TITLE:
Vitamin D and Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
AUTHORS:
Cintia Linhares e Souza, Larissa Bianca Paiva Cunha de Sá, Denise Rosso Tenório Wanderley Rocha, Alberto Krayyem Arbex
KEYWORDS:
Vitamin D, Vitamin D Deficiency, Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases,
Vol.6 No.1,
January
12,
2016
ABSTRACT: Vitamin D deficiency and
Diabetes are both disorders of high prevalence in the world. Currently,
evidences suggest a possible correlation of low levels of vitamin D with the
diagnosis of DiabetesMellitus.
Hypovitaminosis D could be associated with insulin resistance and Diabetes
Mellitus, which would in part explain mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis
of Diabetes. The aim of this work is to discuss the association between Vitamin
D and Diabetes, questioning if vitamin D can preventthe settlement of diabetes orslow down its clinical evolution, and
improve the pancreatic function, thus providing a better glycaemic control.