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Suliman HA, Elkhawad AO, Babiker OO, Alhaj YM, Eltom KH, Elnour AA. Does vitamin D supplementation benefit patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus who are vitamin D deficient? A study was performed at the Sudan Childhood Diabetes Center from 2019 to 2022. SAGE Open Med 2024; 12:20503121241242931. [PMID: 38711469 PMCID: PMC11072061 DOI: 10.1177/20503121241242931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Objectives Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by insufficient production of insulin. Many studies have linked type 1 diabetes mellitus to vitamin D3 deficiency. We investigated the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Sudanese children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and assessed the impact of vitamin D deficiency treatment on their glycemic control. Methods In 2019-2022, we conducted a quasi-experimental study on 115 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (1-19 years old) at the Sudan Childhood Diabetes Center. Vitamin D supplements were given orally to deficient patients for 3 months. The concentrations of hemoglobin A1c, fasting blood glucose, insulin dosage, and vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)) were measured before and after vitamin D3 administration. One-way ANOVA and paired sample t-tests were used to evaluate the effect of supplementation. Results Only 27% of type 1 diabetes mellitus children were deficient in vitamin D, whereas 31.1% were inadequate and 40.9% were sufficient. The administration of vitamin D supplements slightly improved hemoglobin A1c levels in 67.7% of the patients, but the difference was not significant (mean 10.8 ± 2.1% before, 10.1 ± 2.5% after, p0.05 = 0.199). However, there was a significant decrease in the fasting blood glucose level (mean: 174.978.5-136.759.1 ng/ml; p0.05 = 0.049). Vitamin D levels were significantly increased after treatment (mean = 49.6 ng/mL; t-test = -11.6, 95% CI 40.8-(-28.6); p0.05 = 0.000). After vitamin D3 supplementation, 25.8% of individuals changed their insulin dosage; however, there was no significant variation in insulin needs. Conclusions The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Sudan is relatively high; incorporating vitamin D supplements in their treatment plan may improve their glycemic control.
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Medical Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Sudan Childhood Diabetes Center, Khartoum, Sudan
- Faculty of Medicine, Omdurman Islamic University, Omdurman, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Dr Abdulrahman Bakhsh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Jaffey JA, Kreisler R, Graves TK, Al-Nakkash L, Backus RC, Allison L. Ex Vivo Immune Function and Modulatory Effects of Calcitriol in Dogs with Naturally Occurring Diabetes Mellitus. Vet Sci 2024; 11:193. [PMID: 38787165 PMCID: PMC11125998 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11050193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Human patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are susceptible to several long-term complications that are related to glycemic control and immune dysregulation. Immune function remains relatively unexplored in dogs with naturally occurring diabetes mellitus (NODM). Calcitriol improves various aspects of immune function in a variety of species, but its effect in diabetic dogs remains unexplored. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (i) evaluate immune function in dogs with NODM and determine if differences exist based on the level of clinical control and (ii) assess the immunomodulatory effects of calcitriol. Twenty diabetic dogs (clinically controlled, n = ten, not controlled, n = ten) and 20 non-diabetic, healthy control dogs were included in this prospective, case-control study. Whole blood was incubated with calcitriol (10-7 M) or negative control, after which the samples were divided for phagocytosis and leukocyte cytokine response experiments. The phagocytosis of opsonized Escherichia coli (E. coli) was evaluated with flow cytometry. The samples for leukocyte cytokine response evaluations were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), lipoteichoic acid (LTA), or phosphate buffer solution (PBS; negative control), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and IL-10 were measured in supernatant using a canine-specific multiplex bead-based assay. The leukocytes from diabetic dogs produced higher concentrations of IL-10 (p = 0.01), IL-6 (p < 0.0001), and IL-8 (p < 0.0001) than the control dogs while controlling for the intervention and stimulant. Calcitriol decreased the supernatant concentrations of TNF-α (p < 0.001) and IL-8 (p = 0.04) with concomitant increases in IL-6 (p = 0.005). Diabetic dogs had a lower percentage of leukocytes undergoing phagocytosis (p < 0.0001) but a higher number of bacteria phagocytized per cell (p = 0.001) when compared to the control dogs. Calcitriol had no effect on phagocytic capacity. Lastly, the status of clinical control in diabetic dogs did not yield differences in immune function. These results support that dogs with NODM exhibit immune dysregulation and warrant additional investigation.
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- Jared A. Jaffey
- Department of Specialty Medicine, Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (T.K.G.); (L.A.)
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- Department of Pathology and Population Medicine, Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA;
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- Department of Specialty Medicine, Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (T.K.G.); (L.A.)
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- Department of Physiology, Midwestern University, College of Graduate Studies, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, MO 65211, USA;
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- Department of Specialty Medicine, Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (T.K.G.); (L.A.)
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Ciftciler R, Ciftciler AE, Yıldırımel C. Evaluation of vitamin D status in adult patients with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia. J Investig Med 2024; 72:326-332. [PMID: 38373911 DOI: 10.1177/10815589241235660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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It has been shown that 25-OH vitamin D not only preserves calcium and bone homeostasis but also has immunomodulatory effects. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between adult patients with recently diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and vitamin D levels. Retrospective technique was employed in this study. The associations between 25(OH)D value and platelet count, as well as the clinical symptoms of ITP upon diagnosis and 25(OH)D value, were our main findings. A total of 60 patients diagnosed and followed up in our clinic were included in the study. Forty-one patients (68.3%) were female and 19 (31.7%) were male. The median age of the patients was 52.5 (19-88). The median vitamin D level of all patients at diagnosis of ITP was 11.5 (3-86). There was no statistically significant difference between the patients divided into three groups according to their vitamin D levels, in terms of laboratory parameters. There was no statistically significant difference in clinical findings according to vitamin D status in ITP patients. There was no statistically significant difference in terms of relapse-free survival in all three groups (p = 0.71). In conclusion, in our study, no correlation was found between laboratory and clinical findings at diagnosis and vitamin D levels in adult ITP patients. Additional investigations, particularly randomized controlled trials, are required to examine the relationship between 25(OH)D and the incidence and severity of ITP.
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- Rafiye Ciftciler
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Hematology, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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Nascimento BF, Moreira CFF, da Fonseca ER, Fedeszen PMK, de Paula TP, de Sena ASS, de Almeida NFA, Bandeira Filho OCDS, Curval DR, Padilha PDC. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic control of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2022; 35:973-988. [PMID: 35850934 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2022-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic control in children and adolescents with T1DM. CONTENT A systematic search was conducted of the Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, BVS/Lilacs, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Cinahl, Food Science, and FSTA databases. Two reviewers independently extracted article data and assessed quality. SUMMARY A total of 1,613 eligible articles were retrieved, ten of which met the selection criteria: eight clinical trials, one retrospective cohort study, and one cross-sectional study. Regarding the cutoff points used to classify vitamin D status, most of the studies set deficiency at 25-hydroxyvitamin D <20 ng/mL, sufficiency at ≥30 ng/mL, and insufficiency as the interval between these values. Regarding intervention strategies, most used cholecalciferol for supplementation, but there was great variation in the dose and supplementation time. When evaluating the effect of vitamin D supplementation on HbA1c, a significant improvement in glycemic control was observed in 50% of the studies. However, only one of these studies was classified as being of positive methodological quality, with three having their quality classified as neutral and one as negative. OUTLOOK There is yet no consistent evidence on the effect of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic control as an adjuvant in the treatment of children and adolescents with T1DM.
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- Bárbara Folino Nascimento
- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (IPPMG), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (IPPMG), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (IPPMG), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (IPPMG), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Josué de Castro Nutrition Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (IPPMG), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Elseweidy MM, Ali SI, Shershir NI, Ali AEA, Hammad SK. Vitamin D3 intake as modulator for the early biomarkers of myocardial tissue injury in diabetic hyperlipidaemic rats. Arch Physiol Biochem 2022; 128:628-636. [PMID: 32046509 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2020.1716015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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CONTEXT Myocardial cell death occurs within hours following the onset of myocardial ischaemia and its chief cause is atherosclerosis. There is a link between vitamin D3 deficiency and many cardiovascular risk factors. OBJECTIVE This study compared the effect of vitamin D3 on early biomarkers of myocardial injury, to that of atorvastatin. METHODS Diabetic hyperlipidaemia was induced in Wistar rats, which were divided into 3 groups: diabetic hyperlipidaemic control, diabetic hyperlipidaemic rats treated with atorvastatin and diabetic hyperlipidaemic rats treated with vitamin D3. Blood glucose, glycated haemoglobin and lipid profile were evaluated. Markers of myocardial injury were examined including cardiac troponin, heart fatty acid binding protein (HFABP) and C-terminal pro-endothelin-1 (CT-pro-ET-1). RESULTS Vitamin D3 and atorvastatin intake improved lipid profile and glucose homeostasis, and reduced levels of predictive biomarkers of myocardial injury. CONCLUSION Vitamin D3 can be used in a suitable dose as a safe and protective candidate against myocardial injury.
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- Mohamed M Elseweidy
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Bastos TSB, Braga TT, Davanso MR. Vitamin D and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Type 1 Diabetes modulation. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2022; 22:815-833. [PMID: 34979894 DOI: 10.2174/1871530322666220103114450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects people globally. Usually developed during childhood, T1D is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic β-cells due to immune cell attack and the establishment of an inflammatory process. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin D through its nuclear receptor and the ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) through their lipid derivatives in T1D modulation. Both components exert anti-inflammatory activity and act directly on cells of the immune system, attenuating the destruction of insulin-producing cells. Furthermore, they lead to a better glycemic level, reducing the need for insulin and a normal immune state, such as C-peptide maintenance. METHOD Presently, our review highlights the significant studies that evaluated the supplementation of vitamin D and ω-3 PUFAs in humans and animal models in the modulation of T1D. CONCLUSION The data collected suggests that supplementation can provide potential benefits, mainly when done early in the diagnosis, since it reduces the need for insulin and the risk of complications generated by the disease.
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba; Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biosciences and Biotechnology, Institute Carlos Chagas, Fiocruz-Parana, Curitiba, Brazil
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Zabeen B, Nahar J, Ahmed B, Tayyeb S, Islam N, Azad K. Vitamin D status in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in a specialized diabetes care centre in Bangladesh. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2022; 5:e00312. [PMID: 34766458 PMCID: PMC8754235 DOI: 10.1002/edm2.312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) was found in several epidemiological studies. The current study aimed to assess the Vitamin D status in children and adolescents with T1D and to examine the influence of the disease characteristics on vitamin D status in a specialized care centre in a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh. METHODS Participants were enrolled in the cross-sectional study at the time of a regularly scheduled visit to the CDiC Paediatric Diabetes Center in BIRDEM 2(Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation of Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders), a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. The demographic and clinical data were collected through medical records with a structured questionnaire. RESULTS Among sixty study participants, most had inadequate levels of vitamin D: deficiency 31 (51.7%), insufficiency 14 (23.3%) and sufficiency 15 (25.0%). Participants with vitamin D deficiency (VDD) were significantly older compared to the sufficient and insufficient group (p = .029), and were residing in urban areas (p = .036) and from higher socioeconomic status (p = .014). BMI was significantly higher in VDD compared to the sufficient group (p = .040). Although we observed higher median values of daily insulin requirements and HbA1c values in patients with VDD compared to patients with vitamin D insufficiency or vitamin D sufficiency, these differences did not reach statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS The present study revealed that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among T1 diabetes children was very high. Future studies in large sample are required to assess hypovitaminosis D in youth with T1D and also the possible relating factors of vitamin D deficiency.
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- Bedowra Zabeen
- Department of PaediatricsLife for a child (LFAC) & Changing Diabetes in Children (CDiC) ProgrammeBangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in DiabetesEndocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM)Diabetic Association of BangladeshDhakaBangladesh
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- Department of PaediatricsBangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in DiabetesEndocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM)DhakaBangladesh
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- Department of PaediatricsBangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in DiabetesEndocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM)DhakaBangladesh
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- Department of PaediatricsLife for a child (LFAC) & Changing Diabetes in Children (CDiC) ProgrammeBangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in DiabetesEndocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM)Diabetic Association of BangladeshDhakaBangladesh
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- Department of PaediatricsBangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in DiabetesEndocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM)DhakaBangladesh
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- Department of PaediatricsLife for a child (LFAC) & Changing Diabetes in Children (CDiC) ProgrammeBangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in DiabetesEndocrine & Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM)Diabetic Association of BangladeshDhakaBangladesh
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de Melo FTC, Felício KM, de Queiroz NNM, de Rider Brito HA, Neto JFA, Janaú LC, de Souza Neto NJK, Silva ALA, de Lemos MN, de Oliveira MCNI, de Alcântara AL, de Moraes LV, de Souza ÍJA, Said NM, da Silva WM, de Lemos GN, Dos Santos MC, De Souza D Albuquerque Silva L, Motta ARB, de Figueiredo PBB, de Souza ACCB, Piani PPF, Felício JS. High-dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Is there an Improvement in Glycemic Control? Curr Diabetes Rev 2022; 18:e010521189964. [PMID: 33413064 DOI: 10.2174/1573399817666210106102643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Some authors evaluated the effect of VD on hyperglycemia in T1DM, but the results remain controversial. This study aims to analyze the effects of high-dose VD supplementation on T1DM patients' glycemic levels, maintaining stable doses of insulin. METHODS Prospective, 12-week clinical trial including 67 T1DM patients, supplemented with high doses of cholecalciferol according to participants' VD value. Patients with VD levels below 30 ng/mL received 10,000 IU/day; those with levels between 30-60 ng/mL received 4,000 IU/day. Patients who had not achieved 25(OH)D levels > 30 ng/ml or presented insulin dose variation during the study were not analyzed. RESULTS Only 46 out of 67 patients accomplished the criteria at the end of the study. There was no general improvement in the glycemic control evaluated by HbA1c (9.4 ± 2.4 vs 9.4 ± 2.6, p=NS) after VD supplementation. However, a post-hoc analysis, based on HbA1c variation, identified patients who had HbA1c reduced at least 0.6% (group 1, N = 13 (28%)). In addition, a correlation between 25(OH)D levels with HbA1c and total insulin dose at the end of the study was observed (r = -0.3, p<0.05; r=-0.4, p<0.05, respectively), and a regression model demonstrated that 25(OH)D was independent of BMI, duration of T1DM and final total insulin dose, being capable of determining 9.2% of HbA1c final levels (Unstandardized B coefficient = -0.033 (CI 95%: -0.064 to -0.002), r2 = 0.1, p <0.05). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that VD is not widely recommended for glycemic control. Nevertheless, specific patients might benefit from this approach.
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- Franciane Trindade Cunha de Melo
- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- State University of Pará, Platter Perebebuí, 2623, Marco, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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- University Hospital João de Barros Barreto, Federal University of Pará, Endocrinology Division, Mundurucus Street, 4487, Guamá, Belém, Pará,Brazil
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Evaluation of Vitamin D Metabolism in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in the Setting of Cholecalciferol Treatment. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12123873. [PMID: 33352890 PMCID: PMC7767242 DOI: 10.3390/nu12123873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this prospective controlled study, we examined 25 adults with adequately controlled (HbA1c level < 8.0%) type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and 49 conditionally healthy adults, intending to reveal the diversity of vitamin D metabolism in the setting of cholecalciferol intake at a therapeutic dose. All patients received a single dose (150,000 IU) of cholecalciferol aqueous solution orally. Laboratory assessments including serum vitamin D metabolites (25(OH)D3, 25(OH)D2, 1,25(OH)2D3, 3-epi-25(OH)D3 and 24,25(OH)2D3), free 25(OH)D, vitamin D-binding protein (DBP) and parathyroid hormone (PTH) as well as serum and urine biochemical parameters were performed before the intake and on Days 1, 3 and 7 after the administration. The studied groups had no significant differences in baseline parameters except that the patients with diabetes showed higher baseline levels of free 25(OH)D (p < 0.05). They also lacked a correlation between the measured and calculated free 25(OH)D in contrast to the patients from the control group (r = 0.41, p > 0.05 vs. r = 0.88, p < 0.05), possibly due to the glycosylation of binding proteins, which affects the affinity constant for 25(OH)D. The elevation of vitamin D levels after the administration of cholecalciferol was comparable in both groups, with slightly higher 25(OH)D3 levels observed in the diabetes group throughout the study since Day 1 (p < 0.05). Overall, our data indicate that in patients with adequately controlled T1DM 25(OH)D3 levels and the therapeutic response to cholecalciferol is similar to that in healthy individuals.
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Guo W, Zhou Q, Jia Y, Xu J. Cluster and Factor Analysis of Elements in Serum and Urine of Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy and Healthy People. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020; 194:48-57. [PMID: 31140035 PMCID: PMC6987062 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01747-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus, presented as a major teratogenic cause worldwide. This study discussed alternation and correlation of magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), and selenium (Se) among DPN patients and healthy people using multivariate statistical analysis. Fifty patients with DPN were recruited from endocrinology department, First Hospital of Jilin University between January 2010 and October 2011 and also 50 healthy subjects were enrolled at the same time. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to assay elements in serum and urine. Cluster analysis was used to clarify alternation of elements' homogeneity. Factor analysis was performed to evaluate the most informative kinds of elements. Mg, Ca, Zn, and Cr in DPN patients were significantly lower in serum whereas significantly higher in urine. Elements were clustered into 4 or 5 clusters based on internal association using between-groups linkage algorithm. Serum Cr, Se, and Fe were grouped, and Mg related to Ca more closely in both serum and urine in DPN. Factor analysis revealed discrepancies of elements' contribution. Cr, Se, and Fe appeared to be the most crucial factors contributing to DPN. Mg, Ca, Zn, and Cu were more influential, whereas Cr became less potent to disease. Contributed value of elements could be determined and specified using loadings in scree plot. Future studies and delicate statistical models should be applied.
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- Wenjia Guo
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Myśliwiec A, Skalska M, Knechtle B, Nikolaidis PT, Rosemann T, Szmigiero-Kawko M, Lejk A, Jastrzębska J, Radzimiński Ł, Wakuluk D, Czapiewska K, López-Sánchez GF, Jastrzębski Z. Acute Responses to Low and High Intensity Exercise in Type 1 Diabetic Adolescents in Relation to Their Level of Serum 25(OH)D. Nutrients 2020; 12:E454. [PMID: 32054009 PMCID: PMC7071152 DOI: 10.3390/nu12020454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The main purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in glycaemic reaction in response to various physical activities in 20 young boys (14.4 ± 1.6 years) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and with either vitamin D deficiency or with suboptimal levels of vitamin D. Participants were divided into two groups (deficiency group-DG, n = 10; suboptimal group-SG, n = 10) according to their vitamin D levels. All patients performed aerobic and mixed (aerobic-anaerobic) physical efforts. During the exercise, the respiratory responses and glucose levels were monitored. Biochemical blood analyses were performed before each physical effort. The oxygen consumption was not significantly lower in SG during both aerobic and mixed effort (4.0% and 5.6%, respectively). The glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level was higher by 6.1% and the total daily dose of insulin (DDI) was higher by 18.4% in the DG. The differences were not statistically significant. Patients with lower vitamin D levels demonstrated an insignificantly higher glycaemic variability during days with both aerobic and mixed exercises. An appropriate vitamin D concentration in T1DM patients' blood may constitute a prophylactic factor for hyperglycaemia during anaerobic training and hypoglycaemia during aerobic training.
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- Artur Myśliwiec
- Department of Physiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (A.M.); (Ł.R.); (D.W.); (K.C.); (Z.J.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetology and Endocrinology, Gdansk Medical University, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland; (M.S.); (M.S.-K.); (A.L.); (J.J.)
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- Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland;
- Medbase St. Gallen Am Vadianplatz, 9001 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetology and Endocrinology, Gdansk Medical University, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland; (M.S.); (M.S.-K.); (A.L.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetology and Endocrinology, Gdansk Medical University, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland; (M.S.); (M.S.-K.); (A.L.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetology and Endocrinology, Gdansk Medical University, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland; (M.S.); (M.S.-K.); (A.L.); (J.J.)
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- Department of Physiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (A.M.); (Ł.R.); (D.W.); (K.C.); (Z.J.)
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- Department of Physiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (A.M.); (Ł.R.); (D.W.); (K.C.); (Z.J.)
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- Department of Physiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (A.M.); (Ł.R.); (D.W.); (K.C.); (Z.J.)
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- Department of Physiology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (A.M.); (Ł.R.); (D.W.); (K.C.); (Z.J.)
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Hypovitaminosis D Influences the Clinical Presentation of Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children with Newly Diagnosed Disease. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8111861. [PMID: 31684180 PMCID: PMC6912626 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8111861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired autoimmune disorder characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia defined as platelet count in peripheral blood <100 × 109/L. Hypovitaminosis D is very common in children with autoimmune diseases. To analyze whether hypovitaminosis D is associated with the clinical presentation of ITP in children, medical records of 45 pediatric patients with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia in the coastal region of Croatia were evaluated. The severity of bleeding was assessed using two bleeding scores. Children with lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) values had higher values of the skin-mucosa-organ-gradation (SMOG) bleeding score and respectively more severe bleeding on diagnosis of ITP. With further analysis of the main domains of that score, we found that patients with a lower 25(OH)D value had more severe bleeding in the skin and organs. When 25(OH)D and ITP Bleeding Scale (IBLS) score were analyzed, a negative correlation was found, but it was not significant. Our findings suggest that hypovitaminosis D influences the severity of the clinical presentation of ITP in children on initial diagnosis of the disease. Therefore, therapy with 25(OH)D could be a new potential option for treatment of ITP. To investigate the connection between 25(OH)D and the incidence and severity of ITP, further studies, especially randomized controlled studies, are needed.
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Ahmed AEA, Sakhr HM, Hassan MH, El-Amir MI, Ameen HH. Vitamin D receptor rs7975232, rs731236 and rs1544410 single nucleotide polymorphisms, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in Egyptian children with type 1 diabetes mellitus: effect of vitamin D co-therapy. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2019; 12:703-716. [PMID: 31190930 PMCID: PMC6526182 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s201525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: We aimed to examine the possible association role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor (VDR) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) development, glycemic control and complications among a cohort of Egyptian children. Subjects and methods: A prospective case-control study has been conducted on 50 Egyptian children with T1DM who were comparable with 50 controls. Vitamin D and HbA1c were measured. VDR-SNPs [ApaI (rs7975232), TaqI (rs731236) and BsmI (rs1544410)] detection was done by polymerase chain reaction through restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique. Vitamin D supplements were given to the included T1DM children with low vitamin D and reassessments of both HbA1c% and 25(OH)D serum levels were performed in those children three months later. Results: Eighty percent of the included diabetic patients have poor glycemic control. Vitamin D was deficient in 68% and insufficient in 16% of diabetic patients. Significant improvements in both vitamin D and glycemic status among T1DM children, who have low vitamin D and received vitamin D supplementations. There were significantly negative correlations between serum levels of vitamin D with both HbA1c % (r= -0.358, P˂0.05) and daily insulin dose (r=-0.473, P˂0.05). Compared with controls, T1DM children presented more commonly with ApaI a allele (OR: 2.87; 95%CI: 1.39-5.91, P˂0.05) and BsmI b allele (OR: 4.38; 95%CI: 2.30-8.33, P˂0.05). TaqI t allele wasn't significantly differing among patients and controls (P˃0.05). Aa+aa and Bb+bb genotypes were significantly higher among T1DM vs the controls (OR: 3.08;, 95%CI: 1.33-7.15, P˂0.05 and OR: 9.33; 95%CI: 3.61-24.17, P˂0.05respectively). Conclusion: ApaI and BsmI were associated with risk of T1DM development among Egyptian children. Low vitamin D status was frequently occurring among T1DM with significant improvement in the glycemic control of such children when adding vitamin D supplements to the standard insulin therapy.
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- Ahmed El-Abd Ahmed
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch), Assiut, Egypt
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Iqbal A, Hussain A, Iqbal A, Kumar V. Correlation Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Cureus 2019; 11:e4497. [PMID: 31259115 PMCID: PMC6581328 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.4497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus have been associated with vitamin D deficiency. Diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a complication of type 1 and, rarely, type 2 diabetes, is also found to be associated with vitamin D levels. This review discusses studies on the correlation between diabetic ketoacidosis and vitamin D levels. Studies show that vitamin D deficiency is associated with the occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is also found to affect vitamin D levels. The possible explanation of diabetic ketoacidosis affecting vitamin D levels is the inactivity of the 1-alpha-hydroxylase enzyme and an increase in the renal excretion of vitamin D binding proteins. The presence of vitamin D receptors on pancreatic beta cells explains the role of vitamin D in the causation of diabetic ketoacidosis.
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- Aqsa Iqbal
- Cardiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Nishtar Medical College, Multan, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Hyderabad, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Ghulam Mohammad Mahar Medical College, Sukkur, PAK
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Habibian N, Amoli MM, Abbasi F, Rabbani A, Alipour A, Sayarifard F, Rostami P, Dizaji SP, Saadati B, Setoodeh A. Role of vitamin D and vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms on residual beta cell function in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Pharmacol Rep 2019; 71:282-288. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharep.2018.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Grammatiki M, Karras S, Kotsa K. The role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis and treatment of diabetes mellitus: a narrative review. Hormones (Athens) 2019; 18:37-48. [PMID: 30255482 DOI: 10.1007/s42000-018-0063-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder associated with chronic complications, is traditionally classified into two main subtypes. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) results from gradual pancreatic islet β cell autoimmune destruction, extending over months or years. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a heterogeneous disorder, with both insulin resistance and impairment in insulin secretion contributing to its pathogenesis. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin with an established role in calcium metabolism. Recently, several studies have provided evidence suggesting a role for it in various non-skeletal metabolic conditions, including both types of diabetes mellitus. Preclinical studies of vitamin D action on insulin secretion, insulin action, inflammatory processes, and immune regulation, along with evidence of an increase of hypovitaminosis D worldwide, have prompted several epidemiological, observational, and supplementation clinical studies investigating a potential biological interaction between hypovitaminosis D and diabetes. This narrative review aims to summarize current knowledge on the effect of vitamin D on T1DM and T2DM pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment, as well as on micro- and macrovascular complications of the disease. Furthermore, on the basis of current existing evidence, we aim to highlight areas for potential future research.
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- Maria Grammatiki
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism-Diabetes Center, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA University Hospital, S. Kiriakidi 1, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism-Diabetes Center, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA University Hospital, S. Kiriakidi 1, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism-Diabetes Center, 1st Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA University Hospital, S. Kiriakidi 1, 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Sharma S, Biswal N, Bethou A, Rajappa M, Kumar S, Vinayagam V. Does Vitamin D Supplementation Improve Glycaemic Control In Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus? - A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:SC15-SC17. [PMID: 29207798 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/27321.10645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Introduction Vitamin D endocrine system is a potential immune system modulator and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several autoimmune diseases including Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). Studies have demonstrated an inverse risk relationship between T1DM and Vitamin D levels and also, shown a reduced risk of the disease with its supplementation. Aim To evaluate the role of Vitamin D as an adjuvant in improving glycaemic control and residual pancreatic beta-cell function. Primary outcome was the mean change in HbA1c levels over a period of six months. Materials and Methods This double-blinded randomized controlled trial was done in a tertiary care hospital, Southern India and included 52 children aged 1-18 years with T1DM, with 26 participants each in the intervention and standard of care arm. Oral Vitamin D therapy was administered once a month for six months in addition to insulin in intervention arm while only insulin was continued for other arm. Plasma HbA1c, serum 25-Hydroxy vitamin D (25OHD), insulin dose and C-peptide were measured at baseline and repeated after 6 months. Results Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency was as high as 63.5% i.e., 33 of total 52 children with T1DM. The mean C-peptide levels were significantly high in intervention arm as compared to standard of care after six months. However, there was no significant difference in HbA1c, and insulin requirement at six months between the two groups. No adverse events due to Vitamin D therapy were noted. Conclusion Oral Vitamin D may serve as an adjuvant to insulin therapy for children with T1DM by augmenting residual beta-cell function and improving insulin secretion. However, a significant decrease in HbA1c level and requirement for exogenous insulin was not achieved in our study.
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- Shreya Sharma
- Resident, Department of Paediatrics, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- Professor, Department of Paediatrics, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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