Vitamin c may help red blood cells stay flexible in diabetes

NCT ID NCT02107976

First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how vitamin C levels in red blood cells relate to blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured red blood cell flexibility and vitamin C levels before and after 8 weeks of vitamin C and E supplements. The goal was to understand if vitamin C could help prevent small blood vessel damage in diabetes.

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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