A lack of vitamin D in the body is a key cause of the onset and development of type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent). This conclusion, based on practical research, was made by scientists from the universities of San Diego (USA) and Seoul (South Korea).

In the course of the work carried out by an international scientific group, medical records of 903 people were studied. All of them passed two medical examinations with a difference of 10 years.. During this period, 47 respondents were diagnosed with diabetes, another 337 had a pre-diabetic condition..

However, vitamin D deficiency was present in all cases.. Researchers have calculated that its deficiency increases the risk of developing the disease by five times..

Experts emphasized that the key factor contributing to the enrichment of the body with this vitamin is exposure to the sun.. To successfully carry out the prevention of the disease, it is necessary to be outside in clear weather for at least 10-15 minutes a day..

Previously, Swiss scientists found that it is possible to reduce the risk of diabetes with the help of female sex hormones.. This problem is especially relevant for women after menopause..

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