Vitamin D Levels Tied to Diabetes Risk in Obese Kids
Low levels of vitamin D are much more common in obese children than in those who aren't obese and are associated with insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, researchers have found.
The study included 411 obese children and 87 children who weren't overweight http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/ww/obesity.php. Researchers measured the children's vitamin D levels, blood sugar levels, serum insulin, body mass index and blood pressure.
The children were also asked about their daily consumption of soda, juice, milk, fruits and vegetables, and whether or not they routinely skipped breakfast.
The findings are slated for publication in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
"Our study found that obese children with lower vitamin D levels had higher degrees of insulin resistance," lead author Dr. Micah Olson, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, said in a news release from the Endocrine Society. "Although our study cannot prove causation, it does suggest that low vitamin D levels may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes." Read more
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