Research progress of vitamin D and type 2 diabetes prevention.

Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem.The relationship between Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes has become a hot spot in diabetes research, and many studies have shown that Vitamin D can effectively prevent Type 2 diabetes.In this report, the relationship between Vitamin D and Type 2 diabetes is summarized in aspects of observational studies, intervention studies and genetic studies.The possible effects of Vitamin D on pancreatic β cell function, insulin resistance and inflammation are also reviewed.