Vitamin D may provide some relief in those with Type 2 Diabetes and according to a new research; the bone-friendly nutrient can decrease pain in some patients. The finding was unveiled at a conference and so far, very few studies have examined this factor of the metabolism disorder. There should be more assessments on how pain can be alleviated in people with Type 2 Diabetes. Vitamin D is often linked to many kinds of health benefits and it doesn’t contribute only to the development of bone. Pain is a relatively common sensation and can be severe on women suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. While further studies may be needed, Vitamin D supplementation is harmless and it may provide a promising relief for pain related to Type 2 Diabetes.
The study took place for about six month and the team examined the effectiveness of Vitamin D2 supplements provided each week to the participants. Women with Type 2 Diabetes received 50,000UIs of weekly Vitamin D2 supplementation and it was found that the supplementation is able to relieve pain and depression on patients. At the beginning of the study, about 75 percent of participants reported tingling sensations and numbness at the extremities (sensory pain) and about 60 percent of patients reported burning and shooting pain in the feet and legs (neuropathic pain). At 3 and 6 months following the supplementation treatment, the participants reported significant decrease in both the sensory and neuropathic pain.
The National Institute of Nursing Research have provided fund for the research team to study the effects of Vitamin D3 supplements at different doses in women with Type 2 Diabetes. The grant from NIH could allow researchers to shed more light on revealing the role of Vitamin D in women suffering from Type 2 Diabetes.
Vitamin D supports many functions in our body and it regulates the amount of phosphate and calcium in our body. It is needed to maintain the health of our teeth and body. We don’t really need refer to anything to know that the deficiency of Vitamin D could negatively impact our overall health. The nutrient is increasingly found to be beneficial to many parts of our body, not only teeth, joints and bones. As an example, according to recent researches, low levels of Vitamin D could degrade the capability of brain. Other effects are faster aging of bones and higher risk of anemia, especially in children.
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