A recent study conduced by lead author Dr. Micah Olson of the University of Texas reveals some interesting results linking vitamin D deficiency, obese children, and type 2 diabetes development.
The study involved 87 healthy weight children and 411 obese children. “Our study found that obese children with lower vitamin D levels had higher degrees of insulin resistance,” said lead author Dr. Micah Olson. He also added, “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.”
Children were asked about their diet, as well as tested to measure vitamin D levels, blood sugar levels, serum insulin, body mass index, and blood pressure.
Study Results
The full results of this study will be published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. What Dr. Olson revealed were shocking findings that possibly link poor dietary habits and vitamin D deficiency, which also can be linked to childhood obesity and the development of type 2 diabetes.
What can be done to prevent type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity?
More information will be revealed in the upcoming issue however starting your child on a well-balanced meal is a good start. Controling the consumption of soda and high sugar juices is also something to look at.
While studies are still ongoing, many studies have concluded that vitamin D deficiency can be linked to various diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
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