MAGNESIUM AND PHOSPHORUS IN TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A HOSPITAL-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex metabolic disorder, with the roles of macrominerals such as magnesium & phosphorus in its pathogenesis remaining unclear. AIM & OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare serum magnesium & phosphorus levels in T2DM cases & healthy controls, and investigate their associations with plasma glucose levels in T2DM by analyzing correlations.