In Diabetes Give Vitamin D Supplementation As An Adjuvant Therapy

In Diabetes Give Vitamin D Supplementation As An Adjuvant Therapy

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired human insulin action, suggesting a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus type 2.

In a study of Saudi T2 diabetes patients receiving oral vitamin D3 (2000 IU/day), supplementation of vitamin D at 18 months significantly improved lipid profile with a favorable change in HDL/LDL ratio, and HOMA-β function, which were more pronounced in T2DM females.

The present interventional study performed in an Arab population suggests that daily 2000 IU vitamin D3 supplementation in a vitamin D deficient T2DM population is associated with measurable cardioprotective indices.

Supplementation to achieve higher levels of vitamin D remains a promising adjuvant therapy for T2DM patients.