Type 2 diabetics are mostly people over 40 years old, this age group of patients not only need to control blood sugar, but also need proper calcium supplementation to prevent osteoporosis, that diabetics how to supplement calcium? Most calcium gluconate does not contain sugar, but the gluconic acid it contains will stimulate the blood sugar concentration to a certain extent, resulting in blood sugar instability, which is not conducive to disease control; and its calcium content and absorption rate are low, but also easy to cause some intestinal reactions, so diabetics should not choose calcium gluconate. People with constipation should not choose calcium carbonate preparations, which may aggravate constipation. Combined with the lack of stomach acid can choose calcium citrate. Calcium supplements suitable for diabetics should not only meet the needs of the general population, that is, high calcium content, high absorption rate, containing vitamin D, etc., preferably without sodium, potassium, sugar, cholesterol and other components affecting blood sugar, calcium citrate, calcium citrate basically meet the above requirements, more suitable for diabetics. Calcium supplements are more effective when taken in several doses than in one dose; drinking more water while taking calcium supplements can increase the absorption rate of calcium. Calcium should be taken in moderation. Excessive calcium supplementation may lead to stones, vascular calcification, and convulsions of the body. The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (2011) recommend a daily calcium intake of 800 mg (elemental calcium) for adults, and 1000 mg for postmenopausal women and the elderly. For diabetics, a scientific dietary supplement is safer. The general population is recommended to drink 400-500 ml of milk daily, and people with lactose intolerance can choose yogurt. In addition, usually you can also choose some high calcium food, such as shrimp, kelp, nori, fungus, soy products, etc., the calcium absorption rate of these foods is low, but the accumulation of time can also play a certain role in calcium. It is not recommended to drink bone broth for calcium, because there is basically no calcium in the soup, and it is rich in fat, which can easily lead to dyslipidemia or excessive weight gain. The most important thing is that you can get the best out of your diabetes.