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The Magnesium and Glucose (MAG) Study: the prevalence and effect of hypomagnesaemia on diabetes control in a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 23 , issue 1 , 2018 , pages: 22–25

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2017.1414731

Author(s): S Pillay University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edendale Hospital, South Africa , JM Jansen van Vuuren University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edendale Hospital, South Africa , CJ Jansen van Vuuren Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex, South Africa

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus , glycaemic control , magnesium , renal function , types 1 and 2

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Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses a great burden of disease worldwide. The adverse effects of hypomagnesaemia (hypoMg²⁺) in patients with DM have been well described, with a higher prevalence of hypoMg²⁺ in patients with DM than in the general population (up to 35% vs. up to 15%). No data exist for South Africa (SA).

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