Status of zinc, copper and magnesium in serum and hair of insulin-dependent diabetes

Abstract

Introduction. There is evidence that trace elemnets metabolism has changed in insulin-dependent diabetes melitus (IDDM) . In this study, status of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and magnesium (Mn) in serum and hair of IDDM patients was investigated. Materials and Methods. Two groups were studied: Patients with IDDM and healthy control. Zn, Cu, and Mn in serum and hair of these subjects were analyzed by atomic absorption. Results. In comparision with control group, in patiant group Cu of serum was sigmificantly decresed (P