Summary
In this study, researchers from Iran evaluated the impact of vitamin D supplement therapy on glucose regulation in children with type 1 diabetes. In total, 30 children with type 1 diabetes and low vitamin D levels were enrolled in the study. In addition to the standard insulin therapy for diabetics, the patients also received 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 once a week for 12 weeks. Among others, vitamin D and long-term glucose levels (HbA1c) were measured before and after treatment. Vitamin D levels significantly increased after 12 weeks of treatment. Additionally, HbA1c and other parameters significantly improved after treatment with vitamin D. In conclusion, this study indicates that vitamin D treatment would result in better glucose regulation and prevention of related complications in type 1 diabetes patients. More details can be found in the study.
References
Dehkordi et al.