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Study of serum zinc in diabetes mellitus

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  • Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research

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  • 2013

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Introduction: Certain trace elements like Zinc are essential for the normal metabolism of proteins, fats & carbohydrates. Chronic degenerative disorders like Diabetes mellitus (DM) are associated with tissue deficiency of one or more trace elements. The abnormal zinc metabolism may play a role in the pathogenesis of DM & some of its complications. The present study was intended with the objectives of study of serum zinc level in DM & its relation with it. Methods: In the present study 30 known diabetic patients of age group 15-65 yrs were taken as study group with inclusion & exclusion criteria & were compared with the healthy control of same age group. The serum zinc levels of both the groups were estimated on G.B.C.932 model atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The data was analyzed by student unpaired t-test. Results: The serum zinc level in study group (DM patients) was significantly low as compared to controls. Conclusion: The decreased serum zinc level in diabetic patients may be attributed to poor reabsorption of zinc & also due to excessive excretion of zinc (zincuria) in diabetic patients. Further from our study it can be suggested that oral zinc administration in the diabetic patients may be helpful in wound healing & in the prognosis of the complications of Diabetes mellitus.
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