Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Diabetes

A new study has found that people with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, irrespective of their body weight. Vitamin D helps the body in the absorption of calcium and maintains bone and muscle health. The skin produces this vitamin naturally after exposure to sunlight. People also absorb smaller amounts of vitamin D through foods, such as milk fortified with vitamin D. More than 1 billion people worldwide are estimated to have deficient levels ...