Background: Aim: Congolese Bank employees are often inactive without valid information on the burden of dysglycemia and cardiometabolic risk. This study aims to assess the prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus (DM) an...Background: Aim: Congolese Bank employees are often inactive without valid information on the burden of dysglycemia and cardiometabolic risk. This study aims to assess the prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus (DM) and pre-diabetes and to identify the environmental, genetic and cardiometabolic risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and pre-diabetes among Congolese bank employees. Methods: In representative 126 bank employees from Brazzaville, Congo, Central Africa, Abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome (MetS) were defined by IDF for Europe, NCEP-ATPIII and IDF criteria modified for Central Africa. Projected high 10-year total risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) ≥20% was calculated using Framingham scores. Results: Out of the employees, 16% and 21.4% had DM and pre-diabetes, respectively. The rate of T2DM among diabetics was estimated 90%. Aging, high total cholesterol, high LDL-cholesterol, high conicity index and longer urban residence after migration were significantly associated with pre-diabetes. Physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol intake, abdominal obesity, female gender, low HDL-C, hypertension, CHD, projected high 10-year total CHD risk, age ≥ 55 years, urban residence, Southern area residence, high socioeconomic status, non married status, MetS/NCEP, MetS/IDF for Europe and MetS/IDF for Africa were significantly associated with T2DM.MetS/IDF for Africa was the only independent determinant of T2DM. Conclusion: Urgent prevention and intervention programme are needed to curb the alarming increase in DM, T2DM, pre-diabetes.展开更多
The survey aimed to explore the association of liver transaminases with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and pre-diabetes(pre-DM) in the middle-aged rural population in China. A cross-sectional stu...The survey aimed to explore the association of liver transaminases with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and pre-diabetes(pre-DM) in the middle-aged rural population in China. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 800 middle-aged subjects who lived in rural area of central China. The 75-g oral glucose-tolerance test(OGTT) was performed. Participants were asked to complete physical examination and standard questionnaire. The serum liver transaminases(ALT and GGT), Hb A1 C and serum lipids were measured. In middle-aged rural population, the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose(IFG), impaired glucose tolerance(IGT), impaired fasting glucose combined with impaired glucose tolerance(IFG+IGT) and DM was 4.0%, 11.8%, 2.6% and 10.0%, respectively. Some measurements were higher in males than in females, such as waist hip ratio(WHR), blood pressure, fasting blood glucose(FBG), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C), and liver enzymes(ALT and GGT). Further, we found that elevated serum GGT and ALT levels were significantly positively correlated with the prevalence of DM, independent of central obesity, serum lipid and insulin resistance(IR) in both genders. However, the correlation of GGT and ALT with pre-DM was determined by genders and characteristics of liver enzymes. Higher serum GGT was indicative of IGT in both genders. The association of serum ALT with pre-DM was significant only in female IGT group. In conclusion, our present survey shows both serum GGT and ALT are positively associated with DM, independent of the cardiovascular risk factors in both genders.展开更多
Aims: To investigate the relationship among NLRP3 inflammasome, glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin resistance (IR) in the serum of patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Methods: A total of 100 patients with ...Aims: To investigate the relationship among NLRP3 inflammasome, glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin resistance (IR) in the serum of patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Methods: A total of 100 patients with abnormal blood glucose divided into the pre-diabetes mellitus (PDM) group (N = 46) and the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) group (N = 54). 20 normoglycemic subjects (NG, N = 20) were selected as a control group. The serum levels of glucose and lipid metabolism, IR, and the expression of NLRP3, ASC and Caspase-1 were measured. Besides, the correlations of NLRP3 inflammasome with glucose and lipid metabolism, and IR were analyzed. Results: Compared with the NG group, the levels of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, FBG, HbA<sub>1</sub>C, TG, LDL-C, FINs, and HOMA-IR were higher (P β were lower (P P β were seen (P P β. Regression analysis further showed that blood glucose related indexes, FINs, and NLRP3 have made a decisive contribution to IR. Conclusions: Collectively, this evidence suggested that NLRP3 is closely related to glucose and lipid metabolism, and IR, and activated in PDM and T2DM.展开更多
The following article has been retracted due to the conflicts between the authors. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter, and HEALTH treats all unethical behavior seriously. This paper publi...The following article has been retracted due to the conflicts between the authors. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter, and HEALTH treats all unethical behavior seriously. This paper published in Vol.5 No.11, 1796-1802 (2013) has been removed from this site. Title: Blood glucose response to aerobic exercise training programme among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu South-East, Nigeria Authors: Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Amarachi Akuegbu Onwunali, Sikiru Lamina, Uche Anthonia Ezugwu, Augustine Amaeze Amaeze, Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Florence Ngozi展开更多
This review surveys the literature published on the characteristics and implications of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) for the Arab andBedouin populations of Israel. T2 DM is a global health problem. ...This review surveys the literature published on the characteristics and implications of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) for the Arab andBedouin populations of Israel. T2 DM is a global health problem. The rapid rise in its prevalence in the Arab and Bedouin populations in Israel is responsible for their lower life expectancy compared to Israeli Jews. The increased prevalence of T2 DM corresponds to increased rates of obesity in these populations. A major risk group is adult Arab women aged 55-64 years. In this group obesity reaches 70%. There are several genetic and nutritional explanations for this increase. We found high hospitalization rates for micro and macrovascular complications among diabetic patients of Arab and Bedouin origin. Despite the high prevalence of diabetes and its negative health implications, there is evidence that care and counseling relating to nutrition, physical activity and self-examination of the feet are unsatisfactory. Economic difficulties are frequently cited as the reason for inadequate medical care. Other proposed reasons include faith in traditional therapy and misconceptions about drugs and their side effects. In Israel, the quality indicators program is based on one of the world's leading information systems and deals with the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The program's baseline data pointed to health inequality between minority populations and the general population in several areas, including monitoring and control of diabetes. Based on these data, a pilot intervention program was planned, aimed at minority populations. This program led to a decrease in inequality and served as the basis for a broader, more comprehensive intervention that has entered the implementation stage. Interventions that were shown to be effective in other Arabic countries may serve as models for diabetes management in the Arab and Bedouin populations in Israel.展开更多
AIM: To examine the contribution of toll-like receptors(TLRs) expression and activation to the prolonged inflammation often seen in human diabetic wounds.METHODS: Debridement wound tissue was collected from diabetic p...AIM: To examine the contribution of toll-like receptors(TLRs) expression and activation to the prolonged inflammation often seen in human diabetic wounds.METHODS: Debridement wound tissue was collected from diabetic patients with informed consent. Total RNA and protein were isolated and subjected to real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analyses. RESULTS: TLR1, 2, 4, and 6 mRNA expressions were increased significantly in wounds of diabetic patients compared with non-diabetic wounds(P 【 0.05). MyD88 protein expression was significantly increased in diabetic wounds compared to non-diabetic wounds. Interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha concentration nuclear factor-kappa B activation, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were increased in diabetic wounds compared to non-diabetic wounds(P 【 0.01). CONCLUSION: Collectively, our novel findings show that increased TLR expression, signaling, and activation may contribute to the hyper inflammation in the human diabetic wounds.展开更多
目的探讨血清微小核糖核酸-503(miR-503)和微小核糖核酸-520h(miR-520h)对妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)患者并发子痫前期(PE)的诊断价值。方法选取2019年12月至2021年12月于唐山中心医院产科定期产检并建档的GDM患者102例作为研究对象,根据疾病类...目的探讨血清微小核糖核酸-503(miR-503)和微小核糖核酸-520h(miR-520h)对妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)患者并发子痫前期(PE)的诊断价值。方法选取2019年12月至2021年12月于唐山中心医院产科定期产检并建档的GDM患者102例作为研究对象,根据疾病类型分为GDM+PE组(53例)、GDM组(49例)。另选取同期于唐山中心医院进行定期产检并分娩的57例健康孕妇作为正常妊娠组。比较3组糖脂代谢相关指标[甘油三酯(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、游离脂肪酸(FFA)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)]水平及血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平、血清胱抑素C(CysC)、同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)水平;比较3组不良妊娠结局。采用多因素Logistic回归分析GDM患者并发PE的危险因素;绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析miR-503、miR-520h单独及2项指标联合检测对GDM并发PE的诊断价值。结果3组孕周、年龄、孕前体质量指数、LDL-C水平比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。GDM+PE组TC、TG、FFA水平均明显高于GDM组和正常妊娠组,HDL-C水平明显低于GDM组和正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM组TC、FFA水平均明显高于正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM+PE组和GDM组FINS、FBG、2 h PG、HbA1c水平均明显高于正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM+PE组血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平、CysC和Hcy水平均明显高于GDM组和正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),GDM组血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平及CysC和Hcy水平均明显高于正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM+PE组不良妊娠结局总发生率为62.26%(33/53),GDM组为40.82%(20/49),正常妊娠组为10.53%(6/57),GDM+PE组不良妊娠结局总发生率明显高于GDM组和正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.692、32.125,P<0.05),GDM组不良妊娠结局总发生率明显高于正常妊娠组,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=13.059,P<0.05)。3组孕妇不良妊娠结局中产后出血、早产或过期产、胎盘早剥、新生儿窒息、宫内生长受限的发生率比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,CysC水平升高、Hcy水平升高、miR-503表达水平升高和miR-520h表达水平升高均为GDM并发PE的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,血清miR-503、miR-520h单独及2项指标联合检测诊断GDM并发PE的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.755、0.847、0.935,2项指标联合检测的AUC大于miR-503、miR-520h单独检测(Z_(2项联合-miR-503)=4.210、Z_(2项联合-miR-520h)=2.708,P<0.001、0.007)。结论GDM并发PE患者血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平升高,与妊娠不良结局呈正相关,二者联合检测对诊断GDM并发PE具有重要意义。展开更多
文摘Background: Aim: Congolese Bank employees are often inactive without valid information on the burden of dysglycemia and cardiometabolic risk. This study aims to assess the prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus (DM) and pre-diabetes and to identify the environmental, genetic and cardiometabolic risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and pre-diabetes among Congolese bank employees. Methods: In representative 126 bank employees from Brazzaville, Congo, Central Africa, Abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome (MetS) were defined by IDF for Europe, NCEP-ATPIII and IDF criteria modified for Central Africa. Projected high 10-year total risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) ≥20% was calculated using Framingham scores. Results: Out of the employees, 16% and 21.4% had DM and pre-diabetes, respectively. The rate of T2DM among diabetics was estimated 90%. Aging, high total cholesterol, high LDL-cholesterol, high conicity index and longer urban residence after migration were significantly associated with pre-diabetes. Physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol intake, abdominal obesity, female gender, low HDL-C, hypertension, CHD, projected high 10-year total CHD risk, age ≥ 55 years, urban residence, Southern area residence, high socioeconomic status, non married status, MetS/NCEP, MetS/IDF for Europe and MetS/IDF for Africa were significantly associated with T2DM.MetS/IDF for Africa was the only independent determinant of T2DM. Conclusion: Urgent prevention and intervention programme are needed to curb the alarming increase in DM, T2DM, pre-diabetes.
基金supported by Chinese Society of Endocrinology,the Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease of Ministry of Healthy(No.1994DP131044)
文摘The survey aimed to explore the association of liver transaminases with the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and pre-diabetes(pre-DM) in the middle-aged rural population in China. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 800 middle-aged subjects who lived in rural area of central China. The 75-g oral glucose-tolerance test(OGTT) was performed. Participants were asked to complete physical examination and standard questionnaire. The serum liver transaminases(ALT and GGT), Hb A1 C and serum lipids were measured. In middle-aged rural population, the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose(IFG), impaired glucose tolerance(IGT), impaired fasting glucose combined with impaired glucose tolerance(IFG+IGT) and DM was 4.0%, 11.8%, 2.6% and 10.0%, respectively. Some measurements were higher in males than in females, such as waist hip ratio(WHR), blood pressure, fasting blood glucose(FBG), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol(HDL-C), and liver enzymes(ALT and GGT). Further, we found that elevated serum GGT and ALT levels were significantly positively correlated with the prevalence of DM, independent of central obesity, serum lipid and insulin resistance(IR) in both genders. However, the correlation of GGT and ALT with pre-DM was determined by genders and characteristics of liver enzymes. Higher serum GGT was indicative of IGT in both genders. The association of serum ALT with pre-DM was significant only in female IGT group. In conclusion, our present survey shows both serum GGT and ALT are positively associated with DM, independent of the cardiovascular risk factors in both genders.
文摘Aims: To investigate the relationship among NLRP3 inflammasome, glucose and lipid metabolism, and insulin resistance (IR) in the serum of patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Methods: A total of 100 patients with abnormal blood glucose divided into the pre-diabetes mellitus (PDM) group (N = 46) and the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) group (N = 54). 20 normoglycemic subjects (NG, N = 20) were selected as a control group. The serum levels of glucose and lipid metabolism, IR, and the expression of NLRP3, ASC and Caspase-1 were measured. Besides, the correlations of NLRP3 inflammasome with glucose and lipid metabolism, and IR were analyzed. Results: Compared with the NG group, the levels of NLRP3, ASC, Caspase-1, FBG, HbA<sub>1</sub>C, TG, LDL-C, FINs, and HOMA-IR were higher (P β were lower (P P β were seen (P P β. Regression analysis further showed that blood glucose related indexes, FINs, and NLRP3 have made a decisive contribution to IR. Conclusions: Collectively, this evidence suggested that NLRP3 is closely related to glucose and lipid metabolism, and IR, and activated in PDM and T2DM.
文摘The following article has been retracted due to the conflicts between the authors. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter, and HEALTH treats all unethical behavior seriously. This paper published in Vol.5 No.11, 1796-1802 (2013) has been removed from this site. Title: Blood glucose response to aerobic exercise training programme among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu South-East, Nigeria Authors: Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Amarachi Akuegbu Onwunali, Sikiru Lamina, Uche Anthonia Ezugwu, Augustine Amaeze Amaeze, Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Florence Ngozi
文摘This review surveys the literature published on the characteristics and implications of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) for the Arab andBedouin populations of Israel. T2 DM is a global health problem. The rapid rise in its prevalence in the Arab and Bedouin populations in Israel is responsible for their lower life expectancy compared to Israeli Jews. The increased prevalence of T2 DM corresponds to increased rates of obesity in these populations. A major risk group is adult Arab women aged 55-64 years. In this group obesity reaches 70%. There are several genetic and nutritional explanations for this increase. We found high hospitalization rates for micro and macrovascular complications among diabetic patients of Arab and Bedouin origin. Despite the high prevalence of diabetes and its negative health implications, there is evidence that care and counseling relating to nutrition, physical activity and self-examination of the feet are unsatisfactory. Economic difficulties are frequently cited as the reason for inadequate medical care. Other proposed reasons include faith in traditional therapy and misconceptions about drugs and their side effects. In Israel, the quality indicators program is based on one of the world's leading information systems and deals with the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The program's baseline data pointed to health inequality between minority populations and the general population in several areas, including monitoring and control of diabetes. Based on these data, a pilot intervention program was planned, aimed at minority populations. This program led to a decrease in inequality and served as the basis for a broader, more comprehensive intervention that has entered the implementation stage. Interventions that were shown to be effective in other Arabic countries may serve as models for diabetes management in the Arab and Bedouin populations in Israel.
文摘AIM: To examine the contribution of toll-like receptors(TLRs) expression and activation to the prolonged inflammation often seen in human diabetic wounds.METHODS: Debridement wound tissue was collected from diabetic patients with informed consent. Total RNA and protein were isolated and subjected to real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analyses. RESULTS: TLR1, 2, 4, and 6 mRNA expressions were increased significantly in wounds of diabetic patients compared with non-diabetic wounds(P 【 0.05). MyD88 protein expression was significantly increased in diabetic wounds compared to non-diabetic wounds. Interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha concentration nuclear factor-kappa B activation, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances were increased in diabetic wounds compared to non-diabetic wounds(P 【 0.01). CONCLUSION: Collectively, our novel findings show that increased TLR expression, signaling, and activation may contribute to the hyper inflammation in the human diabetic wounds.
文摘目的探讨血清微小核糖核酸-503(miR-503)和微小核糖核酸-520h(miR-520h)对妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)患者并发子痫前期(PE)的诊断价值。方法选取2019年12月至2021年12月于唐山中心医院产科定期产检并建档的GDM患者102例作为研究对象,根据疾病类型分为GDM+PE组(53例)、GDM组(49例)。另选取同期于唐山中心医院进行定期产检并分娩的57例健康孕妇作为正常妊娠组。比较3组糖脂代谢相关指标[甘油三酯(TG)、总胆固醇(TC)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、游离脂肪酸(FFA)、空腹胰岛素(FINS)、空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2 h PG)]水平及血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平、血清胱抑素C(CysC)、同型半胱氨酸(Hcy)水平;比较3组不良妊娠结局。采用多因素Logistic回归分析GDM患者并发PE的危险因素;绘制受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析miR-503、miR-520h单独及2项指标联合检测对GDM并发PE的诊断价值。结果3组孕周、年龄、孕前体质量指数、LDL-C水平比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。GDM+PE组TC、TG、FFA水平均明显高于GDM组和正常妊娠组,HDL-C水平明显低于GDM组和正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM组TC、FFA水平均明显高于正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM+PE组和GDM组FINS、FBG、2 h PG、HbA1c水平均明显高于正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM+PE组血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平、CysC和Hcy水平均明显高于GDM组和正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05),GDM组血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平及CysC和Hcy水平均明显高于正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。GDM+PE组不良妊娠结局总发生率为62.26%(33/53),GDM组为40.82%(20/49),正常妊娠组为10.53%(6/57),GDM+PE组不良妊娠结局总发生率明显高于GDM组和正常妊娠组,差异均有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.692、32.125,P<0.05),GDM组不良妊娠结局总发生率明显高于正常妊娠组,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=13.059,P<0.05)。3组孕妇不良妊娠结局中产后出血、早产或过期产、胎盘早剥、新生儿窒息、宫内生长受限的发生率比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,CysC水平升高、Hcy水平升高、miR-503表达水平升高和miR-520h表达水平升高均为GDM并发PE的危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线分析结果显示,血清miR-503、miR-520h单独及2项指标联合检测诊断GDM并发PE的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为0.755、0.847、0.935,2项指标联合检测的AUC大于miR-503、miR-520h单独检测(Z_(2项联合-miR-503)=4.210、Z_(2项联合-miR-520h)=2.708,P<0.001、0.007)。结论GDM并发PE患者血清miR-503、miR-520h表达水平升高,与妊娠不良结局呈正相关,二者联合检测对诊断GDM并发PE具有重要意义。