Glucosamine has been used for arthritis ... doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Background and objective: Glucosamine is suggested to affect glucose transport and insulin resistance. The effects of oral glucosamine on serum glucose and insulin ... and during the 3 h after ...

Its pain-relieving effects ... glucosamine improved knee OA pain and others that found little to no improvement in joint pain. Glucosamine sulfate is typically taken once daily in a dose of 1,500 mg.