Al-Marsad Journal: The Journal of Endocrine, Metabolic and Immunity Disorders said: Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for diabetes in addition to its complications, particularly cardiovascular disease.
He noted that low levels of vitamin D have been consistently linked to insulin resistance and the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health adds that magnesium can also play an important role. With express
“Magnesium deficiency can increase the risk of developing diabetes,” he explains. Numerous studies have examined whether taking magnesium supplements helps people with or at risk of diabetes. However, the studies are generally small and their results are not conclusive.
He noted that magnesium is found in a wide variety of foods, including high amounts in bran, some seeds, nuts and spinach.
Other potentially diabetes-related deficiencies include zinc and chromium, which have multiple roles in insulin and glucose control. However, more research is needed to clarify their role.
