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Magnesium supplementation improves sleep quality in type 2 diabetes patients

A cross-sectional survey of 132 participants from a randomized, double-blind clinical trial on magnesium supplementation in type 2 diabetes found that over half reported symptom improvements, including in sleep quality. Satisfaction was high, with 75% willing to join future trials and 87.88% would recommend participation.

Last updated: Jul 8, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score32/100
Human RCT☆☆☆☆☆
Meta-analysis☆☆☆☆☆
Mechanism★★★★★
Safety★★★★☆
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Assessment of Participant Satisfaction and Overall Experience: A Cross-Sectional Survey to Inform Trial Conduct.

observational

Al-Maqbali JS, Al Alawi AM, Al-Zakwani I, Al Za'abi M · Patient preference and adherence (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: N/A
Intervention: Magnesium supplementation (specific dose not reported in abstract)
Outcome: Sleep quality, muscle cramps, energy, overall satisfaction, willingness to participate in future trials
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Participants with type 2 diabetes from a randomized, double-blind clinical trial

Result:

PubMed: 41847243DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S589554

Mechanism Graph

Magnesium may improve sleep quality
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via regulation of neurotransmitters and muscle relaxation
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leading to reduced muscle cramps and improved energy
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Result: Over half of participants reported symptom improvements including sleep quality

Limitations

  • ⚠Cross-sectional survey design limits causal inference
  • ⚠Response rate of 58.15% may introduce non-response bias
  • ⚠No significant association found between satisfaction and symptom improvement

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main finding regarding sleep quality?▼

Over half of participants reported improvements in sleep quality, along with muscle cramps and energy, after magnesium supplementation.

How many participants completed the survey?▼

132 out of 227 contacted participants completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 58.15%.

Was there a link between satisfaction and symptom improvement?▼

No significant association was found between satisfaction and symptom improvement in this study.

What did participants value most about the trial?▼

Open-ended responses emphasized staff professionalism, clear communication, and perceived health benefits as key factors to overall satisfaction.

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References

  1. 1.Al-Maqbali JS, Al Alawi AM, Al-Zakwani I, Al Za'abi M. "Assessment of Participant Satisfaction and Overall Experience: A Cross-Sectional Survey to Inform Trial Conduct.." Patient preference and adherence, 2026. PMID: 41847243 DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S589554
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