Integrative approach to Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is managed conventionally with metformin and GLP-1 agonists. Integrative protocols address insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, inflammation, and nutrient depletions from medications.
Evidence highlight
Berberine (500mg TID) matches metformin on HbA1c reduction in multiple head-to-head RCTs, with additional benefit on lipids — Grade A evidence.
Commonly used supplements
Key interaction flags
Berberine + metformin (additive hypoglycemia)
Alpha lipoic acid + insulin (hypoglycemia risk)
Metformin depletes B12 and folate
Labs to consider
Clinical note
Metformin-induced B12 depletion affects 10-30% of long-term users and is systematically underscreened. Any patient on metformin >1 year should have B12 and folate checked.
Build a complete Type 2 Diabetes protocol with ClarityTX
Describe your patient's case. ClarityTX synthesizes from clinician-reviewed monographs and checks all drug-supplement interactions automatically.
Evidence-graded supplements
Every supplement recommendation for Type 2 Diabetes carries an A-D evidence grade with a link to the source. You see exactly what the evidence shows before you prescribe.
Automatic interaction checking
ClarityTX checks the full Type 2 Diabetes protocol against the patient's medication list. Severity rated: Contraindicated, Avoid, Monitor, or Caution.
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