Summary This study explored the association between advanced diabetes retinopathy (an eye disease caused by high sugar levels) and vitamin D. 889 participants, including patients with diabetic retinopathy and healthy participants, were involved. The results showed that patients with vitamin D deficiency had a significantly higher prevalence of diabetic retinopathy compared to healthy participants with…
Summary This trial, conducted by researchers from the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and Qatar, aimed to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the quality of life of patients with painful diabetic neuropathy. To this end, 143 patients with symptomatic diabetic neuropathy (damage or dysfunction of nerves due to diabetes) were given a high dose…
Summary To assess the effects of calcium and vitamin D on women with gestational diabetes, 60 participants with this condition received either a combined calcium and vitamin D supplement or a placebo for 6 weeks. In the supplementation group, a significant decrease in cesarean section rate, maternal hospitalization, and hospitalization of newborns were found as…
Summary This review by the Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated the efficacy of various dietary supplements on gestational diabetes risk. 53 trials were reviewed with a total of 9443 participants. The researchers’ analysis found that vitamin D and inositol supplementation was particularly successful in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes. Additionally, inositol, probiotics, and…
Summary In the present study, vitamin D levels, inflammation indicators, and glucose (sugar) levels were compared between pregnant women with gestational diabetes and pregnant women with a normal response to glucose sugar. The results included significantly lower vitamin D levels in women with gestational diabetes. A significant negative correlation was also observed between vitamin D…
Summary Gestational diabetes, which involves maternal obesity, oxidative stress, and inflammation, is a common pregnancy complication. Several dietary compounds have shown beneficial effects on diabetes and inflammation. Two American research departments summarized knowledge from studies evaluating the associations between nutritional components (including antioxidant vitamins and minerals), maternal obesity, oxidative stress, and inflammation in women with…
Summary Diabetes is associated with low levels of vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the body. This study aimed to evaluate various involved parameters and vitamin B1 levels in type 1 and type 2 diabetes compared to healthy study participants. In this study, 90 participants were divided into three groups, with each 30 test persons. Group A…
Summary This study, conducted by a Chinese medical university, evaluated the association between vitamin D deficiency and retinopathy severity in diabetic patients. The study used data from several surveys to evaluate associations between retinopathy severity and long-term glucose (HbA1c) levels. The interaction between the regulation of long-term glucose levels, vitamin D deficiency, and retinopathy severity…
Summary Vitamins and trace elements are essential for a well-functioning body, and micronutrient deficiencies can lead to widespread health problems. This review, conducted by American research departments, discusses the consequences of micronutrient deficiencies in diabetes and insulin resistance. The level of micronutrients in the human body depends on many factors, like the origin and composition…
Summary This review summarized current knowledge on the effect of vitamin D on type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus and on vascular complications associated with this disease. Several studies have provided evidence for the role of vitamin D in diabetes mellitus and found a potential link between low vitamin D levels and diabetes. More…
Summary Vitamins and trace elements are essential for a well-functioning human body, and micronutrient deficiencies can lead to widespread health problems. This review, conducted by American research departments, discusses the consequences of micronutrient deficiencies in diabetes and insulin resistance. The level of micronutrients in the human body depends on many factors, like the origin and…
Summary This publication presents data on blood levels of vitamin D in patients with diabetes and in people without the disease. The results indicated that both type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients have lower levels of vitamin D when compared with non-diabetic people. More details can be found in the study. References Shen L,…
Summary This study assessed the effect of vitamin D in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage). Vitamin D was administered to 143 patients with diabetes and neuropathy. The results showed that treatment with vitamin D is associated with a significant decrease in the symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy. More details can be found in…
Summary The present study was designed to examine the effect of curcumin on kidney (renal) function and oxidative stress (imbalance between free radicals and the body antioxidant defenses) in diabetes. Diabetic rats were divided into four groups, namely control rats, diabetic rats and diabetic rats treated with curcumin (15 and 30 mg/kg) for 2 weeks.…
Summary This study determined whether vitamin D supplementation improved the function of the pancreas in adults at high risk of diabetes. The pancreasis important for the insulin production and the regulation of blood sugar levels. 92 adults received either vitamin D or calcium for 16 weeks. The researchers found that participants receiving vitamin D supplements…