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ea0070aep290 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2020

Magnesium supplementation and higher magnesium levels in T2DM patients are associated with better glycemic control and higher rates of total and partial remission post-bariatric surgery

Silva Maria , Mendonça Fernando , João Fonseca Maria , João Ferreira Maria , Salazar Daniela , Pedro Jorge , Guerreiro Vanessa , Sergio Neves João , Lau Eva , Belo Sandra , Varela Ana , Freitas Paula , Carvalho Davide

Introduction: Magnesium (Mg) is an essential mineral for human health. Chronic Mg2+ deficiency and low Mg2+ dietary intake have been associated with increased risk of T2DM. Despite the increased risk of T2DM associated with Mg2+ deficiency; T2DM is often accompanied by hypomagnesemia, especially in patients with poorly controlled glycemic profiles.Bariatric surgery remains the most effective long-term therapy for the management of patients wi...