scholarly journals Improving diabetic patients’ outcomes in family medicine in the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 566-573
Author(s):  
D. Andrews ◽  
A. Popiel ◽  
S. A. Margolis ◽  
R. L. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
American Diabetes Association ◽  
Glycosylated Haemoglobin ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Standard Measurement ◽  
Time Since Diagnosis

We evaluated a diabetic mini-clinic by assessing adherence to American Diabetes Association guidelines and changes in glycosylated haemoglobin levels. Of 1063 patients, 721 were multiple attenders. Single and multiple attenders showed no significant differences in age, sex, time since diagnosis or body mass index. Female and male multiple attenders showed significant declines in glycosylated haemoglobin levels over the first 12 and 18 months respectively. After 2 years, these levels were similar to those at entry to the clinic. The clinic’s compliance with standard measurement guidelines was high. The diabetic mini-clinic model, which is effective in industrialized countries, was equally effective in this setting.

scholarly journals Leptin and Lipid Profile in Overweight Patient with Type 1 Diabetes

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soha M. Abd El Dayem ◽  
Mona Abd El Kader ◽  
Soheir Ibrahim ◽  
Enas Mokhtar ◽  
Eman Abd El Megeed
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Glycosylated Haemoglobin ◽  
The Body ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Hip Circumference ◽  
Increased Risk

AIM: To evaluate leptin and lipid profile in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes.PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included 50 overweight patients with type 1 diabetes and 50 age and sex matched healthy controls. Blood samples were taken for evaluation of glycosylated haemoglobin, lipid profile and leptin. Also, urine samples were taken for evaluation of albumin/creatinine ratio.RESULTS: Leptin level was significantly lower in overweight with type 1 diabetes and showed a significant positive correlation with hip circumference and body mass index and negative correlation with glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c). Leptin level was significantly lower in overweight diabetic patients with HbA1c > 7.5 %. The best cut-off point between overweight diabetic group and control group regarding leptin levels was found at 16.9 (ng/ml) with a sensitivity of 68% and specificity of 56%, area under the curve 0.623.CONCLUSION: Leptin levels were found to be low in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes and showed correlation with the body mass index and hip circumference. LDL was significantly higher while HDL was significantly lower in the diabetic, overweight group indicating increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Leptin level in overweight diabetic patients might be related to the metabolic control.

scholarly journals Effects of Triphala on Lipid and Glucose Profiles and Anthropometric Parameters: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 2515690X2110110
Author(s):  
Wiraphol Phimarn ◽  
Bunleu Sungthong ◽  
Hiroyuki Itabe
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters

Aim. The efficacy of triphala on lipid profile, blood glucose and anthropometric parameters and its safety were assessed. Methods. Databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Thai Library Integrated System (ThaiLIS) were systematically searched to review current evidence of randomized controlled trials (RCT) on triphala. RCTs investigating the safety and efficacy of triphala on lipid profile, blood glucose and anthropometric parameters were included. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed independently by 2 authors. Results. Twelve studies on a total of 749 patients were included. The triphala-treated groups showed significantly reduced low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglyceride in 6 studies. Five RCTs demonstrated triphala-treated groups led to statistically significant decrease in body weight, body mass index and waist circumference of obese patients. Moreover, triphala significantly decreased fasting blood glucose level in diabetic patients but not in people without diabetes. No serious adverse event associated with triphala was reported during treatment. Conclusions. This review summarized a current evidence to show triphala might improve the lipid profile, blood glucose, the body weight, body mass index and waist circumference under certain conditions. However, large well-designed RCTs are required to confirm this conclusion.

Relationship between body mass index and ischaemic stroke in Chinese elderly hypertensive patients

2020 ◽  
pp. postgradmedj-2019-137457
Author(s):  
Jiayi Huang ◽  
Lin Liu ◽  
Yu-Ling Yu ◽  
Chao-Lei Chen ◽  
Kenneth Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Ischaemic Stroke ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Chinese Elderly ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Elderly Hypertensive ◽  
Elderly Hypertensive Patients

BackgroundDespite obesity being a major risk factor for ischaemic stroke (IS), the association between body mass index (BMI) and IS in patients with hypertension remains uncertain.ObjectiveTo assess the association between BMI and IS among elderly hypertensive patients in China.Methods and resultsWe recruited 3500 hypertensive patients aged ≥60 between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2011 in China and ascertained their stroke status until December 2016. Multivariate Cox regression was used to evaluate the association between BMI and IS with interaction tests for exposure and covariates. A total of 3315 subjects (mean age 71.41±7.20 years, 44.5% were men) were included for data analysis. During an average follow-up period of 5.5 years, there were 206 onset cases (6.21%) of IS. When BMI was treated as a continuous variable, it was positively associated with the incidence of new onset IS (HR=1.14; 95% CI: 1.05 to 1.34; p=0.005) after adjusting for potential confounders. Meanwhile, when BMI was treated as a categorical variable, the highest category (≥28 kg/m2) was strongly associated with an increased risk for IS compared with normal BMI category (18.5 to 24 kg/m2) (HR=1.36, 95% CI: 1.09 to 1.80; p<0.001) in the fully adjusted model. Subgroup and interaction analysis also demonstrated that BMI independently associated with IS among males, smokers, alcohol drinkers, diabetic patients, people with uncontrolled blood pressure, decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate and those aged ≥70 years.ConclusionBMI was significantly associated with IS and was an independent risk of IS in Chinese elderly hypertensive patients.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index: A Risk Factor for Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snježana Kaštelan ◽  
Martina Tomić ◽  
Antonela Gverović Antunica ◽  
Spomenka Ljubić ◽  
Jasminka Salopek Rabatić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Diabetes Duration ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽  
Significant Deterioration ◽  
Group 2

The aim of the study was to investigate whether body mass index (BMI) independently or in correlation with other risk factors is associated with diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression. The study included 545 patients with type 2 diabetes. According to DR status, they were divided into three groups: group 1 (no retinopathy;n=296), group 2 (mild/moderate nonproliferative DR;n=118), and group 3 (severe/very severe NPDR or proliferative DR;n=131). Patients without DR were younger than those with signs of retinopathy at time of diabetes onset whilst diabetes duration was longer in groups with severe NPDR and PDR. DR progression was correlated with diabetes duration, BMI, HbA1c, hypertension, and cholesterol. Statistical analyses showed that the progression of retinopathy increased significantly with higher BMI (gr. 1: 26.50 ± 2.70, gr. 2: 28.11 ± 3.00, gr. 3: 28.69 ± 2.50;P<0.01). We observed a significant deterioration of HbA1c and a significant increase in cholesterol and hypertension with an increase in BMI. Correlation between BMI and triglycerides was not significant. Thus, BMI in correlation with HbA1c cholesterol and hypertension appears to be associated with the progression of DR in type 2 diabetes and may serve as a predictive factor for the development of this important cause of visual loss in developed countries.

Glycemic control after stomach-sparing duodenal-jejunal bypass surgery in diabetic patients with low body mass index

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Cohen ◽  
Pedro Paulo Caravatto ◽  
Jose Luis Correa ◽  
Patricia Noujaim ◽  
Tarissa Zanata Petry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Bypass Surgery ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Low Body Mass Index ◽  
Jejunal Bypass

Modifying Effect of Body Mass Index on Survival in Elderly Type 2 Diabetic Patients: Hong Kong Diabetes Registry

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 276.e15-276.e22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kitty K.T. Cheung ◽  
Guozhi Jiang ◽  
Jenny S.W. Lee ◽  
Andrea O.Y. Luk ◽  
Alice P.S. Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽  
Diabetes Registry ◽  
Modifying Effect ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic
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