deficiency is a risk factor for a coronary artery disease.
375 patients participated in a coronary artery calcification study.
Measurements were taken at three and six year visits.
1. 10 % were Vitamin D deficient ( that is 20mg/ml or less)
2. 20-30% were vitamin D insufficient ( that is 21-30mg/ml or less)
The normal serum level is 30mg/ml
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Although vitamin 'D ' deficiency is not inceased in type 1 diabetes.
It may stimulate coronary artery calcification in these patients
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