Research Article

25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status In Type 1 Diabetic Adults And Its Relationship With Glycemic Control

Volume: 10 Number: 2 May 1, 2024
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25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status In Type 1 Diabetic Adults And Its Relationship With Glycemic Control

Abstract

Objective: To assess the vitamin D levels between adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus and the healthy control group and evaluate the relationship between HbA1c levels and vitamin D status in the diabetic group. Methods: Our cross-sectional, descriptive study included 98 type 1 diabetic patients over 18 years old who applied to the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic and 95 age- and sex-matched individuals without chronic disease. Patients with advanced renal or liver disorders, primary hyperparathyroidism, metabolic bone disorders, or using medications that might change vitamin D concentrations were excluded from the study. HbA1c and 25(OH) Vitamin-D3 levels were measured three times in 9 months, and the average of the measurements was used. Diabetic patients and control individuals were separated into three groups according to their vitamin D levels as follows: deficiency (<12 ng/ml), insufficiency (12-20 ng/ml), and sufficiency (> 20 ng/ml). Results: Serum 25 (OH) vitamin D levels of diabetic patients were significantly lower than in healthy individuals (p=0.024). However, when diabetic adults were separated into three groups according to 25(OH) vitamin D levels, there was no significant difference regarding HbA1c levels (p=0.905). Conclusion: Although preclinical data support the role of low serum vitamin D levels in the etiopathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus, studies examining the connection between low serum vitamin D levels and the prevalence of type 1 diabetes or glycemic control are not sufficient to reach a clear conclusion, including our study.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 10, 2024

Publication Date

May 1, 2024

Submission Date

February 24, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 31, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 10 Number: 2

Vancouver
1.Burak Andaç, Buket Yılmaz Bülbül, Mehmet Oğulcan Tezel, Mine Okur, Serpil Yanık Çolak, Buse Ekici, Mehmet Celik. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status In Type 1 Diabetic Adults And Its Relationship With Glycemic Control. Akd Med J. 2024 May 1;10(2):284-8. doi:10.53394/akd.1255947