Low serum magnesium and zinc levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A pilot study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science and Technology - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is associated with alterations in the metabolism of zinc (Zn) and magnesium (Mg). Direct associations of these two trace elements with Diabetes mellitus have been observed by many researchers. The aim of the present study was to estimate the serum levels of these trace elements in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study population consists of total ninety participants, out of whom 45 subjects were type 2 diabetic patients and 45 were healthy age matched controls. All the participants were in the age group of 40– 55 years. Blood samples were collected for the estimation of Fasting glucose, serum magnesium and zinc. The present study showed that mean serum zinc level was significantly low in diabetics as compared to control subjects. Our study recommends supplementation of with Zn and Mg may have beneficial role in Diabetes Mellitus as diabetic patients have lower serum magnesium and zinc levels when compared to healthy individuals.
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D Kumar, V Priya, J Jaiprabhu, R Swaroopa
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