2. The 3-year absolute risk reduction in developing diabetes was 3.3%.
The absolute risk reduction number is small, especially when compared with the risk reduction seen with intensive lifestyle changes (58%) and metformin (31%).
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The absolute risk reduction number is small, especially when compared with the risk reduction seen with intensive lifestyle changes (58%) and metformin (31%).
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3. There are certain limitations.
*The effects of vitamin D can not be generalized to healthy adults, as it was tested in only those with prediabetes.
*The safety of prolonged vitamin D use on regular basis is not yet fully clear.
*The effects of vitamin D can not be generalized to healthy adults, as it was tested in only those with prediabetes.
*The safety of prolonged vitamin D use on regular basis is not yet fully clear.
4. Take home message
In adults with high risk of developing diabetes (such as those with prediabetes), vitamin D supplementation over long term (in addition to diet and exercise) could be useful in reducing the risk of diabetes.
In adults with high risk of developing diabetes (such as those with prediabetes), vitamin D supplementation over long term (in addition to diet and exercise) could be useful in reducing the risk of diabetes.
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