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Alpha Lipoic Acid and Diabetes Medicines: Why Low Blood Sugar Is the Concern
Alpha lipoic acid can lower blood sugar, so Memorial Sloan Kettering tells people who take blood sugar medicines to talk to their provider first. Trimoryn lists 25 mg per capsule. If you use insulin or pills for diabetes, ask a pharmacist or doctor before you start.
Written by the Trimoryn label deskUpdated · 5 min read
The warning01
Why is there a warning about alpha lipoic acid?
Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, also lowers blood sugar. If you already take a medicine that does the same, the effects can add up.
Memorial Sloan Kettering lists nausea, vomiting and low blood sugar among the side effects. It advises people who take drugs that lower blood sugar to talk with their provider, and it notes that high doses can bring on symptoms of low blood sugar 1. The Trimoryn panel lists alpha lipoic acid at 25 mg a capsule, one capsule a day. We do not know what that dose does in your body alongside your medicine, and no source tested this capsule.
Symptoms02
What are the signs of low blood sugar?
Common signs are shaking, sweating, hunger, a fast heartbeat, dizziness and a sense of confusion. Your care team may list others for you.
Early
Shakiness, sweating, hunger, headache, a pounding heart.
Later
Blurred sight, trouble thinking, slurred speech, weakness.
Emergency
Passing out, a seizure, or being unable to swallow. Call 911.
Know your own action plan. If your clinician has given you one, follow it. If you feel these signs after starting any supplement, stop and tell your clinician, and report it to FDA MedWatch at 1-888-463-6332 2.
Ask first03
Who should ask before taking it?
Anyone who uses insulin, sulfonylureas, metformin or any blood sugar medicine should ask first. So should anyone on chemotherapy or radiation, because ALA may work against them 1.
| Situation | Why ask |
|---|---|
| Diabetes medicine or insulin | Effects on blood sugar can add together |
| Cancer treatment | ALA may work against some treatments |
| Thyroid medicine | The label tells people with medical conditions to consult a physician |
| Eating disorder, or skipping meals | Low food intake raises the risk of low blood sugar |
| Pregnant, nursing, under 18 | The label says not for these groups |
If you struggle with food, the Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline is +1 (866) 662-1235 3.
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See packsSteps04
What should you do before you start?
Take the bottle or a photo of the label to your pharmacist and ask about every medicine you use.
Bring the panel
Show the full Supplement Facts, not just the front. See the Supplement Facts page.
Ask three questions
Will it stack with my medicine? Should I check my sugar more often? What signs should make me stop?
Keep your medicine
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Never stop or cut a dose to make room for a supplement.
Next step05
Is the alpha lipoic acid line a reason to buy?
It is one of eleven lines, and it is also the one that needs the most care if you use blood sugar medicine.
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FAQ06
Trimoryn questions people ask
Can ALA make my blood sugar drop if I do not have diabetes?
It can lower blood sugar, so signs are possible for anyone. Ask your clinician if you have any doubt.
Should I check my sugar more if I start a supplement?
Ask the person who manages your diabetes. They know your medicine and targets.
What dose of ALA is in Trimoryn?
The panel lists 25 mg per capsule, one capsule a day on the label.
Is eating with the capsule helpful for low sugar?
The label says to take it 15-30 minutes before a meal. Whether that changes risk is unknown, so ask your clinician.
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