Both the metabolic foundation of diabetes and the complications of the disease can result in significant losses of essential micronutrients. This review is a summary of the research that investigates the impact that type 2 diabetes has on the body's capacity to digest trace minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. This review covers the micronutrient status, metabolic needs, and likely requirements for micronutrients in type 2 diabetics. Since vitamin D and type 2 diabetes have been the subject of extensive coverage elsewhere, we will not go into further detail about them here. Some of the less well-known micronutrients that were investigated include zinc, magnesium, chromium, copper, manganese, iron, selenium, and vanadium, as well as certain antioxidants and vitamins from the B group. Although there is still a great deal more research to be done in this field, it has been demonstrated that supplementing with micronutrients can have a positive impact on the control of glycemic levels. More research is needed to develop improved biomarkers of the status and requirements of micronutrients in type 2 diabetes. It can be challenging to determine how much micronutrient supplementation a person with type 2 diabetes should take in order to attain glucose homeostasis.