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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:17:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292828&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00059.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292828 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:24:06 +0100 3292828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292831&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2010.00065.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292831 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292830&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00060.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292830 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292829&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00061.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292829 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292838&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00062.x Conclusion: Prehypertension is associated with atherosclerosis independent of conventional cardiovascular risk factors in T2DM patients. We speculate that maintenance of systolic blood pressure (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292838 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292837&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00064.x Conclusions: The data suggest that weight loss and incretins may contribute independently to improved glucose levels in the first year after GBP surgery. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292837 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932499&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00053.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932499 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:59 +0100 2932499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932500&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00052.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932500 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292836&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00058.x Conclusions: Local dry heat and ES work well together to heal chronic diabetic foot wounds; however, local heat would appear to be a relevant part of this therapy because ES alone has produced little healing in previous studies. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292836 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292835&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00057.x Background: Epidemiological studies suggest a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among individuals with vitamin D deficiency. The aim of the present study was to determine whether vitamin D treatment improves glucose control and insulin sensitivity in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: Subjects with T2DM and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations 32 ng/mL) and should include subjects showing more abnormal parameters of glycemia, lipid, and insulin sensitivity at baseline. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292835 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292834&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00051.x Conclusions: The fingerstick sampling and insulin measurement procedure is simple, economical, and more precise than established RIA. The method can be applied to children and adults to monitor insulin responses following food consumption, as well as during therapeutic assessments or intervention trials. Public health advisories regarding snacks that minimize increases in insulin are desirable for individuals trying to reduce or maintain their weight, because elevated insulin stimulates carbohydrate conversion to fat and suppresses the mobilization of stored triglycerides for energy generation. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292834 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932507&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00050.x Conclusions: The effects of increased carbohydrate on FBS, serum insulin, triglycerides and VLDL-C indicate that a proper nutritional policy needs to be implemented for this population of rural, low-income Bengalis. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932507 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735748&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00038.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735748 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:04:58 +0100 2735748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292832&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00048.x Islet transplantation is an attractive concept for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes because of its potential high efficacy and minimal invasion to patients. The treatment may effectively control blood glucose for brittle Type 1 diabetes, resulting in a marked reduction in hypoglycemic episodes and improvements in HbA1c. In addition, approximately 70% of transplanted Type 1 diabetic patients have achieved insulin independence. However, there are still important issues to be addressed before this treatment is widely applicable, including difficulty in maintaining insulin independence, low islet isolation success rate, multiple donor requirements, and side effects associated with the use of immunosuppressants. Donor shortage is another dilemma. To address the issue of donor shortage, living d... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292832 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932502&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00049.x Osteoporosis and diabetes affect a large proportion of the elderly population. The prevalence of diabetes and osteoporosis is increasing. Compared with individuals without diabetes, both men and women with diabetes have a higher risk of fractures, particularly at the hip, with consequent significant morbidity and mortality. Type 1 diabetes is associated with decreased bone mass and although bone mass data for Type 2 diabetes may or may not be decreased, there is evidence of altered bone quality in diabetes. The mechanisms involved include effects of insulin, insulin-like growth factor 1, cytokines, advanced glycation end products, and altered calcium homeostasis. In addition, a drug-induced increase in the incidence of fractures has been noted with the use of thiazolidinediones (TZDs). TZD... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932502 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292833&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00047.x Background: The aim of the present study was to examine whether the amount of time spent watching television is a potential risk factor for incident diabetes and to what extent this association may be explained by obesity.Methods: We used data for 23 855 men and women from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition[ndash]Potsdam Study. During an average of 7.8 years of follow-up, 927 participants developed diabetes. Incident diabetes was identified on the basis of self-report and was verified by contacting the patient's attending physician. The amount of time spent watching television was self-reported.Results: The mean time that the participants who developed diabetes watched television was 2.4 h/week, compared with 2.0 h/week for those who did not develop diabetes (... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292833 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3292833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932508&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00046.x Background: Some reports suggest that concentrations of vitamin D are inversely, whereas concentrations of parathyroid hormone (PTH) are directly, associated with prevalent metabolic syndrome. Because of lingering uncertainty about these associations, we examined the cross-sectional associations between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and PTH with metabolic syndrome in a representative sample of adults in the US.Methods: We used data from 1705 participants in the 2005[ndash]2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Vitamin D was measured by radioimmunoassay, whereas PTH was measured using an electrochemiluminescent process.Results: The mean concentration of vitamin D for participants with and without metabolic syndrome was 20.3 and 22.9 ng/mL, respectively (P = 0.... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932508 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932506&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00045.x Conclusions: Genistein activates the antioxidant profile, decreases IL-6 and TNF-[alpha] concentrations, prevents oxidative damage, and ameliorates fatty liver in insulin-resistant rats. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932506 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932505&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00044.x Conclusions: For optimal postprandial glucose control, people with Type 1 diabetes may need to consider not only anticipated meal calories, but also prior food intake, a practice not commonly recommended based on currently used insulin dosing algorithms. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932505 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735749&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00041.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735749 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932504&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00043.x Conclusions: The results indicate that glucose represses PPAR[alpha] gene expression via AMPK, but not via p38 MAPK in the [beta]-cell. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932504 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932501&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00042.x The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing worldwide in both developing and developed countries. Experimental and clinical studies have revealed that MetS plays an important role in the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which leads to end-stage renal disease. Emerging evidence also suggests that CKD may actually cause MetS since the kidney is an important organ of glucose and lipid homeostasis. Although multiple mechanisms have been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of MetS, insulin resistance appears to be a central pathophysiological factor contributing to MetS. In this review we will discuss the association of MetS with insulin resistance and CKD, and the renal pathophysiological changes associated with MetS. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932501 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932503&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00040.x Conclusion: The results of this study and our previous studies suggest that behavioral and environmental risk factors have a more significant impact on ethnic difference in East Asian patients with T2DM compared with genetic predispositions. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932503 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735750&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00039.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735750 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735760&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00036.x Conclusions: Short birth length remains a risk factor for diabetes. Changes in the effects of birth length and maternal weight on diabetes risk with age may indicate different causal pathways. These findings require replication in studies with more accurate dating of the onset of diabetes. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735760 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735754&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00037.x The prevalence of diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), is increasing markedly throughout the world, including in China. Because T2DM and its complications are associated with considerable socioeconomic burden and mortality, there is increasing interest in developing strategies to prevent or delay progression of the disease. In recent decades, many researchers have focused on the mechanism of onset of diabetes, as well as examining the benefits of various interventions in subjects with different glucose tolerance status to prevent or delay development of the disease. In the present article, we focus on five areas (epidemiology, early intervention, insulin sensitivity and [beta]-cell function, adipocytokines, and traditional Chinese medicine) to review the progress of resear... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735754 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735751&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00035.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735751 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735759&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00033.x Conclusion: Greater weight loss and improved CV risk were achieved with the LL, which mostly reflects the patient support provided for each dietary treatment. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735759 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735758&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00034.x Conclusions: Reductions in plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels were correlated with a decrease in plasma leptin and an increase in adiponectin. These results suggest that adipocytokines are regulated by HPMC and may play a pivotal role in the hypocholesterolemic effect. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735758 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489347&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00026.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489347 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2489347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489346&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00027.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489346 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2489346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735757&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00032.x Conclusion: Although FRS predicts 10-year risk for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in T2DM, we suggest that UAE and carotid artery IMT should also be considered in risk assessments. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735757 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735756&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00031.x Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), with a complex pathogenesis. Treatment is difficult and no single treatment with measurable clinical impact is available. In the present clinical pilot trial, we investigated whether statins could be of use against some of the pathogenic factors in DFUs.Methods: Thirteen diabetic patients (10 men; 11 with Type 2 DM; mean age 64 years; mean duration of DM 18 years) with neuropathic DFUs (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735756 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735753&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00030.x Vascular complications are an important pathological issue in diabetes that lead to the further functional deterioration of several organs. The balance between endothelium-dependent relaxing factors and endothelium-dependent contracting factors (EDCFs) is crucial in controlling local vascular tone and function under normal conditions. Diabetic endothelial dysfunction is characterized by reduced endothelium-dependent relaxations and/or enhanced endothelium-dependent contractions. Elevated levels of oxygen-derived free radicals are the initial source of endothelial dysfunction in diabetes. Oxygen-derived free radicals not only reduce nitric oxide bioavailability, but also facilitate the production and/or action of EDCFs. Thus, the endothelial balance tips towards vasoconstrictor responses ov... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735753 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489345&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00029.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489345 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2489345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735755&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00028.x Conclusions: The effects of cigarette smoking and smoking cessation are broadly similar in men with and without diabetes. In Asia, where there are high rates of smoking and a rapidly increasing prevalence of diabetes, strategies that encourage smokers to quit are likely to have huge benefits in terms of reducing the burden of CVD in men with diabetes. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735755 Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477884&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00015.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477884 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2477884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489353&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00025.x Conclusion: The results suggest the following molecular etiopathophysiology of DN: (i) hyperglycemia upregulates IGF2, which initiates PTEN, a regulator of IGF2 signaling; (ii) loss of this IGF2[ndash]PTEN feedback loop causes changes that are characteristic of DN; and (iii) lowered expression of the repair modulator SPARC results in the development and/or progression of DN. Hence, targeting relevant modulators, such as like IGF2, PTEN, and SPARC, may be important in the management of DN. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489353 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735752&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00016.x The following estimates of insulin secretory function have been used widely to evaluate the role of pancreatic [beta]-cells in the pathogenesis and treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (2DM): (i) Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA)-[beta], a calculation based on fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentrations; (ii) post-glucose acute insulin response (AIRg), the increment in insulin concentration measured in the 5 min after intravenous glucose; and (iii) [Delta]I/[Delta]G, the ratio of the increment in plasma insulin concentration (I)/increment in plasma glucose concentration (G) 30 min after the oral administration of 75 g glucose. Experiments based on these approaches have led to a widely held point of view that that the natural history of 2DM is characterized by a progressive in... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735752 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2735752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489354&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00024.x Conclusions: Serum RBP4 is correlated with glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in NGT non-VO subjects, but not in NGT VO subjects and T2DM patients. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489354 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489351&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00013.x Conclusion: Severe pulmonary involvement in DM patients may be due to smoking status. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489351 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489350&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00022.x Conclusion: On the basis of the results of the present study, we postulate that cinnamic acid isolated from the hydro-alcoholic extract of Cinnamomum cassia activates glucose transport by a PI3-K-independent pathway. However, the detailed mechanism of action requires further analysis. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489350 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489349&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00023.x Conclusions: We identified 130 mmHg as the threshold of SBP for increased risk of CHD in Chinese female patients with T2DM. It appears that 67[ndash]77 mmHg is the optimal range for diastolic BP, within which the risk of CHD is lowest. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489349 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489348&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00014.x By influencing the standards of diabetes care and treatment guidelines throughout the world, the results of recent long-term risk factor interventions in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) have likely contributed to the improved health outcomes and induced a decline in mortality in people with T2D. Although we have a need for even more evidence to support early, individualized, and intensive management of all known modifiable risk factors, we have now reached an era in T2D care where the critical challenges appear to be to translate the insights, knowledge and benefits to patients in the community setting. Current surveys show slow progress in achieving treatment goals and in the use of recommended drugs and adjustments of lifestyle for the prevention of vascular complications in diabetes. The resistan... Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489348 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477889&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00021.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477889 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2477889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477888&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00020.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477888 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2477888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477887&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00019.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477887 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2477887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477886&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00018.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477886 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2477886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477885&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00017.x (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477885 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2477885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2489352&cid=s_38738_15_f&fid=38738&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1753-0407.2009.00012.x Conclusions: Although previous reports suggest that higher levels of cholesterol absorption in T1DM potentially increase cardiovascular risk in this population, the present data suggest no differences in cholesterol absorption between T1DM individuals with and without CAD. (Source: Journal of Diabetes) Journal of Diabetes journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2489352 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2489352