Vitamin D and Diabetes.

Ju,  Dallae

doi:2011.12.2.104

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 12(2); 2011 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2011;12(2):104-108.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/kcd.2011.12.2.104 Published online June 1, 2011.

비타민D와 당뇨병

주달래

Vitamin D and Diabetes.

Dallae Ju

Department of Food Service and Nutrition Care, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jurea@snuh.org

Abstract

Epidemiologic evidence suggests that vitamin D status, as assessed by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, is associated with increased risk for diabetes, and that adequate intake of vitamin D may prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. Many individuals with diabetes have decreased levels of vitamin D, and lack of vitamin D may be associated with hyperglycemia, increased hemoglobin A1c, insulin resistance, and progression of diabetes. Optimal vitamin D status is needed to prevent adverse outcomes in diabetic patients. Increasing intake of vitamin D by diet, oral supplements and sun exposure may be easy and cost-effective methods to improve metabolic control and prevent diabetes.

Key Words: Vitamin D, Diabetes, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, Vitamin D supplement