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Magnesium and Potassium May Improve Diabetic Nephropathy Markers

Última actualización 4 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

A significant association was revealed by analysis among pre- and post-trial serum urea level and magnesium supplementation, p = 0.000.

This study investigated the effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on markers of diabetic nephropathy in patients with insomnia, finding significant improvements in certain serum markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on markers of diabetic nephropathy in patients with insomnia, finding significant improvements in certain serum markers.

Clinical relevance

The findings suggest that magnesium and potassium supplementation could be beneficial for patients with diabetic nephropathy, particularly those experiencing insomnia. Improved kidney function markers may lead to better management of diabetes-related complications, highlighting the importance of nutritional interventions in this population.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of study may not capture long-term effects. Lack of diversity in population limits applicability.

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Sidra K, Shahid B, Riffat M, et al. Effects of Magnesium and Potassium Supplementation on Diabetic Nephropathy Markers in Patients with Insomnia. Health Science Reports. 2026;9(1):e71738. doi:10.1002/hsr2.71738

Efectos Principales

Magnesium supplementation significantly decreased serum urea by -1.31 mg/dL (p = 0.000).

Magnesium supplementation significantly decreased serum creatinine by -0.13 mg/dL (p = 0.000).

Combination of magnesium and potassium significantly decreased serum AST by -2.5 U/L (p = 0.004).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Combined magnesium and potassium supplements, Magnesium gluconate, Potassium (K) and AST, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements

Primary outcomes

  • AST
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

603

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

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AST

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements → AST

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements → AST

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements → Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements → Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Magnesium gluconate → Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Magnesium gluconate → Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum creatinine

Magnesium gluconate → Serum creatinine

Magnesium gluconate → Serum creatinine

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum urea

Magnesium gluconate → Serum urea

Magnesium gluconate → Serum urea

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Potassium (K) → HbA1c

Potassium (K) → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Magnesium supplementation led to a significant decrease in serum urea levels.
  • Combination therapy significantly reduced serum AST and RA factor levels.
  • No significant change in HbA1c levels was observed.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults with insomnia and diabetic nephropathy.
  • Patients experiencing complications from diabetes.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Findings are based on a specific population and may not apply to all patients.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • Results should be interpreted with caution due to study limitations.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of study may not capture long-term effects.
  • Lack of diversity in population limits applicability.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Magnesium Supplements and AST, Magnesium Supplements and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor.

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Does Combined magnesium and potassium supplements improve ast?

Emerging Evidence

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements appears to improve ast.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    AST

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Combined magnesium and potassium supplements improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) factor?

Emerging Evidence

Combined magnesium and potassium supplements appears to improve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) factor.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factor

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Magnesium gluconate improve alanine aminotransferase (ALT)?

Emerging Evidence

Magnesium gluconate appears to improve alanine aminotransferase (ALT).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Magnesium gluconate improve serum creatinine?

Emerging Evidence

Magnesium gluconate appears to improve serum creatinine.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Serum creatinine

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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