<div style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Visceral adiposity mediates insulin resistance, but their association among adults with prediabetes is scarce in the...<div style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Visceral adiposity mediates insulin resistance, but their association among adults with prediabetes is scarce in the literature. This study is aimed to determine the association of visceral adiposity index (VAI) with insulin resistance in adults with prediabetes. This cross-sectional study was done among 117 adults with newly detected prediabetes [m/f;23/94;mean ± SD: Age 36.30 ± 9.99 years, BMI 28.89 ± 4.35 kg/m<sup>2</sup>] based on American Diabetes Association 2018 criteria and 141 matched healthy controls [m/f: 28/113;mean ± SD: 35.30 ± 6.88 years, BMI 25.03 ± 4.58]. Waist circumference, body mass index, fasting triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose and insulin were measured in each group to calculate VAI and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). People with prediabetes had significantly higher median value of VAI {3.08 (2.26) vs. 1.86 (2.31);p < 0.001} with higher frequency of high VAI (>1) (98.3% vs. 85.8%;p < 0.001) than the control population. HOMA-IR level was significantly higher in prediabetes with high VAI (cut-off of 2.64) than control with normal VAI [2.78 (2.22, 4.15) vs. 2.20 (1.53, 3.36);p = 0.002]. VAI was positively correlated with HOMA-IR in females with prediabetes (r = 0.299, p = 0.003). VAI had predictive association with prediabetes [OR (95% CI: 9.504 (2.173, 41.576);p = 0.03] and high insulin resistance (HOMA-IR ≥ 2.6) in females with prediabetes [OR (95% CI) = 3.50 (1.476, 8.297);p = 0.004] only. It could satisfactorily discriminate prediabetes in both sexes (male: AUC = 0.767, p = 0.001;female: AUC = 0.641, p < 0.001) and high insulin resistance in females with prediabetes (AUC = 0.641;p = 0.019) only. So, VAI was associated with prediabetes and insulin resistance only in females with prediabetes.</span> </div>展开更多
Insulin resistance is a hallmark of obesity,diabetes,and cardiovascular diseases,and leads to many of the abnormalities associated with metabolic syndrome. Our understanding of insulin resistance has improved tremendo...Insulin resistance is a hallmark of obesity,diabetes,and cardiovascular diseases,and leads to many of the abnormalities associated with metabolic syndrome. Our understanding of insulin resistance has improved tremendously over the years,but certain aspects of its estimation still remain elusive to researchers and clinicians.The quantitative assessment of insulin sensitivity is not routinely used during biochemical investigations for diagnostic purposes,but the emerging importance of insulin resistance has led to its wider application research studies.Evaluation of a number of clinical states where insulin sensitivity is compromised calls for assessment of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is increasingly being assessed in various disease conditions where it aids in examining their pathogenesis,etiology and consequences. The hyperinsulinemic euglycemic glucose clamp is the gold standard method for the determination of insulin sensitivity,but is impractical as it is labor-and time-intensive.A number of surrogate indices have therefore been employed to simplify and improve the determination of insulin resistance.The object of this review is to highlight various aspects and methodologies for current and upcoming measures ofinsulin sensitivity/resistance.In-depth knowledge of these markers will help in better understanding and exploitation of the condition.展开更多
Various pathological conditions can cause fatty liver in children. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) in children has been known since 1983. However, NASH diagnosed in childhood does not have a favorable outcome.The p...Various pathological conditions can cause fatty liver in children. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) in children has been known since 1983. However, NASH diagnosed in childhood does not have a favorable outcome.The pathological characteristics of NASH are significantly different between children and adults. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)/NASH is accompanied by insulin resistance, which plays a pivotal role in its pathophysiology in both children and adults. In NASH,a "two-hit" model involving triglyceride accumulation(first hit) and liver damage(second hit) has been accepted. Insulin resistance was found to correlate with changes in fat levels; however, it did not correlate with fibrosis or NAFLD activity score in children. Therefore,insulin resistance may be important in the first hit.Because there is obvious familial clustering in NASH,genetic predisposition as well as environmental factors including diet might be the second hit of NAFLD/NASH.展开更多
目的观察应用利格列汀联合门冬胰岛素50治疗肝源性糖尿病患者的疗效及胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMAIR)和胰岛β细胞功能指数(HOMA-β)水平的变化。方法2017年1月~2019年12月我院收治的98例非酒精性脂肪性肝病合并肝源性糖尿病患者被随机分为对照...目的观察应用利格列汀联合门冬胰岛素50治疗肝源性糖尿病患者的疗效及胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMAIR)和胰岛β细胞功能指数(HOMA-β)水平的变化。方法2017年1月~2019年12月我院收治的98例非酒精性脂肪性肝病合并肝源性糖尿病患者被随机分为对照组49例和观察组49例,分别给予门冬胰岛素50或门冬胰岛素50联合利格列汀治疗,两组均治疗观察12 w。使用血糖仪检测空腹血糖(FBG)和餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)水平,采用胶体金法检测血清糖化血红蛋白(HbAlc)水平,并计算HOMA-IR和HOMA-β,使用全自动生化分析仪检测血清肝功能指标。结果在治疗后,观察组FPG水平为(6.3±3.9)mmol/L,显著低于对照组【(7.8±1.2)mmol/L,P<0.05】,2 h PG水平为(8.4±2.6)mmol/L,显著低于对照组【(11.5±2.8)mmol/L,P<0.05】,和HbAlc水平为(7.1±1.6)%,显著低于对照组【(8.3±1.9)%,P<0.05】;治疗后,观察组HOMA-IR为(1.5±0.2),显著低于对照组【(2.4±03),P<0.05】,而HOMA-β水平为(42.9±8.7),显著高于对照组【(33.5±7.2),P<0.05】;观察组血清谷丙转氨酶(ALT)水平为(53.9±13.7)U/L,显著低于对照组【(72.2±19.6)U/L,P<0.05】,谷草转氨酶(AST)水平为(22.1±6.3)U/L,显著低于对照组【(46.4±6.9)U/L,P<0.05】,两组谷氨酰转肽酶、总胆红素和白蛋白水平无显著变化(P>0.05)。结论应用利格列汀联合门冬胰岛素50治疗非酒精性脂肪性肝病合并肝源性糖尿病患者能显著改善血糖水平,有效降低HOMA-IR,升高HOMA-β,改善了胰岛β细胞功能,从而改善患者的肝功能,具有良好的治疗效果。展开更多
AIM:To test the efficacy of a proprietary nutraceutical combination in reducing insulin resistance associated with the metabolic syndrome(MetS).METHODS:Sixty-four patients with MetS followed at a tertiary outpatient c...AIM:To test the efficacy of a proprietary nutraceutical combination in reducing insulin resistance associated with the metabolic syndrome(MetS).METHODS:Sixty-four patients with MetS followed at a tertiary outpatient clinic were randomly assigned to receive either placebo or a proprietary nutraceutical combination(AP)consisting of berberine,policosanol and red yeast rice,in a prospective,double-blind,placebo-controlled study.Evaluations were performed at baseline and after 18 wk of treatment.The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMAIR)index was the primary outcome measure.Secondary endpoints included lipid panel,blood glucose and insulin fasting,after a standard mixed meal and after an oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT),ow-mediated dilation(FMD),and waist circumference.RESULTS:Fifty nine patients completed the study,2 withdrew because of adverse effects.After 18 wk there was a signif icant reduction in the HOMA-IR index in the AP group compared with placebo(ΔHOMA respectively-0.6 ± 1.2 vs 0.4 ± 1.9;P < 0.05).Total and low density lipoprotein cholesterol also significantly decreased in the treatment arm compared with placebo(Δlow density lipoprotein cholesterol-0.82 ± 0.68 vs-0.13 ± 0.55 mmol/L;P < 0.001),while triglycerides,high density lipoprotein cholesterol,and the OGTT were not affected.In addition,there were significant reductions in blood glucose and insulin after the standard mixed meal,as well as an increase in FMD(ΔFMD 1.9 ± 4.2 vs 0 ± 1.9 %;P < 0.05)and a significant reduction in arterial systolic blood pressure in the AP arm.CONCLUSION:This short-term study shows that AP has relevant beneficial effects on insulin resistance and many other components of MetS.展开更多
Introduction: In recent years, flow mediated dilatation (FMD) has become a popular technique in cardiovascular medicine. HOMA-IR was accepted to determine the insulin sensitivity as a valuable standard. In this study,...Introduction: In recent years, flow mediated dilatation (FMD) has become a popular technique in cardiovascular medicine. HOMA-IR was accepted to determine the insulin sensitivity as a valuable standard. In this study, we evaluated the association between HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance) and vascular endothelial dysfunction, as assessed by endothelium- dependent flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and nitroglycerin-mediated dilatation (NMD), in type 2 Diabetic (DM) patients. Material and Methods: Eighty four (84) consecutive out-patients were enrolled. HOMA-IR was calculated as fasting insulin (μU/ml) multiplied by fasting plasma glucose (FPG) (mg/dl) and divided by 405. The ultrasound method for measuring FMD and NMD has been used. Out of 84 patients, 42 patients were in control group and 42 patients were in diabetic group, which were further subdivided into two groups based on HOMA-IR > 3.0 and above was considered as Group I and HOMA IR < 3.0 and below was considered as Group II. Fasting Plasma Glucose (mmol/dl) (7.74 ± 2.56, 6.81 ± 1.9, p < 0.001) and Fasting Insulin (μU/dl) (13.26 ± 8.09, 6.65 ± 2.36, p < 0.001) were statistically significant in Group I. The baseline mean FMD in controls and cases (Group I and Group II) was 15.36 ± 9.56, 4.15 ± 2.29, 12.21 ± 6.24 (p < 0.001) respectively. By logistic regression analysis the factors which were effective on FMD percentage change (<5.5%) in Group I were BMI (p < 0.02), plasma Insulin (p < 0.04) and triglycerides (p < 0.02). There was a negative co-relation for FMD, NMD and HOMA-IR. Discussion: We conclude that increased HOMA-IR in hyperglycaemic patients is associated with severe endothelial dysfunction which is the marker of the atherosclerosis. Thus the measurement of endothelial vasomotor function which is a comprehensive analysis of atherosclerotic burden may provide a better predictive value of future cardiovascular events than the analysis of each of the traditional risk factors alone.展开更多
目的观察苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线对肥胖型多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovary syndrome,PCOS)不孕症患者免疫功能及肠道菌群的影响。方法选取肥胖型PCOS不孕症120例,采用随机数字表法随机将其分为观察组和对照组两组各60例,其...目的观察苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线对肥胖型多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovary syndrome,PCOS)不孕症患者免疫功能及肠道菌群的影响。方法选取肥胖型PCOS不孕症120例,采用随机数字表法随机将其分为观察组和对照组两组各60例,其中84例顺利完成研究,观察组40例,对照组44例。观察组采用苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线进行治疗,对照组采用苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍进行治疗,均治疗12周。比较两组治疗前后T细胞免疫应答指标、胰岛素抵抗指标和肠道菌群情况,并观察两组治疗期间不良反应发生情况。结果治疗前,两组T细胞免疫应答指标、胰岛素抵抗指标及肠道菌群情况比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后,两组血清转化生长因子-β1(TGF-β1)、白细胞介素-10(IL-10)水平及乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌均较治疗前升高;血清白细胞介素-17(IL-17),空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PBG)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)水平,以及肠杆菌均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。治疗后,观察组血清TGF-β1、IL-10水平及乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌高于对照组;血清IL-17,FBG、2 h PBG、FINS、HOMA-IR水平,以及肠杆菌低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。治疗期间,观察组出现皮疹5例,因埋线导致皮肤红肿1例;对照组出现皮疹5例。结论苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线应用于肥胖型PCOS不孕症可以减少胰岛素抵抗、纠正Treg/Th17失衡、调节T细胞免疫应答、改善肠道微生物稳态失衡,且不良反应较少。展开更多
目的:探讨血清及胆汁中视黄醇结合蛋白4(retinol binding protein 4,RBP4)的浓度与胰岛素抵抗、血脂异常、胆汁胆固醇饱和指数(cholesterol saturation index,CSI)之间的关系。方法:将住院手术治疗胆囊结石的患者随机分为糖尿病组和对照...目的:探讨血清及胆汁中视黄醇结合蛋白4(retinol binding protein 4,RBP4)的浓度与胰岛素抵抗、血脂异常、胆汁胆固醇饱和指数(cholesterol saturation index,CSI)之间的关系。方法:将住院手术治疗胆囊结石的患者随机分为糖尿病组和对照组,每组30例。采用ELISA法检测糖尿病组和对照组血清及胆汁中RBP4的浓度,酶比色法测定胆汁胆固醇、胆汁酸和磷脂的含量,采用Carey表计算胆汁CSI,分析血清及胆汁中RBP4水平与各项指标的相关性,并对相关指标进行多元线性回归分析。结果:糖尿病组血清及胆汁中RBP4的浓度均显著高于对照组(均P<0.01)。两组血清总胆汁酸(total bile acid,TBA),TG,HDL,以及胆汁TBA,TC,磷脂及CSI之间的差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。糖尿病组血清TC,LDL,空腹血糖(fasting blood glucose,FBG)、空腹胰岛素(fasting insulin,FINS)以及稳态模型评估的胰岛素抵抗指数(homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance index,HOMA-IR)均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。校正年龄影响后的偏相关分析表明:胆汁RBP4与体质量指数(body mass index,BMI),腰围(waist circumference,WC),空腹血清胰岛素(fast serum insulin,FINS),FBG,TC,LDL,HOMA-IR呈正相关(分别r=0.283,0.405,0.685,0.667,0.553,0.424,0.735);血清RBP4与WC,FINS,FBG,TC,LDL,HOMA-IR呈正相关(分别r=0.317,0.734,0.609,0.528,0.386,0.751);逐步法多元线性回归分析表明HOMA-IR,BMI,WC与胆汁RBP4水平独立相关(回归方程如下:Y胆汁RBP4=2.372XHOMA-IR+0.420XBMI+0.178XWC-26.813);HOMA-IR,WC与血清RBP4水平独立相关(回归方程如下:Y血清RBP4=2.832XHOMA-IR+0.235XWC-20.128),HOMA-IR与RBP4的相关性最强。结论:糖尿病组血清及胆汁中RBP4的浓度显著高于对照组;HOMA-IR,BMI,WC与胆汁RBP4呈独立相关;HOMA-IR,WC与血清RBP4呈独立相关;HOMA-IR与RBP4的相关性最强。RBP4可能在2型糖尿病合并胆囊结石的发展过程中起着重要作用。展开更多
目的:研究新疆维吾尔族与汉族多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovarian syndrome,PCOS)患者中抗苗勒氏管激素(anti-Müllerianhormone,AMH)的表达水平与分布特征,分析AMH与临床代谢及激素指标的相关性。方法:选择156例在新疆医科大学第...目的:研究新疆维吾尔族与汉族多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovarian syndrome,PCOS)患者中抗苗勒氏管激素(anti-Müllerianhormone,AMH)的表达水平与分布特征,分析AMH与临床代谢及激素指标的相关性。方法:选择156例在新疆医科大学第二附属医院就诊的PCOS患者,按民族及体重指数(BMI)分为:维吾尔族肥胖组40例,BMI≥25kg/m2;维吾尔族非肥胖组36例,BMI<25kg/m2;汉族肥胖组38例,BMI≥25 kg/m2;汉族非肥胖组42例,BMI<25 kg/m2;另选正常人群80例为对照组,维吾尔族与汉族均40例。测定并比较各组的外周血清AMH、卵泡刺激素(follicle-stimulatinghormone,FSH)、黄体生成素(luteinizinghormone,LH)、雌二醇(estradiol,E2)、睾酮水平;检测并各组的空腹血糖(fastingplasmaglucose,FPG)和空腹血清胰岛素(ser uminsulin,INS),同时计算各组的稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(homeostasismodelassessmentofinsulinre s i s t a n c e, H O M A-I R)。采用Pea r s o n相关分析血清A M H水平与上述临床各指标间的相关性。结果:维吾尔族肥胖组及汉族肥胖组血清FSH,LH,E2均低于维吾尔族非肥胖组及汉族非肥胖组(均P<0.05),而血清FPG,INS及HOMA-IR均高于维吾尔族非肥胖组及汉族非肥胖组(均P<0.05);维吾尔族患者血清AMH均高于汉族患者(均P<0.05),而维吾尔族患者与汉族患者血清FSH,LH,E2,FPG,INS及HOMA-IR指标均无显著差异(均P>0.05);4组PCOS患者上述指标均高于对照组(均P<0.05)。维吾尔族及汉族PCOS患者AMH与LH、睾酮、FPG、INS及HOMA-IR均呈正相关,与FSH,E2均呈负相关(均P<0.05)。结论:PCOS患者血清AMH显著升高,其升高与民族和BMI无关,与下丘脑-腺垂体功能障碍和糖代谢紊乱有关。展开更多
文摘<div style="text-align:justify;"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Visceral adiposity mediates insulin resistance, but their association among adults with prediabetes is scarce in the literature. This study is aimed to determine the association of visceral adiposity index (VAI) with insulin resistance in adults with prediabetes. This cross-sectional study was done among 117 adults with newly detected prediabetes [m/f;23/94;mean ± SD: Age 36.30 ± 9.99 years, BMI 28.89 ± 4.35 kg/m<sup>2</sup>] based on American Diabetes Association 2018 criteria and 141 matched healthy controls [m/f: 28/113;mean ± SD: 35.30 ± 6.88 years, BMI 25.03 ± 4.58]. Waist circumference, body mass index, fasting triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose and insulin were measured in each group to calculate VAI and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). People with prediabetes had significantly higher median value of VAI {3.08 (2.26) vs. 1.86 (2.31);p < 0.001} with higher frequency of high VAI (>1) (98.3% vs. 85.8%;p < 0.001) than the control population. HOMA-IR level was significantly higher in prediabetes with high VAI (cut-off of 2.64) than control with normal VAI [2.78 (2.22, 4.15) vs. 2.20 (1.53, 3.36);p = 0.002]. VAI was positively correlated with HOMA-IR in females with prediabetes (r = 0.299, p = 0.003). VAI had predictive association with prediabetes [OR (95% CI: 9.504 (2.173, 41.576);p = 0.03] and high insulin resistance (HOMA-IR ≥ 2.6) in females with prediabetes [OR (95% CI) = 3.50 (1.476, 8.297);p = 0.004] only. It could satisfactorily discriminate prediabetes in both sexes (male: AUC = 0.767, p = 0.001;female: AUC = 0.641, p < 0.001) and high insulin resistance in females with prediabetes (AUC = 0.641;p = 0.019) only. So, VAI was associated with prediabetes and insulin resistance only in females with prediabetes.</span> </div>
文摘Insulin resistance is a hallmark of obesity,diabetes,and cardiovascular diseases,and leads to many of the abnormalities associated with metabolic syndrome. Our understanding of insulin resistance has improved tremendously over the years,but certain aspects of its estimation still remain elusive to researchers and clinicians.The quantitative assessment of insulin sensitivity is not routinely used during biochemical investigations for diagnostic purposes,but the emerging importance of insulin resistance has led to its wider application research studies.Evaluation of a number of clinical states where insulin sensitivity is compromised calls for assessment of insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is increasingly being assessed in various disease conditions where it aids in examining their pathogenesis,etiology and consequences. The hyperinsulinemic euglycemic glucose clamp is the gold standard method for the determination of insulin sensitivity,but is impractical as it is labor-and time-intensive.A number of surrogate indices have therefore been employed to simplify and improve the determination of insulin resistance.The object of this review is to highlight various aspects and methodologies for current and upcoming measures ofinsulin sensitivity/resistance.In-depth knowledge of these markers will help in better understanding and exploitation of the condition.
文摘Various pathological conditions can cause fatty liver in children. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) in children has been known since 1983. However, NASH diagnosed in childhood does not have a favorable outcome.The pathological characteristics of NASH are significantly different between children and adults. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)/NASH is accompanied by insulin resistance, which plays a pivotal role in its pathophysiology in both children and adults. In NASH,a "two-hit" model involving triglyceride accumulation(first hit) and liver damage(second hit) has been accepted. Insulin resistance was found to correlate with changes in fat levels; however, it did not correlate with fibrosis or NAFLD activity score in children. Therefore,insulin resistance may be important in the first hit.Because there is obvious familial clustering in NASH,genetic predisposition as well as environmental factors including diet might be the second hit of NAFLD/NASH.
文摘目的观察应用利格列汀联合门冬胰岛素50治疗肝源性糖尿病患者的疗效及胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMAIR)和胰岛β细胞功能指数(HOMA-β)水平的变化。方法2017年1月~2019年12月我院收治的98例非酒精性脂肪性肝病合并肝源性糖尿病患者被随机分为对照组49例和观察组49例,分别给予门冬胰岛素50或门冬胰岛素50联合利格列汀治疗,两组均治疗观察12 w。使用血糖仪检测空腹血糖(FBG)和餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)水平,采用胶体金法检测血清糖化血红蛋白(HbAlc)水平,并计算HOMA-IR和HOMA-β,使用全自动生化分析仪检测血清肝功能指标。结果在治疗后,观察组FPG水平为(6.3±3.9)mmol/L,显著低于对照组【(7.8±1.2)mmol/L,P<0.05】,2 h PG水平为(8.4±2.6)mmol/L,显著低于对照组【(11.5±2.8)mmol/L,P<0.05】,和HbAlc水平为(7.1±1.6)%,显著低于对照组【(8.3±1.9)%,P<0.05】;治疗后,观察组HOMA-IR为(1.5±0.2),显著低于对照组【(2.4±03),P<0.05】,而HOMA-β水平为(42.9±8.7),显著高于对照组【(33.5±7.2),P<0.05】;观察组血清谷丙转氨酶(ALT)水平为(53.9±13.7)U/L,显著低于对照组【(72.2±19.6)U/L,P<0.05】,谷草转氨酶(AST)水平为(22.1±6.3)U/L,显著低于对照组【(46.4±6.9)U/L,P<0.05】,两组谷氨酰转肽酶、总胆红素和白蛋白水平无显著变化(P>0.05)。结论应用利格列汀联合门冬胰岛素50治疗非酒精性脂肪性肝病合并肝源性糖尿病患者能显著改善血糖水平,有效降低HOMA-IR,升高HOMA-β,改善了胰岛β细胞功能,从而改善患者的肝功能,具有良好的治疗效果。
文摘AIM:To test the efficacy of a proprietary nutraceutical combination in reducing insulin resistance associated with the metabolic syndrome(MetS).METHODS:Sixty-four patients with MetS followed at a tertiary outpatient clinic were randomly assigned to receive either placebo or a proprietary nutraceutical combination(AP)consisting of berberine,policosanol and red yeast rice,in a prospective,double-blind,placebo-controlled study.Evaluations were performed at baseline and after 18 wk of treatment.The homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMAIR)index was the primary outcome measure.Secondary endpoints included lipid panel,blood glucose and insulin fasting,after a standard mixed meal and after an oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT),ow-mediated dilation(FMD),and waist circumference.RESULTS:Fifty nine patients completed the study,2 withdrew because of adverse effects.After 18 wk there was a signif icant reduction in the HOMA-IR index in the AP group compared with placebo(ΔHOMA respectively-0.6 ± 1.2 vs 0.4 ± 1.9;P < 0.05).Total and low density lipoprotein cholesterol also significantly decreased in the treatment arm compared with placebo(Δlow density lipoprotein cholesterol-0.82 ± 0.68 vs-0.13 ± 0.55 mmol/L;P < 0.001),while triglycerides,high density lipoprotein cholesterol,and the OGTT were not affected.In addition,there were significant reductions in blood glucose and insulin after the standard mixed meal,as well as an increase in FMD(ΔFMD 1.9 ± 4.2 vs 0 ± 1.9 %;P < 0.05)and a significant reduction in arterial systolic blood pressure in the AP arm.CONCLUSION:This short-term study shows that AP has relevant beneficial effects on insulin resistance and many other components of MetS.
文摘Introduction: In recent years, flow mediated dilatation (FMD) has become a popular technique in cardiovascular medicine. HOMA-IR was accepted to determine the insulin sensitivity as a valuable standard. In this study, we evaluated the association between HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance) and vascular endothelial dysfunction, as assessed by endothelium- dependent flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and nitroglycerin-mediated dilatation (NMD), in type 2 Diabetic (DM) patients. Material and Methods: Eighty four (84) consecutive out-patients were enrolled. HOMA-IR was calculated as fasting insulin (μU/ml) multiplied by fasting plasma glucose (FPG) (mg/dl) and divided by 405. The ultrasound method for measuring FMD and NMD has been used. Out of 84 patients, 42 patients were in control group and 42 patients were in diabetic group, which were further subdivided into two groups based on HOMA-IR > 3.0 and above was considered as Group I and HOMA IR < 3.0 and below was considered as Group II. Fasting Plasma Glucose (mmol/dl) (7.74 ± 2.56, 6.81 ± 1.9, p < 0.001) and Fasting Insulin (μU/dl) (13.26 ± 8.09, 6.65 ± 2.36, p < 0.001) were statistically significant in Group I. The baseline mean FMD in controls and cases (Group I and Group II) was 15.36 ± 9.56, 4.15 ± 2.29, 12.21 ± 6.24 (p < 0.001) respectively. By logistic regression analysis the factors which were effective on FMD percentage change (<5.5%) in Group I were BMI (p < 0.02), plasma Insulin (p < 0.04) and triglycerides (p < 0.02). There was a negative co-relation for FMD, NMD and HOMA-IR. Discussion: We conclude that increased HOMA-IR in hyperglycaemic patients is associated with severe endothelial dysfunction which is the marker of the atherosclerosis. Thus the measurement of endothelial vasomotor function which is a comprehensive analysis of atherosclerotic burden may provide a better predictive value of future cardiovascular events than the analysis of each of the traditional risk factors alone.
文摘目的观察苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线对肥胖型多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovary syndrome,PCOS)不孕症患者免疫功能及肠道菌群的影响。方法选取肥胖型PCOS不孕症120例,采用随机数字表法随机将其分为观察组和对照组两组各60例,其中84例顺利完成研究,观察组40例,对照组44例。观察组采用苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线进行治疗,对照组采用苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍进行治疗,均治疗12周。比较两组治疗前后T细胞免疫应答指标、胰岛素抵抗指标和肠道菌群情况,并观察两组治疗期间不良反应发生情况。结果治疗前,两组T细胞免疫应答指标、胰岛素抵抗指标及肠道菌群情况比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后,两组血清转化生长因子-β1(TGF-β1)、白细胞介素-10(IL-10)水平及乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌均较治疗前升高;血清白细胞介素-17(IL-17),空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PBG)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(HOMA-IR)水平,以及肠杆菌均较治疗前降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。治疗后,观察组血清TGF-β1、IL-10水平及乳酸杆菌、双歧杆菌高于对照组;血清IL-17,FBG、2 h PBG、FINS、HOMA-IR水平,以及肠杆菌低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。治疗期间,观察组出现皮疹5例,因埋线导致皮肤红肿1例;对照组出现皮疹5例。结论苍附导痰汤加二甲双胍联合穴位埋线应用于肥胖型PCOS不孕症可以减少胰岛素抵抗、纠正Treg/Th17失衡、调节T细胞免疫应答、改善肠道微生物稳态失衡,且不良反应较少。
文摘目的:探讨血清及胆汁中视黄醇结合蛋白4(retinol binding protein 4,RBP4)的浓度与胰岛素抵抗、血脂异常、胆汁胆固醇饱和指数(cholesterol saturation index,CSI)之间的关系。方法:将住院手术治疗胆囊结石的患者随机分为糖尿病组和对照组,每组30例。采用ELISA法检测糖尿病组和对照组血清及胆汁中RBP4的浓度,酶比色法测定胆汁胆固醇、胆汁酸和磷脂的含量,采用Carey表计算胆汁CSI,分析血清及胆汁中RBP4水平与各项指标的相关性,并对相关指标进行多元线性回归分析。结果:糖尿病组血清及胆汁中RBP4的浓度均显著高于对照组(均P<0.01)。两组血清总胆汁酸(total bile acid,TBA),TG,HDL,以及胆汁TBA,TC,磷脂及CSI之间的差异均无统计学意义(均P>0.05)。糖尿病组血清TC,LDL,空腹血糖(fasting blood glucose,FBG)、空腹胰岛素(fasting insulin,FINS)以及稳态模型评估的胰岛素抵抗指数(homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance index,HOMA-IR)均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。校正年龄影响后的偏相关分析表明:胆汁RBP4与体质量指数(body mass index,BMI),腰围(waist circumference,WC),空腹血清胰岛素(fast serum insulin,FINS),FBG,TC,LDL,HOMA-IR呈正相关(分别r=0.283,0.405,0.685,0.667,0.553,0.424,0.735);血清RBP4与WC,FINS,FBG,TC,LDL,HOMA-IR呈正相关(分别r=0.317,0.734,0.609,0.528,0.386,0.751);逐步法多元线性回归分析表明HOMA-IR,BMI,WC与胆汁RBP4水平独立相关(回归方程如下:Y胆汁RBP4=2.372XHOMA-IR+0.420XBMI+0.178XWC-26.813);HOMA-IR,WC与血清RBP4水平独立相关(回归方程如下:Y血清RBP4=2.832XHOMA-IR+0.235XWC-20.128),HOMA-IR与RBP4的相关性最强。结论:糖尿病组血清及胆汁中RBP4的浓度显著高于对照组;HOMA-IR,BMI,WC与胆汁RBP4呈独立相关;HOMA-IR,WC与血清RBP4呈独立相关;HOMA-IR与RBP4的相关性最强。RBP4可能在2型糖尿病合并胆囊结石的发展过程中起着重要作用。
文摘目的:研究新疆维吾尔族与汉族多囊卵巢综合征(polycystic ovarian syndrome,PCOS)患者中抗苗勒氏管激素(anti-Müllerianhormone,AMH)的表达水平与分布特征,分析AMH与临床代谢及激素指标的相关性。方法:选择156例在新疆医科大学第二附属医院就诊的PCOS患者,按民族及体重指数(BMI)分为:维吾尔族肥胖组40例,BMI≥25kg/m2;维吾尔族非肥胖组36例,BMI<25kg/m2;汉族肥胖组38例,BMI≥25 kg/m2;汉族非肥胖组42例,BMI<25 kg/m2;另选正常人群80例为对照组,维吾尔族与汉族均40例。测定并比较各组的外周血清AMH、卵泡刺激素(follicle-stimulatinghormone,FSH)、黄体生成素(luteinizinghormone,LH)、雌二醇(estradiol,E2)、睾酮水平;检测并各组的空腹血糖(fastingplasmaglucose,FPG)和空腹血清胰岛素(ser uminsulin,INS),同时计算各组的稳态模型胰岛素抵抗指数(homeostasismodelassessmentofinsulinre s i s t a n c e, H O M A-I R)。采用Pea r s o n相关分析血清A M H水平与上述临床各指标间的相关性。结果:维吾尔族肥胖组及汉族肥胖组血清FSH,LH,E2均低于维吾尔族非肥胖组及汉族非肥胖组(均P<0.05),而血清FPG,INS及HOMA-IR均高于维吾尔族非肥胖组及汉族非肥胖组(均P<0.05);维吾尔族患者血清AMH均高于汉族患者(均P<0.05),而维吾尔族患者与汉族患者血清FSH,LH,E2,FPG,INS及HOMA-IR指标均无显著差异(均P>0.05);4组PCOS患者上述指标均高于对照组(均P<0.05)。维吾尔族及汉族PCOS患者AMH与LH、睾酮、FPG、INS及HOMA-IR均呈正相关,与FSH,E2均呈负相关(均P<0.05)。结论:PCOS患者血清AMH显著升高,其升高与民族和BMI无关,与下丘脑-腺垂体功能障碍和糖代谢紊乱有关。