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British Journal of General Practice, January 2007 deficit on diabetic control from a GP perspective can be found in Natural Approaches to Diabetes. Despite the evidence of widespread nutrient deficiency among individuals with diabetes, and the knowledge that several nutrients are implicated in glycaemic control, no multinutrient intervention studies for diabetic control have been undertaken. Only one multinutrient supplement study on diabetic subjects has been reported and this showed a reduced rate of infection. That the intervention in this study enhanced diabetic patient outcome may hopefully inspire others to undertake multinutrient intervention studies aimed at investigating effects on glycaemic and lipaemic control in diabetes. The less that people eat as a consequence of a sedentary lifestyle, the more inadequate nutrient intake becomes and the greater the risk of deficiency. Furthermore, if the diet is low in fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, oily fish, and/or dairy products, intakes of some nutrients are bound to be lower than target values, posing a challenge to health. This is especially so among individuals with high nutrient requirements, such as those with diabetes. Although still considered to be controversial by some, taking a daily multinutrient supplement would bridge the gap between intake and requirements and ensure that nutrient target intakes are met.