Effects of Taking Magnesium Supplements for Diabetics and Those with A High Risk of Diabetes

Abstract

Diabetes is a common disease occurring around the world. Patients usually have high blood sugar and many complications. Diabetes is typically caused by an inability to use insulin or damage to beta-cells. Magnesium is a co-factor involved in glycolysis and activation of insulin use, so by examining trials including magnesium supplementation in individuals with all forms of diabetes, this research investigated if taking magnesium supplements had an association with blood glucose and insulin resistance in diabetics or those with a high risk of diabetes. Ten trials in this paper are analyed to figure out whether magnesium supplement is associated with blood sugar and insulin resistance in diabetics and those with high risk of this diseased. Eight trials showed an association between consuming Mg supplement and lower blood sugar and insulin resistance, but two trials concluded there was no association. The differences in the results may be caused by different blood magnesium levels or ethnic groups of participants, which needs further analysis.