Can vitamin D prevent diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and secreation in overweight humans? [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Barbora De Courten (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Karen Walker ,  Prof Maximilian De Courten ,  Prof Robert Scragg

Brief description Vitamin D is mainly produced by the action of sunlight on skin. Low levels of vitamin D are becoming more common, as we work more indoors and avoid the sun and have been associated with type 2 diabetes. In proposed study, healthy overweight people, with low vitamin D, will be given vitamin D for 16 weeks to optimise blood levels of this vitamin. We will examine the changes in sugar metabolism. This study should provide important evidence on how vitamin D protects against diabetes and will support novel approaches to diabetes prevention.

Funding Amount $AUD 715,371.20

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant