Summary This review provides an overview of the currently available evidences on the effect of vitamin K supplementation in the management of diabetes. The results reported the beneficial role of vitamin K supplementation in preventing insulin resistance (the diminished ability of the body to respond to the action of insulin in decreasing blood sugars) and…
Summary This study tested the capability of vitamin B3 (niacin) in treating altered blood fats (dyslipidemias) in diabetic patients. 42 diabetic patients with dyslipidemias were treated with vitamin B3. The results showed that vitamin B3 was effective against dyslipidemias, and it should be considered as an important drug to treat altered blood fats in diabetic…
Summary The aim of this study was to examine whether vitamin C is capable of reducing inflammation in obese adults with high blood pressure and/or diabetes. 64 patients were given either 500 mg vitamin C twice a day or no treatment. The results showed that vitamin C reduced inflammation in obese patients with high blood…
Summary This research collected studies on the use of dietary supplements in the management of high blood pressure and diabetes. The studies showed that micronutrients were effective and safe substitutes for toxic and expensive conventional drugs. Moreover, it turned out that micronutrients are generally free from side effects. The authors therefore concluded that dietary supplements…
Summary This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of resveratrol in type 2 diabetic patients. Resveratrol is a plant polyphenol that has been found to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. 19 diabetes patients were randomly assigned into two groups: a resveratrol group receiving 5 mg resveratrol twice daily and a control group receiving…
Summary The present study explored the protective effects of resveratrol in diabetes-induced kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy) by assessing markers of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals production and the body’s antioxidant defenses. The analysis demonstrated the protective nature of resveratrol by attenuating markers of oxidative stress in renal tissues of diabetic…
Summary This study investigated the relationship between vitamin D and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. 961 patients were followed over a period of 11 years. The results showed a significantly reduced risk for diabetes in people with higher vitamin D levels. Further details can be found in the study. References Deep Dutta, Indira Maisnam, Ankit Shrivastava, Anirban…
Summary The aim of this review was to examine the association between vitamin D status and the incidence of type 2 diabetes. A total of 19 studies was included. This analysis showed that individuals with the highest vitamin D status (>25 ng/ml) had a 43% lower risk of developing diabetes. Further details can be found in…
Summary This study examined the relationships between vitamin D and diabetes risk factors (i.e. blood sugar levels) in obese children. Data of 411 obese American children were recorded. The results showed that lower vitamin D levels were associated with increased risk factors for diabetes in obese children. Further details can be found in the study.…
Summary The objective of this study was to determine whether vitamin D deficiency was associated with type 2 diabetes among HIV-infected patients. Data were obtained from all participants enrolled in the prospective Modena (Italy) HIV Metabolic Clinic Cohort. Results showed that HIV-infected patients with diabetes had lower vitamin D levels compared with those without diabetes.…
Summary This study evaluated oxidative stress (imbalance between free radicals production and the body’s antioxidant defenses) in diabetic patients by estimating the effect of vitamin E. A total of 40 children (20 diabetic patients plus 20 healthy controls) were examined in the study. The results demonstrated that vitamin E ameliorates oxidative stress in diabetic patients…
Summary This study examined the beneficial effects of resveratrol on diabetes-induced kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy). Diabetic rats were treated with or without resveratrol at 0.75mg/kg body weight 3 times a day for 8 weeks. The results revealed that resveratrol ameliorates changes associated with early diabetic nephropathy. Further details can be found in the study. References…
Summary This study analyzed the link between a diet high in low-fat dairy products and diabetes risk in women after menopause (postmenopause). 82,076 postmenopausal women who did not report diabetes at enrollment were involved in the study. The intakes of dairy products were evaluated by means of a questionnaire at the start of the study…
Summary This study investigated the effects of resveratrol in regulating hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), pro-inflammatory factors, insulin secretion and antioxidant defenses in diabetes. Oral resveratrol was administered (5 mg/kg body weight) to diabetic rats for 30 days. The results of the present investigation demonstrated that resveratrol exhibited significant anti-diabetic effects by attenuating hyperglycemia, enhancing…
Summary This study was conducted to evaluate the benefit of high-dose vitamin D supplementation in diabetic patients with cardiovascular complications. 47 patients with type 2 diabetes were assigned into two groups: Group 1 received a vitamin D supplement at a dose of 1000 U (units) per day for 12 months. Group 2 received matching placebo…
Summary This study analyzed the protective effect of turmeric and curcumin (the plant turmeric is a source of curcumin) on oxidative stress, i.e. an imbalance between free radicals production and the body’s antioxidant defenses. Oxidative stress is associated with diabetes complications. Diabetic rats were fed either only their normal diet or a diet containing curcumin…
Summary This study examined associations between the intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish and shellfish and the risk of diabetes. Data from 51,963 men and 64,193 women free of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer were analyzed. The results highlighted a reduced diabetes risk in women with a high fish and shellfish intake. Further details…
Summary The objective of this study was to examine the association between vitamin D levels in the blood and diabetes mellitus. Analyses were carried out on 5787 Korean adults (2453 men and 3334 women) who were 20 years or older. The results showed that low vitamin D blood levels were associated with a high risk…
Summary This study tested the associations between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing diabetes and insulin resistance (the diminished ability of the body to respond to the action of insulin in decreasing blood sugars) during pregnancy. Blood samples were taken from 655 participants in the first (6-13 weeks) and second (24-28 weeks) trimester.…
Summary C-reactive protein is a marker for inflammation and higher concentrations are associated with an increased risk for diabetes. This study determined whether magnesium supplementation modifies C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels in healthy adults with prediabetes (high blood sugar levels but not in the diabetes range) and low magnesium levels (hypomagnesemia). A total of 62 men…
Summary This study analyzed the relation between vitamin D and anemia (low levels of red blood cells/hemoglobin in the blood) in patients with type 2 diabetes. After hemoglobin and vitamin D concentrations were evaluated in male patients with type 2 diabetes, it was found that vitamin D is associated with higher hemoglobin levels and a…
Summary The present study examined the relation between omega-3 fatty acids and diabetes in 3088 men and women with an average age of 75 years. The results showed that individuals with the highest blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids had a lower risk of diabetes. Further details can be found in the study. References Shu…
Summary This study examined whether vitamin C levels, fruit and vegetable intake are associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes. Participants were men and women aged 40 to 75 years. Food intake was evaluated by means of a questionnaire. Vitamin C levels and the habitual intake of fruit and vegetables were then assessed. It…
Summary Oxidative stress (imbalance between free radicals production and the body´s antioxidant defenses) is one of the major mechanisms involved in the development of diabetic nephropathy. This study examined the link between quercetin (antioxidant), diabetes and diabetic nephropathy (renal dysfunction). Quercetin (10 mg/kg per day) was given for 4 weeks in both control and diabetic…