scholarly journals Circulating PANDER concentration is associated with increased HbA1c and fasting blood glucose in Type 2 diabetic subjects

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Catherine B. MarElia ◽  
Melanie N. Kuehl ◽  
Tiffany A. Shemwell ◽  
Amy C. Alman ◽  
Brant R. Burkhardt
2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-404
Author(s):  
Tugba Gurpinar Çavuşoğlu ◽  
Ertan Darıverenli ◽  
Kamil Vural ◽  
Nuran Ekerbicer ◽  
Cevval Ulman ◽  
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AbstractObjectivesType 2 diabetes is a common metabolic disease and anxiety disorders are very common among diabetics. Buspirone is used in the treatment of anxiety, also having blood glucose-lowering effects. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of buspirone on the glucose and lipid metabolism as well as vascular function in type 2 diabetic rats.MethodsA type 2-diabetic model was induced through a high-fat diet for eight weeks followed by the administration of low-dose streptozotocin (35 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) in rats. Buspirone was given at two different doses (1.5 mg/kg/d and 5 mg/kg/d) and combined with metformin (300 mg/kg/d). The fasting glucose and insulin levels, lipid profile were analyzed, and vascular response measured from the thoracic aorta was also evaluated.ResultsBoth doses of buspirone caused a significant improvement in fasting blood glucose levels. In particular, the buspirone treatment, combined with metformin, improved endothelial dysfunction and was found to be correlated with decreased nitrate/nitrite levels.ConclusionsBuspirone may be effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, either alone or in combination with other treatments, particularly in terms of endothelial dysfunction, inflammation and impaired blood glucose, and insulin levels.


Author(s):  
Prawej Ansari ◽  
Nadia Afroz ◽  
Shahnaz Jalil ◽  
Sohel Bin Azad ◽  
Md. Gazi Mustakim ◽  
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AbstractBackground:(commonly known as Bael, golden apple) was formerly described to have anti-hyperglycemic activity. The present study aimed to explore the possible effects, in depth, ofMethods:This research begins with fasting blood glucose and oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to evaluate the primary anti-hyperglycemic effect in chemically induced type 2 diabetic rats. Furthermore, the plasma insulin concentration and serum glucose level were studied, which include measuring the sucrose content in six different segments of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the rats following oral sucrose feeding. An in situ, perfused, intestinal model in rats and glucose-fiber binding assay were conducted to find the effects ofResults:Treatment of extracts suppressed blood glucose elevation after oral sucrose (2.5 g/kg) administration and significantly (p<0.05) improved oral glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetic rats.Conclusions:The findings demonstrate that anti-hyperglycemic activity of


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siau Yen Wong ◽  
Lei Wu ◽  
Peiran Lu ◽  
Babajide Ojo ◽  
Minghua Tang ◽  
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Abstract Objectives Watermelon is a delicious and healthy fruit that contains low calories and is rich in carotenoids, vitamin A, vitamin C, citrulline, and other bioactive compounds. The health benefits of watermelon in diabetes are poorly understood. In the current study, we sought to determine the effects of watermelon juice on gut microbiome profile and blood glucose management in type 1 and type 2 diabetic mice. Methods Six-week-old male C57BL/6 J wild type (WT), db/db type 2 diabetic (db/db), and streptozocin (STZ)-induced type 1 (STZ) diabetic mice were fed a chow diet and given 50% or 100% watermelon juice or tape water during night cycle for 8 weeks. At the termination of the study, mice were fasted for 3 hrs prior to euthanization. Blood, cecal contents, and other tissues were collected for laboratory assessments. Plasma metabolic parameters and pro-inflammatory cytokines were monitored by a clinical analyzer and ELISA, respectively. Cecal microbiome was profiled by 16S rRNA sequencing and followed by bioinformatic analysis. Results Consumption of watermelon juice significantly lowered fasting blood glucose levels in both diabetic mouse models. The fasting insulin level was significantly decreased in db/db consuming watermelon juice, though it was undetectable in STZ mice, with or without watermelon juice. Drinking watermelon juice tremendously changed the gut microbiome composition. At the phylum level, the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio was significantly associated with genotype (e.g., WT vs STZ vs db/db) and diet (e.g., watermelon juice vs tap water). At the genus level, abundances of Ruminiclostridium_9, Parasutterella, and Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1 were increased in STZ mice with watermelon, and abundances of Oscillibacter and Ruminiclostridium were decreased in db/db mice with watermelon. Watermelon juice induced gut microbiome compositional changes also occurred at the species level. Conclusions Watermelon juice intervention causes a decrease in blood glucose level and shifts of the gut microbiome in both type 1 and type 2 mice. Funding Sources National watermelon board grant.


Author(s):  
SUKHPAL SINGH ◽  
AMITA MAHAJAN ◽  
JASPREET KAUR

Objective: This study was done to explore the correlation if any, between obesity markers adiponectin, leptin, and protein oxidative stress (OS) status in obese with and without type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) patients. Methods: In the present study, 30 healthy subjects, 30 obese non-diabetics, and 30 obese T2DM patients were enrolled. Protein OS parameters such as advanced oxidation of protein products (AOPPs) and protein carbonyl (PC) were estimated. Serum leptin, adiponectin, and insulin levels were measured by ELISA. Results: The AOPP, PC, leptin, leptin adiponectin ratio (LAR), insulin, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) levels were significantly higher in obese non-diabetic and obese T2DM as compared to healthy control (p<0.001). However, serum adiponectin levels were significantly lower in obese non-diabetic and obese T2DM as compared to control (p<0.001). HOMA-IR and LAR both the index of IR were increased in obese non-diabetic and obese T2DM. Positive correlations were observed for AOPP with body mass index, PC in obese non-diabetic and with fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, HOMA-IR, and PC in obese T2DM. A negative correlation was found between PC and adiponectin in obese non-diabetic and obese T2DM. A significant inverse correlation was obtained between leptin and adiponectin in obese T2DM only. Conclusion: The present study suggested that increased protein OS, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperleptinemia may lead to hypoadiponectinemia in obese with and without T2DM. Moreover, determination of protein oxidation markers can be useful for monitoring the dysregulation of adipokines and glucose metabolism in obesity and T2DM.


Author(s):  
Shajedul Islam ◽  
Ariful Islam ◽  
Wasim Bari ◽  
Ariful Islam ◽  
Sifat Ul Islam ◽  
...  

Background: Altered levels of serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid profile are prevalent in patients having type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM). Aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between serum HbA1c and lipid profile in T2DM to predict diabetic dyslipidemia.Methods: A structured questionnaire was filled up by each study subject to collect data according to study protocol including age, gender, BMI, BP, residential status, socio-economic status, educational status, physical activity, dietary habit, smoking and duration of diabetes. We collected blood samples from 270 type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients aged 30-65 years after overnight fasting (10-12 hours). Then blood samples collected from T2DM patients were used to measure serum levels of HbA1c, fasting blood glucose (FBG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) were estimated by standard laboratory methods.Results: In this study, increased levels of fasting blood glucose (8.61 mmo/l), HbA1c (7.86%), TC (226.15 mg/dl), TG (193.34 mg/dl) and LDL (147.37 mg/dl), and decreased levels of HDL (40.36 mg/dl) were observed in T2DM patients. Moreover, the strong positive correlation of HbA1c levels with FBG, TC, TG, and LDL levels were found in this study. Besides, a very strong and significant negative correlation (R2=0.1822) between the serum levels of HbA1c and HDL were noted in this study.Conclusions: This study revealed a strong correlation between dyslipidemia and serum levels of HbA1c in T2DM patients.


2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Naga Raju ◽  
K. Kodandarami Reddy ◽  
C. Krishna Kumari ◽  
E. Bhaskar Reddy ◽  
S. Dattatreya Rao ◽  
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The clinical efficacy of purple passion fruit peel extract (a flavonoid-rich dietary supplement) in reducing cardiovascular risk factors in adult type 2 diabetic subjects was investigated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Forty-one subjects were randomly assigned to receive a daily dose of purple passion fruit (220 mg) or a matched placebo for 16 weeks. Body mass index, blood pressure, fasting and postprandial blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and lipid profile were determined at baseline and at monthly intervals. A significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose was observed following administration of purple passion fruit ( P < .05). Purple passion fruit was well tolerated, and no adverse events were reported. These data suggest that purple passion fruit supplementation for 16 weeks in type 2 diabetics results in a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose, indicating that purple passion fruit is safe and well tolerated by diabetics.


2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Shrestha ◽  
B Jha ◽  
B Yadav ◽  
S Sharma

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a group of common metabolic disorders that share phenotype of hyperglycemia. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the correlation between glucose monitoring by fasting blood glucose or two hours postprandial blood glucose with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in type 2 diabetic patients. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted over a period of six month in the Department of Biochemistry. Institute of Medical, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Sixty inpatients with Diabetes mellitus type 2 were assessed for daily fasting and postprandial blood sugar for 15 consecutive days. HbA1c was measured on the 15th day. Result: Both postprandial blood glucose and fasting blood glucose significantly correlated with HbA1c. Postprandial blood glucose showed better correlation to HbA1c than fasting blood glucose (r = 0.630, P <0.001 vs. r =0.452, P = 0.05). Conclusion: These results show that postprandial blood glucose correlated better than fasting blood glucose to HbA1c. Thus, postprandial blood glucose predicted overall glycemic control better than fasting blood glucose. This finding has potential implications for treatment and monitoring of metabolic control in type-2 diabetes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/stcj.v1i1.8654 Sunsari Technical College Journal Vol.1(1) 2012 18-21


2012 ◽  
Vol 302 (4) ◽  
pp. E409-E416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tienian Zhu ◽  
Ruijing Zhao ◽  
Lizhong Zhang ◽  
Michel Bernier ◽  
Jiankun Liu

The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) on hepatic glycogen synthesis and FoxO1 transcriptional activity in type 2 diabetic rats and the mechanism underlying these effects. Fasting blood glucose and glycogen deposition, together with expressions of two key genes related to gluconeogenesis, were studied in the liver of rats fed a normal diet (NC), high-fat diet (HFD)-induced insulin-resistant rats made type 2 diabetic by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (DM), and a DM with intervention of PDTC (DM + PDTC) for 1 wk. The phosphorylation of Akt, GSK-3β, and FoxO1 was assessed in liver extracts of fasted rats by Western blot, whereas indirect immunofluorescence staining was performed to determine the cellular distribution of FoxO1. The DM rats exhibited obvious increases in fasting blood glucose as well as decreased hepatic glycogen content compared with the NC group. Activation of the Akt/GSK-3β pathway and inactivating phosphorylation of FoxO1 were reduced greatly in DM rat livers ( P < 0.01). By contrast, PDTC treatment protected DM rats against high fasting blood glucose and hepatic glycogen deposition loss. PDTC also elicited an increase in Akt/GSK-3β signaling and subsequent inactivation and nuclear export of FoxO1 in DM rat livers, which translated into a significant reduction in the expression of two FoxO1 target genes, phospho enolpyruvate carboxykinase and glucose-6-phosphatase. This study suggests that PDTC enhances hepatic glycogen synthesis, whereas it reduces FoxO1 transcriptional activity in DM rats.


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