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International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries

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01-12-2014 | Original Article

Status of zinc and magnesium levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its relationship with glycemic status

Authors: Satwika Sinha, Sukanta Sen

Published in: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries | Issue 4/2014

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with alterations in the metabolism of zinc (Zn) and magnesium (Mg). The aim of the present study was to estimate the serum levels of these trace elements in patients with type 2 diabetes in relation to their glycemic status. Eighty seven type 2 diabetics & 30 apparently healthy sex and age matched control subjects were selected for the study. S-Zn and S-Mg levels were significantly low in type 2 diabetes patients. The serum levels of glucose were negatively correlated with serum levels of Zn and Mg of diabetic subjects. The low serum levels of Zn and Mg in diabetics compared to control subjects may be due to the poor glycemic control. Our study shows S-Zn & S-Mg levels are inversely related to glycemic status (HbA1C) of type 2 diabetics.

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Title: Status of zinc and magnesium levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its relationship with glycemic status
Authors: Satwika Sinha
Sukanta Sen
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0973-3930
Electronic ISSN: 1998-3832
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13410-014-0196-9

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