[Micronutrients in diabetology: complementary medicine update 2014]

Med Monatsschr Pharm. 2014 Aug;37(8):284-92; quiz 293-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent endocrine diseases that is associated with high oxidative stress and vascular inflammation. Type 1 and 2 diabetes are characterized by significant losses of important micronutrients such as vitamin C, magnesium, zinc or vitamin D due to metabolic basis of the disease, medication and/or its complications. The evidence of changes in micronutrient metabolism as a consequence of the disease and the influence of selective supplementation are reviewed in this paper. The importance of micronutrients, notably vitamin C, B-group vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin K, coenzyme Q10, magnesium, zinc, chromium and copper under practical conditions are assessed. There is a lot of evidence that demonstrates the positive influence ofmicronutrient supplementation on glycemic control and the risk of diabetic complications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Complementary Therapies*
  • Diabetes Complications / diet therapy
  • Diabetes Complications / prevention & control*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / diet therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus / therapy*
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Humans
  • Micronutrients
  • Minerals / therapeutic use
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Micronutrients
  • Minerals
  • Vitamins