A deficiency of this vitamin increases the risk of developing diabetes.

Scientists say maintaining "healthy" levels of this vitamin could be a way to prevent disease, according to the Express .

Diabetes is a life-changing condition that causes blood sugar levels to become too high.

The disease is often caused by lifestyle factors such as being overweight or not exercising enough.

However, new research has found that a deficiency in a certain vitamin can also increase the risk of disease.

Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A scientific review by the George Washington School of Health Sciences (GW) in the US has revealed that people with vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of developing diabetes.

Also known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D has many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation in the body.

However, there is growing evidence that it also supports healthy metabolism and blood sugar levels.

Leigh Frame, associate professor of clinical research at GW School of Medicine, and her research team reviewed existing scientific literature and found evidence that people with prediabetes who are deficient in vitamin D are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to Express.

Also known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D has many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation in the body.

Ms. Frame said: "People who are concerned about their risk of developing diabetes should ask their doctor about ways to stay healthy, including maintaining healthy vitamin D levels."

However, she also acknowledged that further research is needed to determine whether simply supplementing with vitamin D can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Ms. Frame stated that sun exposure may also be beneficial, demonstrating that vitamin D supplementation alone is not enough.

Where can we get vitamin D from?

Vitamin D is abundant in fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel; red meat; liver; and egg yolks, according to Express.

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