Due to the stress that diabetes can put on the body, 21st Century's Diabetic Support Formula offers a potent blend of vitamins and minerals that may be deficient. It contains the essential anti-oxidant vitamins A, C, E, and selenium in addition to alpha lipoic acid, which may support healthy glucose metabolism in addition to its anti-oxidant properties. Folic acid is included to assist normal heart health, and chromium picolinate supports regular protein and fat metabolism. The 21st Century Diabetic Support Formula is created specifically to provide nutritional support for those with diabetes and includes additional herbal support from bitter melon and gymnema sylvestris.