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Tatiana Takiishi¹, Conny Gysemans, Roger Bouillon

¹Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Endocrinology (LEGENDO), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, UZ Gasthuisberg, O&N I Herestraat, Leuven, Belgium.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Immunology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetes are multifactorial diseases influenced by genetics and environment.
Hypovitaminosis D is more prevalent in T1D and T2D patients.
Vitamin D receptors (VDR) and binding proteins (DBP) are expressed in pancreatic beta-cells and immune cells.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of T1D and T2D.
To explore the therapeutic potential of vitamin D for diabetes prevention and management.

Main Methods:

Review of cellular, preclinical, and observational studies.
Analysis of genetic variations in vitamin D metabolism and VDR.
Examination of vitamin D's effects in animal models and human studies.

Main Results:

Vitamin D influences glucose tolerance, insulin secretion, and inflammation.
Active vitamin D prevents T1D in mouse models, potentially via immune modulation and direct beta-cell effects.
Vitamin D supplementation can enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation in T2D.

Conclusions:

Vitamin D plays a significant role in T1D and T2D pathogenesis.
Vitamin D holds therapeutic promise for preventing and managing diabetes and its complications.