The Role of Vitamin D and Calcium in Type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Anastassios G. Pittas · Tufts Medical Center

Bess Dawson‐Hughes · Tufts Medical Center

Abstract

Vitamin D and calcium insufficiency may negatively influence glycemia, whereas combined supplementation with both nutrients may be beneficial in optimizing glucose metabolism.

Topics & Keywords

Vitamin D Research Studies Diet and metabolism studies Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Volume 92, Issue 6, pp. 2017-2029

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2007-0298

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