Ask the Diabetes Educator Archive    Could you tell me if flax
seed oil is good or harmful to me? I am a type 2 diabetic.   I
know of no negatives for flax seeds on diabetes; they are a
nutritious food that may help with arthritic inflammations and
in lowering blood fats. One Tablespoon per day is a suggested
intake of the oil, or two Tablespoons of ground seeds. They
contain an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies do not
manufacture this. However, someone with diabetes will probably
be better off taking a fish oil supplement for these essential
fats, as diabetes can impair the body's ability to convert the
flax oil into a useable essential fatty acid. If you do eat
fish, cold water fish, preferable from Alaska, is the best
source. A pure grade fish oil is a useful alternative, so that
both flax and fish can be taken for different benefits.  Get Our
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