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High-Dose Vitamin D May Prolong Remission in Type 1 Diabetes

Key finding

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D rose from 25 ng/mL to 65 ng/dL within 3 months.

This case report examined the effects of high-dose vitamin D therapy on partial clinical remission in a participant with Type 1 Diabetes.

Evidence strength

Moderate confidence

Study type

Non-randomized CT

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Some Concerns bias
Last updated July 5, 2026

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Population

Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T1 Diabetes

Intervention

High-dose vitamin D therapy

Study type

Non-randomized CT

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Primary outcome

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Evidence

Moderate confidence

Plain-language summary

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Study focus

This case report examined the effects of high-dose vitamin D therapy on partial clinical remission in a participant with Type 1 Diabetes.

Clinical relevance

These findings highlight the potential role of vitamin D in diabetes management, particularly in Type 1 Diabetes. Improved glycemic control can lead to better health outcomes and reduced complications for patients. Understanding the impact of vitamin D could inform treatment strategies and enhance patient care.

Keep in mind

Single participant limits generalizability. Non-randomized design may introduce bias. Lack of control group reduces comparative analysis.

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Adriana CG, Kristina C, Benjamin UN. High-Dose Vitamin D Therapy Prolongs Partial Clinical Remission in Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Report. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2026;17:1788049. doi:10.3389/fendo.2026.1788049

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Main Effects

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D increased from 25 ng/mL to 65 ng/dL.

Hemoglobin A1c decreased from 13.8% to persistently <7%.

Insulin-dose adjusted A1c decreased from 17 to <9.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Vitamin D supplementation and HbA1c, Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c), Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Vitamin D supplementation

Primary outcomes

  • HbA1c
  • Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c)
  • Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Evidence relationships

Intervention and outcome relationships this study adds to the evidence network.

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Relationships
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Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

464

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

StrongDecrease

HbA1c

Vitamin D supplementation → HbA1c

Vitamin D supplementation → HbA1c

Evidence profile

StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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StrongDecrease

Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c)

Vitamin D supplementation → Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c)

Vitamin D supplementation → Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c)

Evidence profile

StrongDecreaseGlycemic Control
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NoneIncrease

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

Evidence profile

NoneIncreaseMetabolic Health
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NoneNo Change

Time in range

Vitamin D supplementation → Time in range

Vitamin D supplementation → Time in range

Evidence profile

NoneNo ChangeGlycemic Control
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NoneDecrease

Total daily insulin dose

Vitamin D supplementation → Total daily insulin dose

Vitamin D supplementation → Total daily insulin dose

Evidence profile

NoneDecreaseGlycemic Control
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D rose by 40 ng/dL.
  • Hemoglobin A1c decreased by 6.8%.
  • Total daily dose of insulin decreased during therapy.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Individuals diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Patients experiencing partial clinical remission.
  • Those considering vitamin D supplementation for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Findings are based on a single case report.
  • Results may not apply to all individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Further research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Single participant limits generalizability.
  • Non-randomized design may introduce bias.
  • Lack of control group reduces comparative analysis.

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Connected Evidence

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Vitamin D supplementation and HbA1c, Vitamin D supplementation and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does Vitamin D supplementation improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation may improve HbA1c.

ConsensusScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.9 | moderate positive | ConsensusScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve serum 25-hydroxyvitamin d?

Strong Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D.

ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.9 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve insulin-dose adjusted a1c (idaa1c)?

Emerging Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin-dose adjusted A1c (IDAA1c)

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

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve time in range?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Vitamin D supplementation for Time in range.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Time in range

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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