The Connection Between a Diabetic Patient's Hba1c Level and Vitamin D3

Ola Adel Mhsen; Meriam Mohamed Hussain; Layla Jabir Kazem; Eman Ali Yawar; Estabraq Mukhlis Abed Alhusain

Ola Adel Mhsen University of Karbala, College of Applied Sciences, Department of Pathological Analysis
Meriam Mohamed Hussain University of Karbala, College of Applied Sciences, Department of Pathological Analysis
Layla Jabir Kazem University of Karbala, College of Applied Sciences, Department of Pathological Analysis
Eman Ali Yawar University of Diyala, College of Science, Department of Biotechnology
Estabraq Mukhlis Abed Alhusain University of Karbala, College of Sciences, Department of Biology

Keywords: Vitamin D3, HbA1c, Type 2 Diabetes, Blood Glucose Regulation, Serum Samples, Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

This research aimed to examine the correlation between vitamin D3 levels and HbA1c in individuals with type 2 diabetes compared to healthy subjects. Human blood and serum samples were collected from private laboratories, including samples from diabetic patients and healthy individuals. The study utilized various laboratory equipment and assays, such as plane centrifuge, micropipette, and Cobas e 411 for analysis. The findings indicated an increase in vitamin D3 levels in 32.5% of males and 70% of females in both study groups. There was a positive correlation between vitamin D3 and HbA1c levels in both control and type 2 diabetes groups. However, no significant correlation between vitamin D3 and HbA1c was observed in either group. The study concludes that there is no significant difference in vitamin D3 and HbA1c levels between diabetic patients and healthy individuals. Further research is needed to elucidate the impact of vitamin D on glucose regulation.

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