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Last Updated on October 18, 2022 by Shabnam Sengupta
No. Taking vitamin D regularly won’t reverse type 1 diabetes. There is no scientific evidence to confirm that it could reverse type 1 diabetes permanently. However, a study published in 2010 suggests that regular intake of vitamin D can control glycemic index. This may improve insulin sensitivity in people with type I diabetes with vitamin D deficiency. Regular intake of vitamin D starting early in life may also reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes in the future.
Another study published in 2018 shows that vitamin D has the ability to change the functions of our immune system. A case report published in 2016 shows that its regular intake of has an effect on T cells of the immune system. In in combination with other medications, it can cause significant improvement in the disease. To understand whether this impact can be copied at the community level, we need a large sample size to study.
Can vitamin D deficiency cause diabetes?
It seems so. The available scant scientific evidence suspects vitamin D deficiency causes diabetes. These papers have suggested that it has a role in maintaining the release of insulin by beta cells in pancreas. Its deficiency may prevent normal release of insulin to initiate diabetes. Also, it can cause imbalance of glycemic index to affect the symptoms and control of type 1 diabetes.
Can we reverse type 1 diabetes?
Not exactly. No treatment can reverse type 1 diabetes completely. According to a study published in 2021, reversing type 1 diabetes would need a method that can prevent the immune system from attacking the body’s insulin-producing cells. However, following an effective treatment plan helps a person stay healthy, but there is no known cure that can reverse the condition. So, people with type 1 diabetes need treatment for the rest of their lives.
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