Magnesium and Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Author Information
Author(s): Dobrovolska Lesya, Boyarchuk Oksana
Primary Institution: I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
Hypothesis
The study aimed to determine dietary magnesium intake, serum magnesium concentration in children with type 1 DM, and their impact on the clinical course of DM.
Conclusion
Lower serum magnesium levels in children with type 1 DM were associated with poor glycemic control and more frequent symptoms like headaches and attention deficits.
Supporting Evidence
- 46% of patients with DM had insufficient magnesium intake.
- Serum magnesium concentration was significantly lower in children with DM compared to healthy children.
- Hypomagnesemia was more frequent in children from rural areas.
- Children with hypomagnesemia had poorer glycemic control.
- Headaches and attention disorders were more common in DM patients with hypomagnesemia.
Takeaway
Kids with type 1 diabetes often don't get enough magnesium, which can make their diabetes harder to control and cause headaches.
Methodology
This case-control study involved 50 children with type 1 DM and 67 healthy children, assessing dietary intake and measuring serum magnesium levels.
Limitations
The small sample size and single-center design limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Children aged 6–17 years, including 62% boys in the DM group.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.011
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.7788–20.3440
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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