Diabetes and Vitamin D
- Author:
Jun Hwa HONG
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Statement
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes 2021;22(1):6-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Renewed interest in vitamin D has occurred recently because it has been linked to diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, infection, and cancer. Research studies continue to support vitamin D deficiency as correlated with development of diabetes mellitus and progression of diabetes complications. However, most research is based on observational, epidemiological studies, which are important for generating hypotheses but do not prove causality. Furthermore, there is lack of evidence demonstrating the role of vitamin D supplementation in preventing diabetes from a prediabetic state or improving glycemic control and diabetes complications. The purpose of this article is to summarize the latest information related to diabetes and vitamin D.
