Analysis of Elemental Composition from Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Patients' Hairs, Nails, and Blood Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
September 2025
in “
Pakistan Journal of Science
”
TLDR Diabetics have lower essential element levels, which may contribute to diabetes, and certain plants might help manage it.
This study investigated the elemental composition of blood, nails, and scalp hair in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (n = 6) compared to non-diabetic controls (n = 6), using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy. The results showed that diabetic individuals had notably lower levels of essential elements such as Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Sodium, Oxygen, and Zinc in their biological samples compared to controls. These findings suggest that deficiencies in vital trace metals may contribute to the onset of diabetes mellitus. The study also proposed the use of certain plants, including Chicorium Intybus and Eugenia Jambolina, for diabetes management.
