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since getting sick, my hair and nails stopped growing so I’ve been taking collagen. I’ve read that it can also lower glucose and lipids (there seems to be quite a few studies). has anyone else seen improvement from this? if high sugar levels degrade collagen, it would make sense that diabetics may have a higher requirement.

glycine, one of the main amino acids in collagen has been shown to lower glucose too… https://www.reddit.com/r/Type1Diabetes/comments/1lk58tv/solution_for_dawn_phenomenon/

does anyone have secondary carnitine deficienc? my blood levels were very low so I have a script for 3g/day. apparently primary carnitine deficiency is a genetic cond where you have to be on it for life but secondary is common in diabete, esp type 1. just curious bc I haven’t heard much talk about it

does anyone have secondary carnitine deficiency? apparently its common with type 1 and I found out though a blood test that was completely not on my radar.

it’s helped me feel a bit better energy wise. my dr gave me a script for 3g/day so I get it through my pharmacy but apparently it’s also an OTC supplement. some people have “primary carnitine deficiency“ which is a genetic disease and they have to be on it for life.

just thought this was interesting bc id never heard of it until my doctor told me about it… I feel like if you are experiencing diabetes burnout, it may be worth getting checked for bc i was extremely deficient and had no energy

please don’t come for me but I’ve been having severe gut pain for years before diagnosis. I was told it was just IBS after extensive testing and my GI recommended Iberogast and peppermint tea. has anyone tried bone broth (homemade) or gelatin or collagen? I don’t really want to buy any powders or supplements so I’ve been making my own. I know it will probably take a while to see a difference but did anyone try this and see any benefits for your gut?

seems to make my skin softer so I’m wondering if its helping the collagen in my gut lining too. I’ve been saving the bones from roasts and also buying beef tendons and pork skin from my local Asian market and experimenting…