Improvement in Neuropathy Specific Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetes after Vitamin D Supplementation
Alam U, Fawwad A, Shaheen F, Tahir B
Published in Journal of Diabetes Research
Methodology
Prospective open-label uncontrolled study of a single 600,000 IU intramuscular vitamin D dose in painful diabetic neuropathy, with NeuroQoL assessed every 4 weeks.
Key Findings
25(OH)D rose significantly and neuropathy-specific quality of life improved from baseline.
Conclusions
Vitamin D improved neuropathy quality of life, but the uncontrolled design limits causal inference.
Limitations
Open-label, no control group; single high-dose intramuscular regimen unlike daily oral use.
Supplements Studied
Vitamin D is effective in improving quality of life in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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