Silent Thief Secretly Robs Diabetics of Nutrients

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted March 17, 2025

If you have blood sugar problems, you’re probably already keeping a close eye on your blood sugar.

But another threat lurks in the shadows—what researchers call “hidden hunger,” a sneaky form of malnutrition.

And a massive new study reveals it’s more common than anyone thought…
An eye-opening analysis published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health looked at 132 studies involving over 52,000 people with type 2 diabetes.

What they found is alarming.

Turns out, many folks with diabetes are unknowingly walking around with serious vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Here’s the shocking breakdown…

• A whopping 60.5 percent tested were severely low in Vitamin D
• 42 percent weren’t getting enough magnesium
• Nearly 30 percent were running low on iron
• 29 percent had B12 deficiency (which was even higher if they were taking metformin)

But these aren’t just numbers on a lab report…

These hidden deficiencies can affect your energy levels, mood, immune system, and even how well your diabetes medications work!

The causes? Well, it’s a perfect storm:

• Genetic factors
• Our modern sedentary lifestyle
• Poor dietary choices
• The obesity epidemic
• Even some diabetes medications can deplete certain nutrients

But before you rush out to stock up on every supplement on the shelf, take a breath. After all, you’re already juggling blood sugar readings, medication schedules, and dietary restrictions.

This is one case where a good multivitamin is the simple solution you’re looking for.

Think about it. One daily pill that helps fill all these nutritional gaps? That’s a lot easier than trying to micromanage a dozen different supplements.

Of course, you’ll want to talk to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen. They can help you choose the right multivitamin for your specific needs and make sure it won’t interfere with your medications.

Remember, managing diabetes is like putting together a puzzle—and blood sugar control is just one piece. Don’t let this silent thief leave you with nutritional gaps that keep you from seeing the complete picture of your health.

P.S. Discover the TRUTH about diabetes drugs and brain aging.

Source:

Daya Krishan Mangal, Nida Shaikh, Himanshu Tolani, Diksha Gautam, et al., Burden of micronutrient deficiency among patients with type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2025; e000950.

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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