A new article in
Diabetes Care reports that people with Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to develop vitamin D deficiency
than are non-diabetics. The authors of the study, from Sacro Cuore Hospital in Italy, say that three out of every five
patients with Type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D Deficiency. A vitamin D deficiency could be a big deal for your
health, affecting bone health, in particular. The researchers suggest the problem be dealt with by either routinely
giving Type 2 diabetics vitamin D supplements or by screening for this deficiency in Type 2 diabetics. At right is a
cool computerized rendition of a vitamin D molecule, which I found on the website www.worldofmolecules.com. (Sigh. I
love the Internet. There's something for everyone!)Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
Type 2 diabetics prone to vitamin D deficiency
A new article in
Diabetes Care reports that people with Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to develop vitamin D deficiency
than are non-diabetics. The authors of the study, from Sacro Cuore Hospital in Italy, say that three out of every five
patients with Type 2 diabetes show signs of vitamin D Deficiency. A vitamin D deficiency could be a big deal for your
health, affecting bone health, in particular. The researchers suggest the problem be dealt with by either routinely
giving Type 2 diabetics vitamin D supplements or by screening for this deficiency in Type 2 diabetics. At right is a
cool computerized rendition of a vitamin D molecule, which I found on the website www.worldofmolecules.com. (Sigh. I
love the Internet. There's something for everyone!)
