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World J Diabetes. Sep 15, 2021; 12(9): 1363-1385
Published online Sep 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i9.1363
Published online Sep 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i9.1363
Table 7 Vitamin D supplementation versus vitamin D replacement therapy
| Vitamin D supplement | Vitamin D replacement therapy | |
| Target goal | Bone health | Beyond bone health |
| Target 25-hydroxyvitamin D level | > 20 ng/mL (50 nmol/L) | > 30 ng/mL (75 nmol/L) |
| Initial testing for 25-hydroxyvitamin D level | No | Yes |
| Concern of over-replacement | Yes | Yes |
| Follow-up testing for 25-hydroxyvitamin D level | No | Yes |
| Dose adjustment | No | Yes |
| Approach | Public health | Individualized |
- Citation: Chang Villacreses MM, Karnchanasorn R, Panjawatanan P, Ou HY, Chiu KC. Conundrum of vitamin D on glucose and fuel homeostasis. World J Diabetes 2021; 12(9): 1363-1385
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v12/i9/1363.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v12.i9.1363