Magnesium supplementation in the treatment of diabetes.

From: Saturday Evening Post | Date: September 1, 1992 | Copyright information

Editor's note: This report highlights the relationship of diabetes and magnesium and indicates the need for further research. Although some of the terminology may be difficult for lay readers, we urge diabetics to call the article to the attention of their doctors for explanation and further discussion.

Post editors' explanations of medical terms are in brackets.

Numerous research reports and clinical commentaries regarding magnesium deficiency have appeared i...

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