Diabetes and MineralsBy Dr. Neli Stoyanova Have you ever heard that diabetes and minerals are related? Here is how they may connect. About 70 % of people with type 2 diabetes have high blood pressure. This is twice higher than the prevalence among the general population.
It is well known that the high blood pressure is a high risk factor for vascular complications of diabetes that affect bigger vessels (foot gangrene) and smaller vessels in the kidneys (diabetic nephropathy) and the eyes (retinopathy). It is crucial to control the blood pressure in order to prevent these complications in diabetes.
A number of epidemiological studies have demonstrated a relationship between low dietary intake of potassium, magnesium and blood pressure. In addition, there is a well known synergistic action between magnesium, zinc and various vitamins like vitamin E and vitamin C. Thus, by taking an adequate amount of minerals and vitamins from raw fruits and vegetables one can significantly reduce the risk for vascular complications by reducing the blood pressure levels. Did you know that big waistline can cause diabetes?
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