Vitamin D and Diabetes.
10.4093/jkd.2011.12.2.104
- Author:
Dallae JU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Food Service and Nutrition Care, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jurea@snuh.org
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Vitamin D;
Diabetes;
25-hydroxyvitamin D;
Vitamin D supplement
- MeSH:
Diet;
Hemoglobins;
Humans;
Hyperglycemia;
Insulin Resistance;
Solar System;
Vitamin D;
Vitamins
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2011;12(2):104-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Epidemiologic evidence suggests that vitamin D status, as assessed by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, is associated with increased risk for diabetes, and that adequate intake of vitamin D may prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Many individuals with diabetes have decreased levels of vitamin D, and lack of vitamin D may be associated with hyperglycemia, increased hemoglobin A1c, insulin resistance, and progression of diabetes. Optimal vitamin D status is needed to prevent adverse outcomes in diabetic patients. Increasing intake of vitamin D by diet, oral supplements and sun exposure may be easy and cost-effective methods to improve metabolic control and prevent diabetes.
