THE BENEFITS OF ZINC SUPPLEMENTATION IN DIABETES

Abstract

This study aimed to understand how zinc supplementation may benefit patients with diabetes, considering that this is a Public Health Problem, which limits the life of the patients, there is no cure and needs control. Prevention is necessary, and is based on a good diet, practice of physical exercises, among others, complications of Type 2 (common) Diabetes can even lead to death due to complications. The studies found recognized the benefits generated by the mineral to these patients, which, however, did not limit the period of use nor the dosages.