Abstract

Introduction: Magnesium (Mg) deficiency is a common problem in diabetic patients. Deficiency of Mg may increase the incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and occurrence of diabetic complications. Objective: To assess the serum magnesium and HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes patients. Method: This is a case control study and the sample size was 60 ( 30 type 2 diabetic patients and 30 controls). Serum magnesium levels and HbA1c were measured . Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 16.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) Results: The serum magnesium levels are significantly lower in diabetic patients when compared to controls (P<0.001) . There was a significant correlation between the diabetic status and low serum magnesium levels. The values of HbA1C (%) were positively correlated with blood glucose level and negatively correlated with serum magnesium levels. Conclusion: Hypomagnesaemia is associated with micro vascular complications and poor glycemic control. It is important to regularly monitor magnesium levels in all type 2 diabetic patients.

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