Guest guest Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Vitamin D as a supplement has been shown to be extremely effective at preventing Type 1 diabetes. A study by Finnish researchers published in Lancet last fall shows that vitamin D (2000 International Units a day) in infancy can reduce by 80% the risk of Type 1 diabetes 30 years later, perhaps because vitamin D slows the body's immune attack on its own insulin-producing cells. This fits with data from mice showing that high doses of activated vitamin D will markedly reduce the risk of Type 1 diabetes. Some Sun is Good For You (06/04/02) Endocrinologist Bess Dawson-, a professor at Tufts University recommends vitamin D supplements to her patient, for a total of 1000 IUs a day. Shortage in vitamin D could even play a role in cancer, Type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. USNews.com: Be Tenacious About Soaking Up Vitamin D (12/26/05) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Diabetes News The latest Diabetes News articles published daily. Includes news on type I diabetes (insulin-dependent) and type II diabetes (adult-onset) and prediabetes - treatment, medications, breakthroughs, causes and prevention options. Latest News Self-monitoring With Blood Glucose Test Strips Inefficient Use Of Health Care Resources 30 December 2009Routine self-monitoring of blood glucose levels by people with type 2 diabetes who are not taking insulin is an ineffective use of health resources as the modest benefits are outweighed by the significant cost of test...[read article] Rising Mortality In Lower Income People With Diabetes Despite Drop In Overall Rate 30 December 2009While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)...[read article] Colour Changing Contact Lenses In Development For Diabetics To Replace The Need To Routinely Draw Blood Throughout The Day 29 December 2009Diabetics may soon be able to wear contact lenses that continuously alert them to variations in their glucose levels by changing colours - replacing the need to routinely draw blood throughout the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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