Zinc, type 2 diabetes, diabetic kidney disease: focus on hypoxia - Summary - MDSpire

Zinc's Role in Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease: Emphasis on Hypoxia

  • By

  • Svetlana A. Lebedeva

  • Ekaterina M. Mikhailova

  • Maria Yu Materenchuk

  • Denis V. Kurkin

  • Mikhail Samsonov

  • Vadim V. Tarasov

  • Kerim Mutig

  • July 21, 2026

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Objective:

To review the role of zinc homeostasis in the development of type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease, focusing on hypoxia as a central trigger.

Approach:
  • Zinc Signaling: Discusses the importance of zinc signaling in cellular and systemic carbohydrate metabolism in diabetes and DKD.
  • Zinc Homeostasis: Explores the relationship between zinc levels and the onset and progression of diabetes and DKD.
Key Findings:
  • Chronic hyperglycemia leads to renal hypoxia, a key factor in the progression of DKD.
  • Zinc deficiency can impair insulin synthesis and secretion, contributing to insulin resistance.
  • Both zinc deficiency and excess are associated with increased diabetes risk, indicating a U-shaped relationship with dietary zinc intake.
Interpretation:

Zinc plays a critical role in the body's response to hypoxia and may influence the progression of diabetic kidney disease through its effects on insulin and glucose metabolism.

Limitations:
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Conclusion:

Zinc homeostasis is essential for managing diabetes and DKD, particularly in relation to hypoxic conditions.

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