scholarly journals Patients with both cognitive impairment and solid cancer present increased insulin resistance

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Gonda ◽  
Kenji Yaginuma ◽  
Yuichi Rokkaku ◽  
Shoichiro Horita ◽  
Yuko Maejima ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective In an aging population, an increase in elderly cancer patients with cognitive impairment is to be expected. Because cognitive impairment has a serious impact on quality of life of cancer patients, it is important to elucidate the possible association between cancer and cognitive impairment. Here, we focused on glucose metabolism as a factor that links cancer and cognitive impairment. Results A homeostasis model assessment was used to assess insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and β-cell function (HOMA-B). HOMA-B showed no difference among patients with cancer, with dementia, and with both. However, there was a significant difference in HOMA-IR. In comparison with patients with only solid cancer, patients with only cognitive impairment and those with both cancer and cognitive impairment showed increased HOMA-IR value. Insulin resistance was increased in patients with cognitive impairment only and those with both cognitive impairment and solid cancer compared to cancer patients without cognitive impairment; however, β-cell function was not affected. The present data indicate that elderly cancer patients with a high HOMA-IR score may be in higher risk of developing cognitive impairment. Furthermore, early treatment to reduce insulin sensitivity may become the prevention of cognitive impairment.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Gonda ◽  
Kenji Yaginuma ◽  
Yuichi Rokkaku ◽  
Shoichiro Horita ◽  
Yuko Maejima ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives In an aging population, an increase in the number of elderly cancer patients with cognitive impairment is expected. The possible association between cancer and cognitive impairment is important to elucidate, because it can have a serious impact on quality of life. Here, we focused on glucose metabolism as a factor that links cancer and cognitive impairment. Results Thirteen subjects with solid cancers and cognitive impairment were recruited. As a control group, 14 subjects with cognitive impairment alone and 8 subjects with cancer alone were recruited. A Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and that of β-cell function (HOMA-B) were used. In comparison with patients with solid cancer alone, those with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cancer and cognitive impairment had increased HOMA-IR values. Insulin resistance was increased in patients with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cognitive impairment and solid cancer than in patients without cognitive impairment; however, β-cell function was not affected. The present data indicated that elderly cancer patients with high HOMA-IR score may be at a relatively high risk for developing cognitive impairment. Furthermore, early treatment to reduce insulin sensitivity may prevent cognitive impairment.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Gonda ◽  
Kenji Yaginuma ◽  
Yuichi Rokkaku ◽  
Shoichiro Horita ◽  
Yuko Maejima ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives In an aging population, an increase in the number of elderly cancer patients with cognitive impairment is expected. The possible association between cancer and cognitive impairment is important to elucidate, because it can have a serious impact on quality of life. Here, we focused on glucose metabolism as a factor that links cancer and cognitive impairment. Results Thirteen subjects with solid cancers and cognitive impairment were recruited. As a control group, 14 subjects with cognitive impairment alone and 8 subjects with cancer alone were recruited. A Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and that of β-cell function (HOMA-B) were used. In comparison with patients with solid cancer alone, those with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cancer and cognitive impairment had increased HOMA-IR values. Insulin resistance was increased in patients with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cognitive impairment and solid cancer than in patients without cognitive impairment; however, β-cell function was not affected. The present data indicated that elderly cancer patients with high HOMA-IR score may be at a relatively high risk for developing cognitive impairment. Furthermore, early treatment to reduce insulin sensitivity may prevent cognitive impairment.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Gonda ◽  
Kenji Yaginuma ◽  
Yuichi Rokkaku ◽  
Shoichiro Horita ◽  
Yuko Maejima ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives In an aging population, an increase in the number of elderly cancer patients with cognitive impairment is expected. The possible association between cancer and cognitive impairment is important to elucidate, because it can have a serious impact on quality of life. Here, we focused on glucose metabolism as a factor that links cancer and cognitive impairment. Results Thirteen subjects with solid cancers and cognitive impairment were recruited. As a control group, 14 subjects with cognitive impairment alone and 8 subjects with cancer alone were recruited. A Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and that of β-cell function (HOMA-B) were used. In comparison with patients with solid cancer alone, those with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cancer and cognitive impairment had increased HOMA-IR values. Insulin resistance was increased in patients with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cognitive impairment and solid cancer than in patients without cognitive impairment; however, β-cell function was not affected. The present data indicated that elderly cancer patients with high HOMA-IR score may be at a relatively high risk for developing cognitive impairment. Furthermore, early treatment to reduce insulin sensitivity may prevent cognitive impairment.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Gonda ◽  
Kenji Yaginuma ◽  
Yuichi Rokkaku ◽  
Shoichiro Horita ◽  
Yuko Maejima ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives In an aging population, an increase in the number of elderly cancer patients with cognitive impairment is expected. The possible association between cancer and cognitive impairment is important to elucidate, because it can have a serious impact on quality of life. Here, we focused on glucose metabolism as a factor that links cancer and cognitive impairment. Results Thirteen subjects with solid cancers and cognitive impairment were recruited. As a control group, 14 subjects with cognitive impairment alone and 8 subjects with cancer alone were recruited. A Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) and that of β-cell function (HOMA-B) were used. In comparison with patients with solid cancer alone, those with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cancer and cognitive impairment had increased HOMA-IR values. Insulin resistance was increased in patients with cognitive impairment alone and those with both cognitive impairment and solid cancer than in patients without cognitive impairment; however, β-cell function was not affected. The present data indicated that elderly cancer patients with high HOMA-IR score may be at a relatively high risk for developing cognitive impairment. Furthermore, early treatment to reduce insulin sensitivity may prevent cognitive impairment.


2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry R Johns ◽  
Fahim Abbasi ◽  
Gerald M Reaven

BACKGROUND Several surrogate estimates have been used to define relationships between insulin action and pancreatic β-cell function in healthy individuals. Because it is unclear how conclusions about insulin secretory function depend on specific estimates used, we evaluated the effect of different approaches to measurement of insulin action and secretion on observations of pancreatic β-cell function in individuals whose fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was <7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL). METHODS We determined 2 indices of insulin secretion [homeostasis model assessment of β-cell function (HOMA-β) and daylong insulin response to mixed meals], insulin action [homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and steady-state plasma glucose (SSPG) concentration during the insulin suppression test], and degree of glycemia [fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and daylong glucose response to mixed meals] in 285 individuals with FPG <7.0 mmol/L. We compared the relationship between the 2 measures of insulin secretion as a function of the measures of insulin action and degree of glycemia. RESULTS Assessment of insulin secretion varied dramatically as a function of which of the 2 methods was used and which measure of insulin resistance or glycemia served as the independent variable. For example, the correlation between insulin secretion (HOMA-β) and insulin resistance varied from an r value of 0.74 (when HOMA-IR was used) to 0.22 (when SSPG concentration was used). CONCLUSIONS Conclusions about β-cell function in nondiabetic individuals depend on the measurements used to assess insulin action and insulin secretion. Viewing estimates of insulin secretion in relationship to measures of insulin resistance and/or degree of glycemia does not mean that an unequivocal measure of pancreatic β-cell function has been obtained.


Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar Mohapatra ◽  
Muralidhar Anantrao Sangle ◽  
Prafulla Kumar Bariha

Insulin Resistance is a major factor among patients with critical illness due to various causes. Severe falciparum malaria with MODS diagnosed as per the criteria of MSS and admitted to the Medical ward of our hospital were assessed for IR and β cell function by using homeostasis model assessment. 75 consecutive patients of SFM admitted to the Medical ward of our hospital were included in this study. Malaria was diagnosed as per criteria of WHO and organ dysfunction was diagnosed as per Malaria Severity Score. Insulin Resistance and β cell function was assessed by using homeostasis model assessment on Day-1 and Day-7. Out of 75 patients of severe falciparum malaria with MODS 2, 3, 4, and 5 organ dysfunctions constituted 16 (21.3%), 34 (45.3%), 16 (21.3%), and 9 (12.0%) patients, respectively.Hepatic failure was the most common organ system failure (n=58; 77.3%), followed by neurological (n=50;66.6%) ,renal (n=40;53.3%), hematological (n=30; 40.0%), and, respiratory failure ( n=15; 20.0%). Hyperglycemia was present in 25 (33.3%) cases where as normoglycemia was present in 50 (66.6%) cases. The values of FBS, Tg, insulin, IR, and β cell function decreased on Day-7 compared to Day-1 after recovery from critically ill state. The patients who died had a high insulin value, IR, but low β cell dysfunction compared to the survivors. This study showed that IR and β cell dysfunction were associated with severe malaria with MODS with increased mortality.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Huang ◽  
Yu Dong ◽  
Anne Monique Nuyt ◽  
Emile Levy ◽  
Shu-Qin Wei ◽  
...  

Objective: Large birth size programs an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes in adulthood, but data are absent concerning glucose metabolic health impact in infancy. We sought to determine whether large birth size is associated with insulin resistance and β-cell function in infancy, and evaluate the determinants. Design and Participants: In the Canadian 3D birth cohort, we conducted a nested matched (1:2) study of 70 large-for-gestational-age (LGA, birth weight >90th percentile) and 140 optimal-for-gestational-age (OGA, 25th-75th percentiles) control infants. The primary outcomes were homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and beta-cell function (HOMA-β) at age 2-years. Results: HOMA-IR and HOMA-β were similar in LGA and OGA infants. Adjusting for maternal and infant characteristics, decelerated growth in length during early infancy (0-3 months) was associated a 25.8% decrease (95% confidence intervals 6.7-41.0%) in HOMA-β. During mid-infancy (3-12 months), accelerated growth in weight was associated with a 25.5% (0.35-56.9%) increase in HOMA-IR, in length with a 69.3% increase (31.4-118.0%) in HOMA-IR and a 24.5% (0.52-54.3%) increase in HOMA-β. Decelerated growth in length during late infancy (1-2 years) was associated with a 28.4% (9.5-43.4%) decrease in HOMA-IR and a 21.2% (3.9-35.4%) decrease in HOMA-β. Female sex was associated with higher HOMA-β, Caucasian ethnicity with lower HOMA-IR, and maternal smoking with lower HOMA-β. Conclusions: The study is the first to demonstrate that large birth size is not associated with insulin resistance and β-cell function in infancy, but infancy growth pattern matters. Decelerated infancy growth may be detrimental to beta-cell function.


2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ελισάβετ Μουτζούρη

Εισαγωγή: Οι στατίνες διαθέτουν δράσεις, οι οποίες είναι ανεξάρτητες τηςυπολιπιδαιμικής τους δράσης. Σε αυτές συμπεριλαμβάνονται κυρίως αντιφλεγμονώδεις καιαντιοξειδωτικές δράσεις, καθώς επίσης και επιδράσεις στο μεταβολισμό τους ουρικούοξέος και στο μεταβολισμό της γλυκόζης.Σκοπός: Σκοπός αυτής της διδακτορικής διατριβής ήταν η σύγκριση των επιδράσεωνδιαφορετικών στατινών ή του συνδυασμού μιας στατίνης με την εζετιμίμπη, με τις ίδιεςυπολιπιδαιμικές δράσεις, σε παραμέτρους του οξειδωτικού stress, της φλεγμονής καθώςκαι παραμέτρους του μεταβολισμού του ουρικού οξέους και του μεταβολισμού τηςγλυκόζης σε υπερχοληστερολαιμικούς ασθενείς.Μέθοδοι: Πρωτόκολλο 1 Στη μελέτη συμμετείχαν 153 υπερχοληστερολαιμικοίασθενείς που τυχαιοποιήθηκαν σε σιμβαστατίνη 40 mg ή σε σιμβαστατίνη/εζετιμίμπη10/10 mg ή σε ροσουβαστατίνη 10 mg ημερησίως.Μετρήσαμε (πριν και μετά από 12 εβδομάδες θεραπείας):- Παραμέτρους του οξειδωτικού stress:1) 8-Epi prostaglandin F2 alpha (8-epiPGF2a)2) Oxidized LDL (oxLDL)- Παραμέτρους της φλεγμονής:1) Lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity and mass- Παραμέτρους του μεταβολισμού της γλυκόζης:1) Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)2) Ινσουλίνη νηστείας3) Γλυκόζη νηστείας4) Γλυκοζυλιωμένη αιμοσφαιρίνη (HbA1c)5) HOMA of β-cell function (HOMA-B)- Παραμέτρους του μεταβολισμού του ουρικού οξέους:1) Επίπεδα του ουρικού οξέος,2) Κλασματική απέκκριση του ουρικού οξέοςΠρωτόκολλο 2: Στη μελέτη συμμετείχαν 60 ασθενείς που τυχαιοποιήθηκαν σεσιμβαστατίνη 40 mg ή σε σιμβαστατίνη/εζετιμίμπη 10/10 mg ημερησίως.Μετρήσαμε (πριν και μετά από 12 εβδομάδες θεραπείας):1) Τη μεμβρανική έκφραση των TLR2 και TLR4 σε περιφερικά μονοκύτταρα,2) Την επαγώμενη από λιποπολυσακχαρίτη ενδοκυττάρια έκκριση των ιντερλευκινών1β και 6.Αποτελέσματα: Πρωτόκολλο 1: Παρατηρήθηκε μια σημαντική μείωση στα επίπεδαπλάσματος των 8-ισοπροστανίων και της oxLDL σε όλες τις ομάδες [10%, 8% και 6% (p <0.05 σε σύγκριση με τις αρχικές τιμές) και 41%, 40% και 39% (p < 0.001 σε σύγκριση με τιςαρχικές τιμές) για την ομάδα της σιμβαστατίνης, σιμβαστατίνης/εζετιμίμπης καιροσουβαστατίνης, αντίστοιχα]. Σε όλες τις ομάδες παρατηρήθηκε μια σημαντική μείωσητης μάζας και ενεργότητας της Lp-PLA2 (36%, 31% και 38% και 36%, 32% και 32% για τηνομάδα της σιμβαστατίνης, σιμβαστατίνης/εζετιμίμπης και ροσουβαστατίνης, αντίστοιχα, p< 0.001 σε σύγκριση με τις αρχικές τιμές). Δεν παρατηρήθηκαν διαφορές ανάμεσα στιςομάδες.Και οι 3 θεραπείες σχετίστηκαν με σημαντική αύξηση του δείκτη HOMA-IR και τωνεπιπέδων ινσουλίνης νηστείας (p < 0.05 σε σύγκριση με τις αρχικές τιμές). Δενπαρατηρήθηκαν διαφορές ανάμεσα στις ομάδες. Δεν σημειώθηκαν αλλαγές στα επίπεδατης γλυκόζης νηστείας, της HbA1c και του δείκτη HOMA-Β.Σημαντική μείωση των επιπέδων του ουρικού οξέος παρατηρήθηκε σε όλες τιςομάδες (σιμβαστατίνη 40 mg: -5.7%, σιμβαστατίνη/εζετιμίμπη 10/10 mg: -3.8% καιροσουβαστατίνη 10 mg: -3.8%; p<0.05 σε σύγκριση με τις αρχικές τιμές, p=NS για τησύγκριση ανάμεσα στις 3 θεραπευτικές ομάδες). Η κλασματική έκκριση του ουρικού οξέοςαυξήθηκε, ωστόσο στατιστικά μη σημαντικά, σε όλες τις ομάδες (σιμβαστατίνη/εζετιμίμπη10/10 mg: +6.8%, σιμβαστατίνη 40 mg: +6.8% και ροσουβαστατίνη 10 mg: +5.9%). Ημείωση των επιπέδων του ουρικού οξέος συσχετιζόταν με τη με την αύξηση τηςκλασματικής απέκκρισης του ουρικού οξέος. Οι παράμετροι της νεφρικής λειτουργίαςπαρέμειναν αμετάβλητοι σε όλες τις ομάδες.Πρωτόκολλο 2: Οι υπερχοληστερολαιμικοί ασθενείς είχαν υψηλότερα επίπεδα μεμβρανικής έκφρασης TLR2 και TLR4 σε σύγκριση με την ομάδα ελέγχου (p < 0.02). Τόσο ηθεραπεία με σιμβαστατίνη όσο και η θεραπεία με το συνδυασμόσιμβαστατίνης/εζετιμίμπης οδήγησαν σε σημαντική μείωση της έκφρασης των TLR2 και 4 (p< 0.01 σε σύγκριση με τις αρχικές τιμές), χωρίς διαφορές ανάμεσα στις 2 ομάδες. Επιπλέονκαι οι 2 θεραπείες οδήγησαν σε συγκρίσιμες μειώσεις των επιπέδων έκφρασης της LPS-επαγώμενης ιντερλευκίνης-1β και IL-6 (p < 0.05 σε σύγκριση με τις αρχικές τιμές).Συμπεράσματα: Πρωτόκολλο 1: Η σιμβαστατίνη 40 mg, ο συνδυασμόςσιμβαστατίνης/εζετιμίμπης 10/10 mg και η ροσουβαστατίνη 10 mg μειώνουν σημαντικά ταεπίπεδα των 8-ισοπροστανίων, της oxLDL καθώς και τη μάζα και ενεργότητα της Lp-PLA2 σεπαρόμοιο βαθμό.Οι 3 παραπάνω θεραπείες δε διαφέρουν ως προς τις δράσεις τους στο μεταβολισμότης γλυκόζης.Η σιμβαστατίνη 40 mg, ο συνδυασμός σιμβαστατίνης/εζετιμίμπης 10/10 mg και ηροσουβαστατίνη 10 mg μειώνουν συγκρίσιμα τα επίπεδα του ουρικού οξέος.Πρωτόκολλο 2: Η σιμβαστατίνη 40 mg σε σύγκριση με το συνδυασμό σιμβαστατίνηςμε εζετιμίμπη 10/10 mg μείωσαν παρόμοια τα επίπεδα μεμβρανικής έκφρασης των TLR2,TLR4 και την LPS-επαγώμενη ενδοκυττάρια παραγωγή ιντερλευκίνης -1β και -6 σεπεριφερικά μονοκύτταρα υπερχοληστερολαιμικών ασθενών.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-123
Author(s):  
Mehdi Rostamizadeh ◽  
Alireza Elmieh ◽  
Farhad Rahmani Nia

Background and aims: Many findings have shown the potential relation between osteocalcin (OCN) and regulating energy metabolism. In addition, it has been revealed that physical activity increases OCN levels. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of different exercise trainings on β-cell function, insulin resistance, and OCN levels in overweight men. Methods: In this study, 33 overweight, young men [Body mass index (BMI): 29.32±0.75 and age range of 31.50±2.23] were randomly divided into control (n=11), aerobic exercise (n=11), and resistance exercise (n=11) groups. Participants of the exercise group were on the 8-week supervised exercise training program for three sessions per week. Weight, body fat percentage, and BMI were analyzed, and then OCN, insulin, and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were assessed from fasting blood samples before and after the 8-week exercise program. Finally, data were analyzed by t test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: Based on the results, BMI and body weight, insulin, glucose, and HOMA-IR reduced following the exercise (P<0.05) whereas serum OCN significantly increased in aerobic exercise (P=0.001) and resistance exercise (P=0.000) groups. There were no significant changes in β-cell function in aerobic exercise (P=0.512) and resistance exercise (P=0.16) groups. Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated that OCN levels were not correlated with HOMA-IR (P=0.743) and insulin levels (P=0.143). However, OCN was positively associated with the homeostasis model assessment of b-cell function (P=0.014) and glucose (P=0.025). Conclusion: The results of the present study confirmed that aerobic and resistance exercises cause some changes in body weight and BMI, as well as the OCN and HOMA-IR. Nonetheless, changes in OCN levels were not predictors of changes in insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Guo ◽  
Chiyu Wang ◽  
Boren Jiang ◽  
Shaohong Ge ◽  
Jian Cai ◽  
...  

BackgroundThe interrelation between glucose and bone metabolism is complex and has not been fully revealed. This study aimed to investigate the association between insulin resistance, β-cell function and bone turnover biomarker levels among participants with abnormal glycometabolism.MethodsA total of 5277 subjects were involved through a cross-sectional study (METAL study, http://www.chictr.org.cn, ChiCTR1800017573) in Shanghai, China. Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and β-cell dysfunction (HOMA-%β) were applied to elucidate the nexus between β-C-terminal telopeptide (β-CTX), intact N-terminal propeptide of type I collagen (P1NP) and osteocalcin (OC). β-CTX, OC and P1NP were detected by chemiluminescence.ResultsHOMA-IR was negatively associated with β-CTX, P1NP and OC (regression coefficient (β) -0.044 (-0.053, -0.035), Q4vsQ1; β -7.340 (-9.130, -5.550), Q4vsQ1 and β -2.885 (-3.357, -2.412), Q4vsQ1, respectively, all P for trend &lt;0.001). HOMA-%β was positively associated with β-CTX, P1NP and OC (β 0.022 (0.014, 0.031), Q4vsQ1; β 6.951 (5.300, 8.602), Q4vsQ1 and β 1.361 (0.921, 1.800), Q4vsQ1, respectively, all P for trend &lt;0.001).ConclusionsOur results support that lower bone turnover biomarker (β-CTX, P1NP and OC) levels were associated with a combination of higher prevalence of insulin resistance and worse β-cell function among dysglycemia patients. It is feasible to detect bone turnover in diabetes or hyperglycemia patients to predict the risk of osteoporosis and fracture, relieve patients’ pain and reduce the expenses of long-term cure.


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