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Magnesium (Mg) deficits are common in type 2 diabetes, impacting insulin action and glucose control. Supplementation shows potential benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its role in diabetes management.

Keywords:
AgingEndotheliumHypertensionInflammationInsulin resistanceMagnesiumMetabolic syndromeType 2 diabetes

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  • Nutritional Science
  • Metabolic Disorders

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  • Type 2 diabetes is often linked to magnesium (Mg) deficits, both intracellularly and extracellularly.
  • Hypomagnesemia is prevalent in diabetic patients, particularly those with poor glycemic control.
  • Mg plays a crucial role in regulating insulin action, glucose uptake, and vascular tone.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms underlying Mg deficiency in diabetes.
  • To explore the potential role of Mg supplementation in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence on Mg metabolism in diabetes.
  • Analysis of studies investigating Mg deficiency mechanisms (low intake, urinary loss).
  • Evaluation of clinical studies on Mg supplementation's effects on metabolic profiles.

Main Results:

  • Reduced intracellular Mg impairs insulin action and exacerbates insulin resistance.
  • Low dietary Mg intake is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
  • Mg supplementation benefits metabolic profiles in some studies, but results are not universally consistent.

Conclusions:

  • Mg deficiency is a significant factor in type 2 diabetes pathogenesis.
  • Further large-scale prospective studies are required to establish Mg supplementation as a public health strategy for diabetes risk reduction.