Summary

Taiwanese research departments analyzed the level of zinc and parameters related to free radicals and oxidative stress in type 1 diabetic patients and healthy test persons. Patients with poor controlled glucose (sugar) levels were found to have significantly lower zinc levels. Additionally, levels of oxidative stress were significantly increased in diabetes patients. A significant correlation was observed between the measured oxidative stress parameters and long-term glucose levels in these patients. These results suggest that oxidative stress correlates with blood sugar levels, indicating that the reduction of oxidative stress can prevent diabetic complications. More details can be found in the study.

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Lin et al.

 

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