Various new functions of vitamin D are uncovered, including immune modifying action, memory (Alzheimer's etc), cardiac function, Arrhythmias, etc. A retrospective study 2001 clearly found that Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus incidence is high in children of vitamin D deficient mothers i.e. mothers who are grossly vitamin D deficient during pregnancy and lactation. Obstetricians, Pediatricians should take this point and check the vitamin D levels of all their patients i.e. mothers during pregnancy and lactation.
This simple test helps a lot in reducing the incidence of type 1 diabetes in children. The levels should be maintained with IM injections only. Also check vitamin D levels again and verify whether they are maintained or not. Share your views.
