glucosamine and chondroitin

[gilfan44]

I was told to use this for a siatica and hip problem. I know it says not to use if you have diabetes. I don't have diabetes but i am concerned that if this med raised your blood sugar it may be counter productive to my diet. the total grams of carbs is only 2 per day but I want to be sure it will not effect my ongoing diet.

[BKM]

I take glucosamine chondroitin -- no problems with this WOE. But ifI stop taking it, in a few weeks I start having knee problems again (stiff, achy -- can't kneel down or get up easily).

And my daughter (type 1 diabetic for the past 25 years) has been prescribed this for some arthritis flareups by her endocrinologist.....

[Gailew]

I used to take glucosamine and chondroitin and it really worked well for my knees. It helps my husband too. Then I read that glucosamine might stall weight loss but chondroitin doesn't. I don't know if this is true, but by then I had also read that Sam-e is good for the joints and I had already added that to my pile of supplements. So I stopped the glu-chon. and kept the Sam-e because of it's mood stablizing benefit, and my joints are still doing great. As long as I stay away from wheat, I have very little joint problems. Hope this is helpful, something to think about anyway--Gail

[TVMichelle]

I take gluc/chon as more of a preventive, but when you read the label, it's quite alarmist. So I called my endo (I have hyperthyroidism) and she said just don't take it less than 2 hours before I take my thyroid med. But I have been stalled now for 8 weeks, so maybe I'll do what Gail does and take Sam-e. Anybody know WHY glucosamine is supposed to stall weight loss? It can't be the paltry carbs alone!

Michelle

[Zuleikaa]

I've been taking glucosamine/codroitin for 6 years and it hasn't interferered with my weight loss. When I'm losing, lol!!!

[kebaldwin]

Much of the joint pain is arthritis which is inflammation of the joints. Omega 3s and other supplements will help with reducing inflammation. I have been taking G&C for many years and found that the Omega 3s are just as important. I recommend both.