Giving vitamin D supplements to obese children and teens can help them fight against diabetes by regulating their blood sugar levels.

The researchers then divided the children into two groups, with one group being given a daily dose of vitamin D supplement while the other group was given a placebo over a period of six months. The researchers found that those who had been given vitamin D supplements managed to lower the amount of insulin in their blood.
“By increasing vitamin D intake alone, we got a response that was nearly as powerful as what we have seen using a prescription drug. We saw a decrease in insulin levels, which means better glucose control, despite no changes in body weight, dietary intake or physical activity”, lead researcher Catherine Peterson said.
Source-Medindia