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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Taking vitamin D supplements has hidden potential benefits for some people

Vitamin D supplements could help prevent type 2 diabetes in those who possess a certain gene.

Figures show 4.6 million people in the UK have a diabetes diagnosis, but an estimated 6.3 million people have non-diabetic hyperglycemia, more commonly known as pre-diabetes, according to Diabetes UK.

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