Relationship: Diabetes and magnesium

Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Diabetes

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Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous biochemical processes, including glucose metabolism and insulin action. Scientific evidence suggests that magnesium deficiency is more common in people with type 2 diabetes, and low magnesium levels may worsen insulin resistance and impair glycemic control. Several observational studies have found an inverse relationship between dietary magnesium intake and risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Interventional trials have also shown that magnesium supplementation can improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, particularly among those with low baseline magnesium levels. For example, a 2017 meta-analysis published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism concluded that magnesium supplementation modestly reduced fasting plasma glucose levels in people with diabetes.

However, not all studies have shown significant benefits, and the effect sizes are generally small. The American Diabetes Association acknowledges the association between magnesium status and diabetes risk but stops short of broadly recommending magnesium supplementation for all diabetic patients, instead suggesting it may be beneficial for those with documented deficiency. Overall, while there is moderate scientific support for the use of magnesium in diabetes management, particularly for those who are deficient, it should not be considered a replacement for standard therapy. Magnesium supplementation is generally safe at recommended doses, but excessive intake can lead to adverse effects, especially in people with kidney impairment.

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Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
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Evidence supporting the use of: MagnesiumFor the health condition: Diabetes

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Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Diabetes