabolize insulin to utilize glucose correctly. This condition is associated with the “metabolic syndrome” and usually involves weight gain, increased incidence of heart disease, elevated cholesterol, and pre-diabetes. Natural supplements such as chromium and prescription agents such as metformin (glucophage) help reduce insulin resistance. Half the problem with type II diabetes involves this insulin resistance rather that just lack of insulin production by the pancreas. Hope this helps answer your question.

Satish Cuddapah, MD

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:18:52 +0000

Eric

you have a very nice blog and very informative article

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:02:18 +0000

This may not be the forum–but what exactly is insulin resistance? I have consistently had glucose levels in the mid-50’s in nonfasting tests. Could this be related to fibromyalgia? My doctors are stumped…Thanks for whatever info you can offer.

By: scuddapah

scuddapah — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:49:47 +0000

Hi Judi,

Chromium Picolinate can be used alone or safely in conjunction with your current diabetic medications to enhance insulin sensitivity, and should not have any interactions with your other medications. I agree with your comments about the public becoming more aware of this condition. If you have any additional questions for me I can be reached at our Atlanta office at 678-494-7800. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Satish Cuddapah, MD

By: Judi

Judi — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:53:37 +0000

I am interested in knowing more about this supplement! I have had FMS for well over 20 years and more recently, was diagnosed with Type 2. Can you take this if you are already diabetic? If so, can it interfere with current medications for Type 2? I also have a thyroid issue… Hypothyroidism which has affected the women in our family. Thank you ahead of time! I will be calling on Monday to make an appt! It’s about time a clinic such as yours came around. Now we just need to lobby the insurance companies to cover they type of treatment options you offer! The drug companies are working night and day to see if there is a way to profit off of us! Pfiffer already is heading the whole campaign! Get ready to get slammed with drug commercials for FMS! Thank you! Judi