This meta- analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation improves indices of glycemic control ( FBG , HOMA-IR , and HbA1C ) in patients with diabetes mellitus .
Hence , vitamin D supplements may be of potential therapeutic value in diabetic patients , as an adjuvant therapy along with other treatments
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This systematic review and meta- analysis aim ed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplements on indices of glycemic control [ homeostatic model assessment -insulin resistance ( HOMA-IR ) , hemoglobin A1C ( HbA1C ) , fasting blood glucose ( FBG ) , and quantitative insulin-sensitivity check index ( QUICKI ) and lipid profile in diabetic patients .
Effect of vitamin D on proteinuria in type 2 diabetic patients
Background Vitamin D ( Vit D ) deficiency is a common disorder in diabetic patients and may be a risk factor for ischemic heart disease and exacerbation of diabetic nephropathy(DN ) . Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Vit D3 therapy on protein uriain  type 2 diabetic patients with deficient or insufficient serum Vit D. Patients and Methods In a double blind clinical trial , 60 type 2 diabetic patients with proteinuria greater than 150 mg/day who had Vit D deficiency or insufficiency were r and omly enrolled in two equal groups . Pearl of Vit D as 50 000 IU/week and placebo ( 1 tablet per week ) were prescribed in patients of case and control groups respectively for 8 weeks . At the beginning and 2 months later , 24 hours urine protein was checked in all patients . Results There is no difference between serums Vit D level in case and control group at the beginning of the study , however at the end of the study serum Vit D level was significantly higher in the case group . There is no difference in proteinuria between case and control group at the beginning and the end of the study , while a significant difference between the changes of proteinuria before and after the study was seen in two groups ( P = 0.028 ) . Conclusions Vit D deficiency may exacerbate protein uric and DN , hence correction of Vit D deficiency may decrease proteinuria in diabetic patients with nephropathy
This meta- analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation improves indices of glycemic control ( FBG , HOMA-IR , and HbA1C ) in patients with diabetes mellitus .
Hence , vitamin D supplements may be of potential therapeutic value in diabetic patients , as an adjuvant therapy along with other treatments
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This systematic review and meta- analysis aim ed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplements on indices of glycemic control [ homeostatic model assessment -insulin resistance ( HOMA-IR ) , hemoglobin A1C ( HbA1C ) , fasting blood glucose ( FBG ) , and quantitative insulin-sensitivity check index ( QUICKI ) and lipid profile in diabetic patients .