The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Arterial Stiffness in Diabetic Patients

Summary

The incidence of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with type 2 diabetes. Recently, increasing amount of evidence suggests that vitamin D may influence various nonskeletal medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders and more. The purpose of this trial is to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on 24 hours blood pressure monitoring, arterial stiffness, oxidative stress and inflammation in vitamin D deficient diabetic patients.

Timeline

Start

2010-08

Primary completion

2011-01

Completion

2011-04

Drugs

Indications