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Despite year-round sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the UAE. Long hours indoors, high temperatures that keep people out of the sun, sunscreen use and covering clothing all reduce how much Vitamin D the skin produces. A Vitamin D test is a simple blood test that shows whether your levels are healthy.
Signs you may be low in Vitamin D
- Ongoing tiredness and low energy
- Bone, back or joint pain
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Frequent colds and infections
- Low mood, hair loss or slow wound healing
What the Vitamin D test measures
The test measures 25-hydroxy Vitamin D, also called 25(OH)D, which reflects the Vitamin D stored in your body. Your report shows whether your level is deficient, insufficient or sufficient. Many people choose a broader vitamin panel that also checks B12, folate, iron and other nutrients, because deficiencies often occur together.
Treatment and Vitamin D boosters
If your results show a deficiency, a doctor may recommend supplements, dietary changes, safe sun exposure or a Vitamin D injection. Bewell offers Vitamin D injections administered at home by licensed nurses, which can raise levels faster for people with significant deficiency. Retesting after a few months helps confirm that your levels are back in a healthy range.
Who should get tested?
- Adults who spend most of their day indoors
- People with darker skin tones or limited sun exposure
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Older adults and anyone with bone health concerns
