Effects of Oral Magnesium Supplementation on Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

A total of 74 Adult Patients of both genders who had been diagnosed with T2D and are on oral anti-hyperglycemic drug and their HbA1C between 7and 8 %, will be enrolled in the study. Initially the study protocol will be explained \& informed written consent will be obtained from all participants. All subjects will be evaluated to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria through: Full history taking, complete physical examination and investigations. the intervention group will receive oral magnesium (Mg) supplementation for 3 months (250 mg of elemental magnesium daily). The primary outcome is to determine the effect of Mg supplementation for diabetic patient on serum Mg level, glycemic control and level of inflammation.