Macro elements<span> are the minerals of which the body needs more amounts and are more important than any other </span>elements<span>.The calcium, magnesium, sodium, chromium, cobalt, iodine, iron, selenium, manganese, and zinc seem to be low in type 2 diabetes while </span>elements such as potassium and copper have no effect.Trace elements<span> (or </span>trace<span> metals) are minerals present in living tissues in small amounts.</span>