Vitamin D status and its association with insulin resistance among type 2 diabetics: A case -control study in Ghana.

BACKGROUND:Vitamin D plays a major role in physiological processes that modulate mineral metabolism and immune function with probable link to several chronic and infectious conditions. Emerging data suggests a possible influence of vitamin D on glucose homeostasis. This study sought to provide preli...

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Main Authors: Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, William K B A Owiredu, Samuel Asamoah Sakyi, Edwin Ferguson Laing, Michael Acquaye Adotey-Kwofie, Enoch Odame Antoh, Eric Detoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5396912?pdf=render