Proteins are necessary for tissue repair and for the construction of new tissue. Every cell needs protein to maintain its life. Protein is also the primary substance used to replace worn out or dead cells. Your muscles, hair, nails, skin, and eyes are made of protein.
Taking supplemental chromium has been shown repeatedly to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, even to the point of reversing type II diabetes in many people (1). Thus, as my old clinical nutrition professor pointed out, apparently a chromium deficiency can actually lead to type II diabetes.
Tips for Insulin Dose Adjustment:8. 1  Fix the lows first and highs later. 2  Adjust insulin dose by 5% to 10% per week or 1 or 2 units at a time to prevent hypoglycemia. 3  Adjust one insulin at a time.  If unexplained morning hyperglycemia is occurring, determine the cause before adjusting therapy.