**7. Conclusions**

Glycemic homeostasis is not only dependent on hormonal control, especially insulin; but also the micronutrients such as Chromium, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese and Copper. These Antioxidant Trace Elements act as cofactors of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GPx) which protect the glucose-dependent tissues from the deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species following oxidation of glucose.
