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Study Reveals Over 60% of Diabetes Patients Lacking Vitamins

1/29/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the British Medical Journal uncovers that more than 60% of type 2 diabetes patients are grappling with vitamin D deficiency, alongside alarming rates of magnesium (42%), iron (28%), and vitamin B12 (29%) deficiencies. With over 52,000 participants, the research underscores women's heightened vulnerability, while urging caution in interpreting cause-and-effect relationships.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study in the British Medical Journal uncovers that more than 60% of type 2 diabetes patients are grappling with vitamin D deficiency, alongside alarming rates of magnesium (42%), iron (28%), and vitamin B12 (29%) deficiencies. With over 52,000 participants, the research underscores women's heightened vulnerability, while urging caution in interpreting cause-and-effect relationships.