scholarly journals Plasma phospholipid EPA and DHA are divergently associated with overall mortality in newly diagnosed diabetic patients: results from a follow-up of the Nord-Trøndelag Health (HUNT) Study, Norway

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Lindberg ◽  
Arne Åsberg ◽  
Kristian Midthjell ◽  
Kristian S. Bjerve

AbstractData concerning the long-term effects of n-3 and n-6 PUFA on disease control and development of complications in diabetic patients are inconsistent. The relationship between plasma phospholipid PUFA and total mortality in type 2 diabetes is unknown. The present study aims to investigate the association between plasma phospholipid fatty acid relative concentrations expressed as weight percentage and total mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. Mortality rates were evaluated at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years in patients with newly diagnosed diabetes (n 323) and matched non-diabetic controls (n 200) recruited from the Nord-Trøndelag Health (HUNT) Study, Norway. Kaplan–Meier survival curves were constructed and Cox regression analysis was used to calculate hazard ratios (HR) adjusted for biochemical and clinical covariates. After 10 years of follow-up, EPA in the diabetic population was negatively associated with total mortality, with an HR at the fifth quintile of 0·47 (95 % CI 0·25, 0·90) compared with the first quintile. In contrast, DHA was positively associated with total mortality, with an HR at the fifth quintile of 2·87 (95 % CI 1·45, 5·66). Neither EPA nor DHA was associated with total mortality in matched non-diabetic controls. In conclusion, plasma phospholipid relative concentrations of EPA were negatively associated, while those of DHA were positively associated with total mortality in diabetics. This difference in associations suggests a differential effect of EPA and DHA in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Author(s):  
Yangyang Cheng ◽  
Xiaohui Du ◽  
Bilin Zhang ◽  
Junxia Zhang

Abstract Background Serum wnt1-induced signaling pathway protein 1 (WISP1) levels are increased with obesity, which is a common complication associated with lower extremity atherosclerotic disease (LEAD). However, to date, the relationship between elevated WISP1 levels and the incidence of lower extremity atherosclerotic disease (LEAD) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. Methods 174 newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients were enrolled in our study. Patients were divided into two groups, LEAD group (n=100) and control group (n=74). Anthropometric parameters, blood pressure and some biochemical parameters were obtained. Body composition was detected by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Levels of serum insulin were determined by radioimmunoassay. Serum WISP1 and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels were determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results It was shown that serum WISP1 levels in diabetic patients with LEAD were higher than those without LEAD (P<0.001). Serum WISP1 levels were positively related with waist circumference (r=0.237, P=0.003), waist-hip ratio (r=0.22, P=0.006), visceral fat area (r=0.354, P<0.001), serum creatinine (r=0.192, P=0.012), interleukin 6 (r=0.182, P=0.032), c-reactive protein (r=0.681, P<0.001), triglycerides (r=0.119, P<0.001), fasting glucose (r=0.196, P=0.011), glycated hemoglobin (r=0.284, P<0.001), and HOMA-IR (r=0.285, P<0.026). Compared with the lowest tertile, the odds ratio of the middle tertile for LEAD incidence was 3.27 (95% CI, 1.24–8.64) and 4.46 (95% CI, 1.62–12.29) for the highest tertile after adjusting confounding factors. Conclusion The results suggest that increased serum WISP1 levels independently contribute to the incidence of LEAD in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.


2005 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 307-311
Author(s):  
Sakuta ◽  
Suzuki ◽  
Yasuda ◽  
Ito

Limited data suggest that folate levels are higher in patients with type 2 diabetes than in subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT). We compared the fasting plasma folate, glucose (FPG), body mass index (BMI), and supplementary vitamin use among male subjects with NGT, those with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), those with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, and those with previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Plasma folate of patients with newly diagnosed diabetes and that of patients with previously diagnosed diabetes was significantly higher than that of NGT subjects (p < 0.001). Prevalence of vitamin use was lower in newly diagnosed or previously diagnosed diabetic patients compared with non-diabetic subjects. Self-rated vegetable intake was similar among the four groups. FPG, BMI, triglycerides, and systolic blood pressure correlated with plasma folate levels independently of lifestyle factors studied. These results suggest that plasma folate levels are elevated in male diabetic patients independently of health-conscious behavior that is recommended for diabetic people.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Pradeep V. Gadge ◽  
Roshani P. Gadge ◽  
Nikita D. Paralkar

Background: Teneligliptin was recently approved for type 2 diabetes (T2D) management in India and is used as monotherapy or in combination with different antidiabetic drugs. The aim of this study was to identify patients’ characteristics associated with better glycemic response to teneligliptin and metformin.Methods: A retrospective analysis of data was performed in patients of T2D with HbA1c above 7% who were treated with teneligliptin 20 mg/d as add on to metformin (500-100 mg/d) and whose follow-up data at 12-weeks was available. Fasting blood sugar (FBS) and post-prandial blood sugar (PPBS) changes were analysed.  Results: Among 66 patients included in analysis, mean age was 61.0±9.8 years and 53% were females. Median duration of diabetes was 2 years. At 12-weeks, a significant reduction PPBS was observed (mean change: -14.3 mg/dL, p=0.009) but not in FBS (mean change: -2.4 mg/dL, p=0.353). Among different patients’ characteristics, age ≤60 years (p=0.006), duration of ≤1 year (p=0.023), body-mass index ≥25 kg/m2 (p=0.009), presence of dyslipidemia (p=0.05) and absence of complications (p=0.012) were associated with significant reduction in PPBS but not in FBS.Conclusions: A younger, newly-diagnosed, obese T2D patients with dyslipidemia without any complications of diabetes can derive better therapeutic effectiveness from teneligliptin added to metformin. These findings need to be confirmed in large, prospective, long duration study.  


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.R Kim ◽  
S.E Lee ◽  
K.A Kim

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes is an independent risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). Recently, SGLT-2i has been shown to decrease the incidence of AF through several mechanisms including reduction of atrial dilatation via diuresis and lowering body weight. On the other hand, the use of TZD was found to protect diabetic patients from new-onset AF in observational studies. Thus, we aimed to compare the effect of SGLT-2i and TZD on the risk of AF development. Methods Using the Korean National Health Insurance Service database, we included patients with type 2 diabetes who were prescribed SGLT-2i or TZD at least once from January 2014 to December 2018. Patients were followed until the outcome event, death, or 31 December 2018. Sensitivity analysis was performed only including patients who prescribed study drugs ≥90 days. Results A total of 206,986 patients were included (88,227 patients in SGLT-2i group and 118,759 in TZD group). Baseline characteristics were mean age was 57 years and 57.4% were male; mean body mass index was 26.3kg/m2 and 68.3% had hypertension. During follow-up, the incidence rates of AF were 1.36% in SGLT-2i-treated patients and 0.87% TZD-treated patients, respectively (p=0.0002). The hazard ratio (HR) of AF was 0.846 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.0.775–0.923) in SGLT-2i-treated patients compared with TZD-treated patients. Conclusions In this study, the risk of AF development was significantly lower in patients treated with SGLT-2i versus TZD. SGLT2 would be a good choice for the patients with high risk of AF development among diabetes mellitus. FUNDunding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yi Chen ◽  
Wen Zhang ◽  
Ningjian Wang ◽  
Yuying Wang ◽  
Chiyu Wang ◽  
...  

Objective. Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus. We aimed to analyze the association of thyroid parameters with kidney disorders, especially in euthyroid participants. Methods. The data were obtained from a cross-sectional study, the METAL study. Thyroid parameters, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxin (T4), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), and thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb), of 4136 participants with type 2 diabetes were measured. Two structure parameters of thyroid homeostasis, including the sum activity of step-up deiodinases (SPINA-GD) and thyroid secretory capacity (SPINA-GT), and two pituitary thyrotropic function indices, including Jostel’s TSH index (TSHI) and the thyrotroph thyroid hormone resistance index (TTSI), were also calculated. Kidney disorders were described according to the presence of reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and/or higher urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR). Results. The prevalence of kidney disorders increased with decreasing FT3 or T3 and increasing FT4 or T4 quartile levels (all P<0.05). After full adjustment, linear regression showed that UACR levels were negatively associated with FT3 and T3 (P<0.001). In addition, eGFR was positively associated with FT3 and T3 and was negatively associated with TSH and FT4 levels and TgAb positivity (all P<0.05). By using binary logistic regression, higher TSH and FT4 and lower FT3 and T3 were associated with kidney disorders (all P<0.05). Similar results were seen in sensitivity analyses, which were performed in 3035 euthyroid diabetic participants; however, TSH was no longer related to them. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of lower FT3 for existing kidney disorder was greater than that for any other thyroid hormones (all P<0.001). The cutoff value of FT3 for reduced eGFR was 4.39 pmol/L. Regarding thyroid homeostasis parameters, SPINA-GD was negatively associated with three statuses of kidney disorders, and TSHI and TTSI were positively associated with reduced eGFR (all P<0.05). Conclusions. Among patients with type 2 diabetes, elevated TSH and FT4 (or T4), lower FT3 (or T3), TgAb positivity, lower SPINA-GD, and higher TSHI and TTSI were associated with kidney disorders. The lower FT3, even within the normal range (<4.38 pmol/L), may be the factor most related to reduced eGFR compared with other thyroid hormones in diabetic patients.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Acosta Barrios ◽  
Marian Goicoechea ◽  
Eduardo Verde ◽  
Ángela González-Rojas ◽  
Andres Delgado ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and Aims Metformin is the antidiabetic of choice in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Experimental studies and clinical observations have shown that metformin could have a beneficial effect on the progression of kidney disease through the activation of cAMP due to its anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and anti-oxidative action. The objective was to compare the progression of CKD in diabetic patients with or without metformin as antidiabetic in their treatment and the prevalence of cardiovascular events in both groups. Method Unicentric retrospective observational analysis. Inclusion criteria: outpatients seen in nephrology consultation during the year of 2012 with diabetes mellitus and stage 3 CKD. Renal, cardiovascular outcomes and mortality were analyzed between patients treated with / without metformin. Median follow-up of 76.5 months (41-84). Renal end-point: estimated glomerular filtration rate drop (MDRD-4) by 50% and / or start of dialysis program. Cardiovascular end-point: ischemic heart disease, stroke, arterial revascularization and / or amputation. Cardiovascular or any cause mortality. Results 148 patients (96M, 52W) with a mean age of 75±9 years and an eGFR of 40±9 ml / min / 1.73 m2 were included. In relation to hypoglycemic therapy: 45 received metformin, 61 insulin and 31 DPP4i. 80% received treatment with RAAS blockers. After the follow-up, the progression of the renal disease was greater in patients who did not receive metformin: eGFR fall of -7.0±16 vs -0.15±16 ml / min in those treated with metformin (p = 0.019). 25 patients in the group without metformin suffered a renal event vs. 5 in the metformin group (logRank: 4.186, p = 0.045). In the Cox analysis, metformin treatment decreases the progression of kidney disease in a model adjusted for baseline renal function and treatment with RAASB (HR 0.368, p = 0.043), losing its predictive power in a proteinuria-adjusted model. During the follow-up, 45 patients died (20 metformin, 25 non-metformin) and 45 patients suffered a cardiovascular event (15 metformin, 30 non-metformin), with no differences between the two groups. Conclusion Metformin treatment in patients with stage 3 CKD could slow the progression of CKD, this effect should be demonstrated in randomized studies with larger sample size.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelangela Barbieri ◽  
Maria Rosaria Rizzo ◽  
Ilaria Fava ◽  
Celestino Sardu ◽  
Nicola Angelico ◽  
...  

Background. We investigated the predictive value of morning blood pressure surge (MBPS) on the development of microalbuminuria in normotensive adults with a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.Methods. Prospective assessments of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and urinary albumin excretion were performed in 377 adult patients. Multivariate-adjusted Cox regression models were used to assess hazard ratios (HRs) between baseline and changes over follow-up in MBPS and the risk of microalbuminuria. The MBPS was calculated as follows: mean systolic BP during the 2 hours after awakening minus mean systolic BP during the 1 hour that included the lowest sleep BP.Results. After a mean follow-up of 6.5 years, microalbuminuria developed in 102 patients. An increase in MBPB during follow-up was associated with an increased risk of microalbuminuria. Compared to individuals in the lowest tertile (−0.67±1.10 mmHg), the HR and 95% CI for microalbuminuria in those in the highest tertile of change (24.86±6.92 mmHg) during follow-up were 17.41 (95% CI 6.26–48.42);pfor trend <0.001. Mean SD MBPS significantly increased in those who developed microalbuminuria from a mean [SD] of 10.6[1.4]to 36.8[7.1],p<0.001.Conclusion. An increase in MBPS is associated with the risk of microalbuminuria in normotensive adult patients with type 2 diabetes.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Polovina ◽  
I Milinkovic ◽  
G Krljanac ◽  
I Veljic ◽  
I Petrovic-Djordjevic ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) portends adverse prognosis in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Whether T2DM independently increases the risk of incident heart failure (HF) in AF is uncertain. Also, HF phenotype developing in patients with vs. those without T2DM has not been characterised. Purpose In AF patients without a history of prior HF, we aimed to assess: 1) the impact of T2DM on the risk of new-onset HF; and 2) the association between T2DM and HF phenotype developing during the prospective follow-up. Methods We included diabetic and non-diabetic AF patients, without a history of HF. Baseline T2DM status was inferred from medical history, haemoglobin A1c levels and oral glucose tolerance test. Study outcome was the first hospital admission or emergency department treatment for new-onset HF during the prospective follow-up. The phenotype of new-onset HF was determined by echocardiographic exam performed following clinical stabilisation (at hospital discharge, or within a month after HF diagnosis). HF phenotype was defined as HFrEF (left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF] <40%), HFmrEF (LVEF 40–49%) or HFpEF (LVEF≥50%). Cox regression analyses adjusted for age, sex, baseline LVEF, comorbidities, smoking status, alcohol intake, AF type (paroxysmal vs. non-paroxysmal) and T2DM treatment was used to analyse the association between T2DM and incident HF. Results Among 1,288 AF patients without prior HF (mean age: 62.1±12.7 years; 61% male), T2DM was present in 16.5%. Diabetic patients had higher mean baseline LVEF compared with nondiabetic patients (50.0±6.2% vs. 57.6±9.0%; P<0.001). During the median 5.5-year follow-up, new-onset HF occurred in 12.4% of patients (incidence rate, 2.9; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.5–3.3 per 100 patient-years). Compared with non-diabetic patients, those with T2DM had a hazard ratio of 2.1 (95% CI, 1.6–2.8; P<0.001) for new-onset HF, independent of baseline LVEF or other factors. In addition, diabetic patients had a significantly greater decline in covariate-adjusted mean LVEF (−10.4%; 95% CI, −9.8% to −10.8%) at follow-up, compared with nondiabetic patients (−4.0%; 95% CI, −3.8% to −4.2%), P<0.001. The distribution of HF phenotypes at follow-up is presented in Figure. Among patients with T2DM, HFrEF (56.9%) was the most common phenotype of HF, whereas in patients without T2DM, HF mostly took the phenotype of HFpEF (75.0%). Conclusions T2DM is associated with an independent risk of new-onset HF in patients with AF and confers a greater decline in LVEF compared to individuals without T2DM. HFrEF was the most prevalent presenting phenotype of HF in AF patients with T2DM.


2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. A451
Author(s):  
U. Sabale ◽  
J. Bodegård ◽  
J. Sundström ◽  
B. Svennblad ◽  
C.J. Östgren ◽  
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