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Hello docs. i was wondering can vitamin d3 increase blood sugar?

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No.: There is actually evidence that vitamin d deficiency may worsen diabetes. Therefore vitamin d should helop prevent a high blood sugar.

Dr Krauser agreed

Answered 11/22/2013

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