scholarly journals Association of Food Pharmacy Participation with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 292-292
Author(s):  
Breanne Vinogradoff ◽  
Giselle Pereira Pignotti ◽  
Marcelle Dougan ◽  
John Gieng

Abstract Objectives Food insecurity poses a public health threat in a number of concerning ways, including increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). A number of safety-net resource sites in the US are working to address this complex relationship through the disbursal of medically tailored food to clients with T2DM, sometimes referred to as a “food pharmacy”. Our study aimed to determine if participation by food insecure individuals in a food pharmacy affected clinical markers of T2DM status or risk, namely glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood glucose (FBG), or body mass index (BMI). Methods We conducted a retrospective study of data from a food pharmacy run by a safety-net healthcare clinic in California. Data from January 2016 through May 2019 were analyzed. Patients with T2DM were referred to the food pharmacy by clinic physicians. After referral, patients could pick up boxes of diabetes appropriate food (contents were determined by program staff and varied based on food availability) once a week. Results from participant's successive biomedical tests were recorded by clinic staff. Participants with a baseline measurement of HbA1c, FBG, or BMI within ±11 days of food pharmacy referral and at least one subsequent measurement of the same variable qualified for inclusion (n = 161). Participation rate was defined as the proportion of food pickup opportunities attended by each individual. Spearman correlation analysis, t-tests, and analyses of variance were conducted to determine the association between program participation on HbA1c, FBG, and BMI. Results At 24 months, increased food pharmacy participation correlated with a reduction in BMI (r = –0.39, P = 0.03, n = 29). As compared with those who participated below the median rate, the “high participation” group had a lower mean BMI at 24 months (34.6 ± 9.1 vs 29.1 ± 4.9 kg/m2, P = 0.05). Mean HbA1c was lower at 18 months as compared to baseline (9.1 ± 2.3 vs 8.2 ± 1.8%, P = 0.04). However, HbA1c and FBG were not correlated with participation rate. Conclusions This study found higher food pharmacy participation rates are associated with reductions in BMI, but not HbA1c or FBG. Food pharmacies may need to reevaluate their treatment model if they are to effectively target T2DM in food insecure individuals. Funding Sources None.

2021 ◽  
pp. 16-18
Author(s):  
Nishanth Kumar ◽  
Malathi R D ◽  
Ramadevi M

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of multifactorial origin characterized by hyperglycemia and disturbances of glucose , fat and protein metabolism. Hypomagnesemia is been associated with chronic and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Magnesium deciency in diabetes is known to be associated with increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications. The aim of this study is to estimate fasting plasma glucose and serum magnesium levels and to assess the correlation of hypomagnesemia with abnormal fasting plasma glucose values. Material and Methods: The study was done at Government Medical College, Nizamabad. 80 subjects were recruited out of whom 40 apparently normal persons were taken as control group and the second group of 40 patients with known history of diabetes. The fasting plasma glucose(FPG) was estimated by GOD-POD method and serum Magnesium(Mg) levels were estimated using the Chemchek Mg kit which is based on Xylidyl Blue with ACTS method. Results :The mean values of fasting plasma glucose was 87.1 mg/dL in non diabetics when compared to 159.4 mg/dL in diabetics while Serum magnesium levels in control subjects had a mean value of 2.19mg/dLand 1.8mg/dLin diabetics. The data was analysed and found to be statistically signicant with a negative correlation between plasma magnesium and fasting blood glucose. Conclusion: There is signicant hypomagnesaemia which correlates increased fasting plasma glucose values in diabetics when compared to non diabetics and therefore assessing the serum magnesium levels may help in reducing risk of complications.


2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 733-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
RS Lamichhane ◽  
K Boaz ◽  
S Natarajan ◽  
M Shrestha

Background: It is generally acknowledged that patients with diabetes mellitus are more susceptible to fungal infections, particularly with Candida albicans. Oral infection by Candida can result in a number of clinical lesions, including median rhomboid glossitis (central papillary atrophy), denture stomatitis, squamous cell carcinoma, Radiation therapy, immunocompromised status, etc. Different studies have shown that patients with diabetes mellitus have increased frequency of oral candidal carriage and increased risk of candidiasis, which is related to poor metabolic control, neutrophil dysfunction, reduced salivary flow, high glucose concentration in blood and saliva and in medications.Materials and Methods: Subjects of both the groups were given 10 ml of sterile normal saline and asked to rinse the mouth for one minute. The subjects were then asked to return the oral rinse in a sterile clean, broad-mouthed container which was capped, labelled and taken to the laboratory. The samples were then inoculated onto the culture medium (Sabouraud’s dextrose agar with Chloramphenicol) with minimal delay (within 6-8 hours of collection of oral rinse). Candidal colonies were counted and compared with non-diabetics.Results: Statistically significant increase in colony forming units (p=0.0324) were obtainedin patients with diabetes mellitus.Conclusion: The results indicate significant increase in colonization and carriage of candida in the oral cavity among diabetics when compared with non-diabetics. However, further research using larger samples is required which may lend credibility to the suggestion of increased candidal CFUs in diabetics serving as a surrogate marker of serum glucose levels.Journal of Pathology of Nepal (2015) Vol. 5, 733-738


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
N Bhavya ◽  
V Ajith Kumar

ABSTRACT Introduction India is claimed to be the diabetes capital of the world. Many studies had proven that persistent hyperglycemia and associated metabolic syndrome features like hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity contribute to the development of vascular complications. The risk of chronic complications increases as a function of the duration of hyperglycemia; they usually become apparent in the second decade of hyperglycemia. Since type II diabetes mellitus (DM) often has a long asymptomatic period of hyperglycemia, many individuals with type II DM have complications at the time of diagnosis. The vascular complications of DM are subdivided into microvascular (retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy) and macrovascular (coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebro-vascular disease) complications. The present study aims to study the occurrence of microalbuminuria in patients with type II DM and note its association with the duration of diabetes since diagnosis and microvascular complications of DM. Study design Prospective observational study. Materials and methods The study is a clinical, prospective, and observational study of 100 type II diabetics attending the medicine department outpatient/inpatient of RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, who form the subjects for the study conducted from August 2015 to July 2016 (12 months) and who matched the inclusion criteria. Data were collected after obtaining informed/written consent from patient. After detailed history, detailed clinical examination, and general physical and systemic examinations, fundoscopy was carried out and relevant laboratory investigations were done. Results and conclusion The overall occurrence of microalbuminuria was 38%. The occurrence of microalbuminuria showed a direct relationship with increasing age (p = 0.053) and increasing duration of diabetes since diagnosis. A hemoglobin (Hb)A1c value above 7% is associated with 50% or higher incidence of microalbuminuria (p = 0.018). Patients with a body mass index of more than 25kg/m2 have increased risk of developing type II DM and significant increase in microalbuminuria. The incidence of microalbuminuria is significantly associated with How to cite this article Bhavya N, Kumar VA. A Study of Association between Microalbuminuria and Microvascular Complications in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients in RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Karnataka. J Med Sci 2017;3(1):6-10.


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
NH Rekha ◽  
MS Bharath ◽  
SP Channakeshava

ABSTRACT Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder. Prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally and it is one of the major health problems of the 21st century. The disturbance in serum magnesium (SMg) has been reported among patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Hypomagnesemia has negative impact on glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Aim This study was undertaken to know the prevalence of hypomagnesemia in patients with type II diabetes mellitus and its relation with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). The study was conducted on 200 patients with type II diabetes and 100 healthy controls at RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru. Results Out of 200 diabetic patients, 115 (57%) had hypomagnesemia. We observed mean SMg (1.7 mg) significantly low in diabetic patients compared with controls (2.1 mg). We also found HbA1c was high (9%) in hypomagnesemia patients. We found that diabetic hypomagnesemic patients had high mean fasting blood glucose (242.6 mg%) and postprandial blood sugar (313 mg%) than controls. How to cite this article Rekha NH, Bharath MS, Channakeshava SP. Study of Prevalence of Hypomagnesemia in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. J Med Sci 2017;3(2):55-58.


Author(s):  
Dr. Harish Basera ◽  
Dr. K.C. Pant

Introduction: Thyroid hormone deficiency can lead to adverse health effects even death, if left untreated. It is a pathological condition known as hypothyroidism. Most common symptoms of hypothyroidism in adults are weight gain, fatigue, lethargy, cold intolerance, constipation, and dry skin. These clinical presentations can differ with age and sex, among other factors. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), is associated with an increased risk of developing a number of clinical conditions, like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, lung disease, malignant condition, and psychiatric disorders, both before and after the diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is the chronic endocrine disease which is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting in impaired insulin secretion insulin resistance. Material and Methods: This prospective observational study was carried out at OPD of Dept. of Medicine at Govt. Doon Medical College and Hospital. The study period was between jan2019 to August 2019. The anthropometric measurements and demographic characteristics of patients included in the study were recorded. The clinical details and medications are entered into Excel sheet of Microsoft Excel 2013. Biochemical tests were done and reports were entered. Results: Prevalence of hypothyroidism in T2DM is found to be 10.94% in our study. Average BMI was observed to be 28.01 kg/m2 with SD of 3.39 kg/m2. Level of T3 and T4 were observed to be 0.98(0.23) ng/ml and 1.24(0.29) ng/ml respectively. Fasting blood glucose level was 133.05(17.81) mg/dl and post prandial blood glucose level was 201.54(27.33) mg/dl. Among all 112 patients, 71(63.39%) of cases had a family history of diabetes. Conclusion: It is noted that one-tenth of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus has hypothyroidism. BMI was noted to be more than 28 kg/m2 among all patients. Hypothyroidism may be prevalent in T2DM patients due to duration of diabetes, obesity. To confirm the findings, more studies in this area are required. Keywords: T2DM, Hypothyroidism, TSH, T3, T4.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-63
Author(s):  
Aasia Kanwal ◽  
Asma Salam ◽  
Aisha Bashir

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Objectives: The objective of the study was to explore the relationship of spontaneous abortions with gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnant women from rural and urban Lahore. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at University of Health Sciences, Lahore in 2019. Among 60 pregnant women sampled, 30 had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and 30 were normal pregnant controls. Pregnant women were sampled from different hospitals of rural and urban areas of Lahore. Independent sample t-test was applied for analyzing the data. Chi- square test was used to analyze the categorical variables. Association of fasting blood glucose (FBG) and abortions was checked. Odd ratio and relative risk were calculated. Results: Mean fasting blood sugar levels were significantly higher in GDM group (105 mg/dL) as compared to non-GDM group (80.50 mg/dL) at p<0.001. The proportions of the women with increased number of abortions had significantly higher blood glucose levels (OR 5.091, 95% CI, RR 1.27). Conclusions: Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortions.


Author(s):  
Vinaya B ◽  
Akila CR ◽  
Dinesh Babu J ◽  
Sravan Kumar P

The medical studies in beyond decade has reported that maximum 2nd-era antipsychotics (SGAs) can reason severe metabolic derangement, which significantly upsurges the danger for type II diabetes mellitus. Numerous retrospective studies have proven multiplied in serum triglyceride in sufferers handled with Clozapine. SGAs triggered metabolic syndrome is characterized via hypertension, weight gain, hyperglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia, glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. Metformin is presently used to extravagance metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes mellitus. It is consequently essential to decide whether Metformin is effective in discussing Clozapine-brought on metabolic derangement like dyslipidaemia. To appraise the impact of Metformin in minimizing Clozapine caused metabolic irrationality like dyslipidaemia. Methodology: Wistar rats weighing a hundred and eighty-240g both intercourse had been divided into three corporations of 6 rats every. Group 1 attended as manipulate, Group 2 Preserved with Clozapine 25mg/kg frame weight and Group 3 Treated with Clozapine 25mg + Metformin 100mg/kg body weight for 30 days P.O. Group 2 and group three were preserved for 30 days. Lipid profile of institution 2 rats handled with Clozapine showed dyslipidaemia (TG 103.3±1.7mg/dl, Tc 113.7±1.6mg/dl). Whereas organization 3 rats treated with Clozapine 25mg + Metformin confirmed ordinary lipid levels (TG ninety four.7±1.7mg/dl, TC 102.Eight±0.Eight mg/dl) similar to institution 1(TG ninety three.0±2.6mg/dl, TC 103.7±1.5mg/dl). This study focuses a non-substantial increase in fasting blood glucose in SD rodents managed with clozapine that was in part checked by utilizing simultaneous organization of metformin. Rodents controlled clozapine affirmed the anticipated abatement in the statement of GLUT2, anyway simultaneous administration of metformin and clozapine for 30 days didn't show the anticipated standardization of the articulation degrees of GLUT2. This look at investigating the use of Metformin to forestall metabolic unsettling like dyslipidaemias in patients of schizophrenia managed with Clozapine.


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