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| Nutrition in Diabetes - Micronutrients in Diabetes |
| Written by Dr Rajesh Kesari MD |
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Vitamin A ( Retinoids & Caretenoids ) An important fat soluble vitamin which plays vital role in the retina and enables the perception of light - Eye complications are quite frequent in Diabetes with severe consequences even leading to blindness. Its also required for the functioning of immune system - Low immunity predisposes Diabetics to many infections otherwise not seen in other people, . It helps form linings of important organs like skin, mucous membranes in mouth and lungs thus allows proper functioning of the body and protects from infections. VitaminĀ A has many other important functions in cell division and differentiation.. |



