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Vitamin D Supplementation May Protect Children From Type 1 Diabetes
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Title Vitamin D Supplementation May Protect Children From Type 1 Diabetes
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571600?src=rss
Description A systematic review and meta-analysis shows that children given additional vitamin D are approximately 30% less likely to have type 1 diabetes in later life vs those not given the supplement. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Date Mar 20, 2008
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