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IMPACT OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS
1Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Acta Endocrinologica (Bucharest, Romania : 2005)
|June 1, 2019
Summary
This study found no link between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive impairment in type 2 diabetes patients. Further research is needed to understand vitamin D
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).
- Cognitive deficits are a potential concern in diabetic populations.
- The relationship between vitamin D status and cognitive function in DM requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive function in patients with type 2 DM.
- To test the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency may lead to cognitive deficits in diabetic individuals.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 236 patients with type 2 DM, divided into vitamin D deficient (n=118) and non-deficient (n=118) groups.
- Serum vitamin D levels were measured.
- Cognitive functions were assessed using the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE).
Main Results:
- No significant relationship was found between the level of vitamin D deficiency and the total or subscores of the MMSE.
- The study outcomes did not support a link between vitamin D deficiency and cognitive function in type 2 DM patients.
Conclusions:
- The findings do not confirm the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency negatively impacts cognitive functions in patients with type 2 DM.
- Further research may be warranted to explore other factors influencing cognitive health in this population.
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