During subgroup analysis , a more beneficial effect of magnesium supplementation was observed in diabetic subjects with hypomagnesaemia .
CONCLUSIONS Magnesium supplementation can produce a favourable effect on FPG , HDL , LDL , TG and SBP .
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disorders remain the leading cause of death in type 2 diabetic patients .
In the present study , a systematic review and a meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials ( RCTs ) were conducted aim ing to evaluate the effect of magnesium supplementation on  type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) associated cardiovascular risk factors in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals .
Improved Insulin Response and Action by Chronic Magnesium Administration in Aged NIDDM Subjects
In eight aged non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ( NIDDM ) subjects , insulin response and action were studied before and after chronic magnesium supplementation ( 2 g/day ) to diet . Chronic magnesium supplementation to diet versus placebo produced 7 ) a significant increase in plasma ( 0.83 ± 0.05 vs. 0.78 ± 0.06 mM , P < .05 ) and erythrocyte ( 2.03 ± 0.06 vs. 1.88 ± 0.09 mM , P < .01 ) magnesium levels , 2 ) an increase in acute insulin response ( AIR ) ( 4.0 ± 0.6 vs. - 1 .6 ± 0.6 mU/L , P < .05 ) to glucose pulse , and 3 ) an increase in glucose infusion rate ( GIR ) ( 3.6 ± 0.6 vs. 2.9 ± 0.5 mg kg∼1 min−1 P < .025 ) calculated in the last 60 min of a euglycemic-hyperinsulinemic ( 100U m2 · min−1 during 180 min ) glucose clamp . Net increase in AIR , glucose disappearance rate after glucose pulse , and GIR were significantly and positively correlated to the net increase in erythrocyte magnesium content calculated after chronic magnesium supplementation to diet . In conclusion , our data suggest that NIDDM subjects may benefit from therapeutic chronic administration of magnesium salts
During subgroup analysis , a more beneficial effect of magnesium supplementation was observed in diabetic subjects with hypomagnesaemia .
CONCLUSIONS Magnesium supplementation can produce a favourable effect on FPG , HDL , LDL , TG and SBP .
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disorders remain the leading cause of death in type 2 diabetic patients .
In the present study , a systematic review and a meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials ( RCTs ) were conducted aim ing to evaluate the effect of magnesium supplementation on  type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) associated cardiovascular risk factors in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals .