Did you know that having low Vitamin D levels can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. Vitamin D is known to help with bone development and strength, but new research out of University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University suggests that it can also decrease your chances of type 2 diabetes. The 2 year study started with 903 healthy adults. The participants gave multiple blood samples, to check their Vitamin D levels. A 20 year follow up showed 47 of the 903 adults had type 2 diabetes. 337 participants were found to be prediabetic. The participants with lower Vitamin D in the earlier study developed trouble with their blood sugar later in life. It’s important to have your Vitamin D levels checked yearly and keep your level at 60 or greater. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com
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