Zinc Prevents Diabetes Damage Jul 11, 2011 20:04:34 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by David Lawrence Dewey on Jul 11, 2011 20:04:34 GMT -5 Zinc Prevents Diabetes Damage.www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/230229.php?form_372.replyids=2&form_363.replyids=2&form_346.userid=215&form_346.replyids=10724In type 2 diabetes, a protein called amylin forms dense clumps that shut down insulin-producing cells, wreaking havoc on the control of blood sugar. But zinc has a knack for preventing amylin from misbehaving.