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  • Endocrinology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health concern with rising incidence.
  • Existing treatments for diabetes are insufficient to curb the increasing prevalence.
  • Magnesium deficiency is linked to insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of magnesium in glucose metabolism.
  • To explain how magnesium deficiency contributes to diabetes onset, progression, and complications.
  • To highlight the therapeutic potential of magnesium supplementation.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of human and experimental studies.
  • Analysis of existing databases for relevant information.

Main Results:

  • Magnesium is vital for insulin synthesis, release, and action.
  • Adequate magnesium status is associated with stable blood sugar levels and reduced diabetes complications.
  • Dietary magnesium intake and supplementation show potential benefits for glycemic control.

Conclusions:

  • Magnesium is essential for proper glucose metabolism.
  • Magnesium deficiency exacerbates diabetes development and complications.
  • Magnesium supplementation may be a valuable adjunctive therapy for diabetes management.