Thursday, July 21, 2011

Dr KK Answers: Is there a link between low vitamin D levels and future diabetes?


A suboptimal vitamin D and calcium status has been associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes. In adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, short-term supplementation with cholecalciferol improved β- cell function and had a marginal effect on attenuating the rise in HbA1c.
Source: Am J Clin Nutr 2011 Jun 29.

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