ABSTRACT

Introduction: The correct metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates depends on certain trace elements, such as zinc. Deficits of one or more trace elements in tissues are linked to chronic degenerative diseases like diabetes mellitus (DM). The aetiology of diabetes mellitus (DM) and several of its consequences may be influenced by improper zinc metabolism. The goal of the current study was to examine the relationship between serum zinc levels in diabetes mellitus (DM) and those levels. Methods: In the current study, 40 known diabetic patients between the ages of 15 and 65 were used as the study group, and they were compared to a healthy control group of the same age. The Beckman AU480 biochemistry fully automated analyzer was used to estimate the serum zinc levels in both groups. The student unpaired t-test was used to evaluate the data. Results: The serum zinc level in study group (DM patients) was significantly low as compared to controls. Conclusion: Poor zinc reabsorption and increased excretion of zinc (zincuria) in diabetes patients may both contribute to the lower serum zinc levels in these people. Additionally, it may be inferred from this study that oral zinc delivery to diabetic patients may aid in wound healing and the prognosis of complications related to diabetes mellitus. Key words: Serum zinc, Diabetes mellitus
Publication date: 01/06/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.6.7202