Abstract
The authors examined the literature on the close relationship of magnesium to carbohydrate metabolism. It was found that a diabetic condition is apt to bring about marked changes in body magnesium content and its compartmental distribution, and that the administration of dietary magnesium supplements can have a favorable influence on metabolic control, thus reducing insulin requirement and counteracting the progression of late diabetic complications.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Blood Glucose*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / metabolism*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / therapy
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / blood
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / therapy
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Diet, Diabetic
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Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism
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Female
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Homeostasis
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Humans
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Insulin / administration & dosage
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Magnesium / administration & dosage
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Magnesium / blood*
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Male
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Dietary Carbohydrates
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Insulin
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Magnesium