New Research Sheds Light on the Ways That Magnesium Deficiency Impacts Individuals With Diabetes- and Those at Risk for This Condition

A trial involving 122 adults with Type 2 diabetes finds that low magnesium levels are correlated with high total cholesterol and LDL (lousy) cholesterol levels, suggesting that magnesium may support healthy kidney function. "Our finding further supports the importance of magnesium supplementation in diabetes mellitus patients," report researchers.

In a retrospective analysis of more than 7,500 adults, individuals with high fasting glucose levels (a marker of increased Type 2 diabetes risk) were
more likely to be deficient in magnesium than people with healthy blood sugar levels.  Authors of this analysis conclude that magnesium metabolism may play a role in balancing blood sugar, especially in people with prediabetes.

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