Lack of Vitamin D can accelerate type 2 diabetes in case of some patients. There are hormones controlling blood sugar produced with the help of Vitamin D. How does this material affect pancreatic cells responsible for releasing insulin in the body? They ensure glucose distribution is uniform and does not spike its levels. If there is resistance to glucose, then onset of this condition is clear. Studies are still being conducted to understand the role of vitamin D in diabetes to help people harness its goodness.

Lack of Vitamin D

Avigna Diagnostics focuses on benefits of vitamin D for diabetes. Are you thinking of taking supplements and would like to know the dosage required? Your doctor may give a treatment which includes a specific role of Vitamin D dosage for diabetics. 

Clinical Results Reported Until Now

A low or lack of this vitamin will decrease insulin levels. Some studies show that 25 – dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)D) stimulates the pancreatic cell to secrete insulin. In low levels the cells dysfunction and resistance goes up. The secretion of insulin and glucose are hampered. Supplements may (or be able to) decrease blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes. If the supplements are 1000 IU/per day for more than 12 weeks it is considered beneficial.

Benefits of Vitamin D for Diabetes

Insulin regulates sugar levels in the body. Response to Vitamin D intake improves efficiency in its production. Otherwise type 2 diabetes sets in. But results differ from one person to another.

The Main Benefits:

  • Blood circulation improves.
  • Taken with supplements like cinnamon, thiamine, bitter melon, green tea, alpha-lipoic acid and magnesium it regulates the tolerance level.

This vitamin is good for bones and boosting the immune system. It can be used for cancer prevention and improvement of cardiovascular health. When a person moves out in the sun it is produced when the UV rays contact the skin. In the form of food, it can be consumed by eating fish, eggs, cod liver oil and fortified milk. Nowadays they come as supplements. With the addition of calcium type 2 diabetes slows down.

Vitamin D is good for bones and boosting the immune system

Vitamin D Dosage for Diabetics 

According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, the dosage required is:

  • 200 international units (IU) a day for adults up to age 50
  • 400 IU for people aged 51-70
  • 600 IU for seniors 71 and older

People who run unhealthy lifestyles have very poor glycemic control. They stay indoors and rarely exercise outside. Such people should go for screening and tests regularly to eliminate doubts of developing problems associated with high blood sugar.

New experiments are being done to further get evidence for the correlation between Vit d and diabetes. Reports suggest Vit D3 is impacting insulin levels. Clinical studies show in some cases peripheral insulin sensitivity improves cell functions too.

Avigna Diagnostics has a full-fledged lab for testing onset of diabetes for any reason. Once your doctor suggests blood tests do get in touch with us. We could be instrumental in helping you to have a healthier lifestyle with or without diabetes. 

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