Researchers Discover Vitamin With Potential to Help Control Blood Sugar Levels

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00:00Researchers discover vitamin with potential to help control blood sugar levels.

00:05In 2024, the CDC reports 98 million U.S. adults have prediabetes and 38 million have diabetes.

00:15A new study suggests vitamin D may help maintain normal blood sugar,

00:19potentially preventing prediabetes from progressing to diabetes.

00:23A study of 4,500 prediabetic adults found that 18.5% taking vitamin D reached normal blood sugar,

00:36versus 14% on placebo. While vitamin D alone may not prevent diabetes,

00:43the results suggest potential benefits and warrant further research.

00:47Vitamin D supports calcium absorption, reduces inflammation, and helps manage blood sugar.

00:53It may lower insulin resistance, improve pancreatic beta cell function,

00:58and regulate hormones, all aiding diabetes prevention.

01:06Vitamin D isn't officially recommended for prediabetes, but testing levels helps.

01:11It works best with a low-glycemic diet and 5-7% weight loss, per the ADA.

01:17Vitamin D may lower diabetes risk by reducing insulin resistance, but it should be part of a plan with diet,

01:43diet, exercise, and weight loss. Consult your doctor if you have prediabetes.