scholarly journals Itch in Adult Population with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Clinical Profile, Pathogenesis and Disease-Related Burden in a Cross-Sectional Study

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1332
Author(s):  
Aleksandra A. Stefaniak ◽  
Piotr K. Krajewski ◽  
Dorota Bednarska-Chabowska ◽  
Marek Bolanowski ◽  
Grzegorz Mazur ◽  
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Background: Despite growing interest in itch, data regarding itch in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) are still limited, and mostly based on outdated studies. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics of itch in the adult population with DM2 and explore potential underlying causes. Methods: The study group consisted of 109 adult patients with DM2. Standardized questionnaires were completed in order to assess the itch intensity [Numerical Rating Scale (three days, 24hours) (NRS)] and the Four-item Itch Questionnaire (4IIQ) and to assess the psychological impact of itch [ItchyQoL, Six-Item Stigmatization Scale (6-ISS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)]. Skin dryness was evaluated clinically and by non-invasive assessment of epidermis moisturizing. Neuropathy was assessed using the clinical Katzenwadel neuropathy scale. Results: Itch occurred in 35.8% of adult patients with DM2, with NRSmax three days 6.31 ± 2.16 and 8.1 ± 3.5 points in 4IIQ. Itchy patients have had significantly higher FPG levels compared with the non-itchy population (p = 0.01). Patients with itch had a significantly higher possibility of neuropathy compared with non-itchy subjects (p < 0.01). Skin xerosis was significantly more advanced in patients with itch compared to those without (p < 0.01). The mean ItchyQol score was assessed as 41.2 ± 13.4 points, indicating mild life quality impairment and correlated positively with itch intensity. Itchy subjects had significantly higher scores in both anxiety and depression dimensions of HADS (in each p < 0.01). Conclusions: We suggest that the primary cause of itch is prolonged poor diabetes control with altered glucose and insulin levels, subsequently causing skin dryness and neuropathy in long-lasting DM2.

Author(s):  
Cristina Naranjo ◽  
María Dueñas ◽  
Carlos Barrera ◽  
Guillermo Moratalla ◽  
Inmaculada Failde

This study aims to compare the sleep characteristics (structure and quality) in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus with and without diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP), and to investigate the relationship of sensory phenotypes, anxiety, and depression with sleep quality in DNP patients. A cross-sectional study was performed in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus and neuropathy. Patients were classified into two groups—with or without neuropathic pain—according to the “Douleur Neuropathique-4 (DN4)” scale. Sleep characteristics and quality (Medical Outcomes Study—MOS-sleep), pain phenotype (Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory—NPSI), mood status (Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale—HADS), pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale—VAS), and quality of life (SF-12v2) were measured. The sample included 130 patients (65 with DNP). The mean scores in all the dimensions of the MOS-sleep scale were higher (more disturbances) in the DNP patients. Higher scores in anxiety or depression, greater intensity of pain or a higher score in the paroxysmal pain phenotype were associated with lower sleep quality in DNP patients. A shorter duration of the diabetes and lower levels of glycated hemoglobin were also associated with lower sleep quality. The results show the relationship between DNP and sleep quality, and the importance of assessing sensory phenotypes and mental comorbidities in these patients. Taking these factors into consideration, to adopt a multimodal approach is necessary to achieve better clinical results.


2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Author(s):  
M M Petrova ◽  
O B Kurumchina ◽  
E A Pronina

The objective of the present work was to evaluate effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) combined with arterial hypertension (AH) and diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) on the development of alterations in the emotional-volitional sphere. The work was comprised of two prospective studies; one of them (study 1) included 140 women presenting with DM2, the other (study 2) enrolled 80 patients with DM2 hospitalized at the Endocrinological Department of N.S. Karpovich City Clinical Hospital No 6, Krasnoyarsk. Disturbances in the emotional-volitional sphere were evaluated based on the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). Their frequency proved to be as high as 67.9 and 70.7% in studies 1 and 2 respectively. The number of anxiety disorders was on the whole greater than that of depressive ones. The latter disorders in patients with AH occurred twice as often as in DM2 patients without AH (50.5 and 25.9% respectively). The frequency of anxiety disorders was not significantly different in the two groups, but they were found to be more severe in patients presenting with combination of DM2 and AH. It is concluded that DM2 is associated with frequent clinically significant anxiety and depressive symptoms depending on the duration of the disease and insulinotherapy. Patients presenting with a combination of DM2 and AH or DPN suffer significantly more pronounced anxiety and depression disordered.


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ochoa-González Fátima de Lourdes ◽  
González-Curiel Irma Elizabeth ◽  
Cervantes-Villagrana Al-berto Rafael ◽  
Fernández-Ruiz Julio Cesar ◽  
Castañeda-Delgado Julio Enrique

: Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by marked alterations in the metabolism of glucose andby high con-centrations of glucose in the blood due to a decreased insulin production or resistance to the action of this hormone in pe-ripheral tissues. The International Diabetes Federation estimates a global incidence of diabetes of about 10% in the adult population (20 -79 years old), some 430 million cases reported worldwide in 2018. It is well documented that people with diabetes have a higher susceptibility to infectious diseases and therefore show higher morbidity and mortality compared to the non-diabetic population. Given that the innate immune response plays a fundamental role in protecting against invading pathogens through a myriad of humoral and cellular mechanisms, the present work makes a comprehensive review of the innate immune alterations in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) as well as a brief description of the molecular events leading or associated to such conditions.We show that in these patients a compromised innate immune response in-creases susceptibility to infections.


Gut Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. L. Cunningham ◽  
J. W. Stephens ◽  
D. A. Harris

AbstractA strong and expanding evidence base supports the influence of gut microbiota in human metabolism. Altered glucose homeostasis is associated with altered gut microbiota, and is clearly associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and associated complications. Understanding the causal association between gut microbiota and metabolic risk has the potential role of identifying susceptible individuals to allow early targeted intervention.


2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Rachma Putri Nariswari ◽  
Gwenny Ichsan Prabowo ◽  
Hermina Novida ◽  
Nurina Hasanatuludhhiyah

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is caused by decreased tissue sensitivity to insulin. The prevalence of diabetes in the world has almost doubled since 1980, from 4.7% to 8.5% in adult population. Early diagnosis and treatment aimed at normalizing glycemic control are very important. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare glycemic control of metformin and glimepiride in monotherapy of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Islamic Jemursari Hospital Surabaya. Method: This was a retrospective observational study using secondary data (medical record), include glycemic control (RPG) before and two months after receiving therapy of outpatients’ type 2 diabetes mellitus with metformin or glimepiride therapy in 2018. 96 samples were found that fit the inclusion criteria. The data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney test. Result: Most patients were female, aged 50-69 years old, and dosage of metformin therapy 1500 mg/day or glimepiride therapy 2 mg/day. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) of glycemic control (RPG) of metformin compared to glimepiride therapies in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Islamic Jemursari Hospital Surabaya in 2018. Conclusion: Metformin and glimepiride were not significantly different in glycemic control (RPG). There were patients with RPG >200 mg/dl after two months of metformin or glimepiride therapy.  


BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e020922 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Gravel ◽  
Jean-Louis Chiasson ◽  
Suzanne Dallaire ◽  
Jacques Turgeon ◽  
Veronique Michaud

IntroductionDiabetes affects more than 9% of the adult population worldwide. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) show variable responses to some drugs which may be due, in part, to variability in the functional activity of drug-metabolising enzymes including cytochromes P450 (CYP450s). CYP450 is a superfamily of enzymes responsible for xenobiotic metabolism. Knowledge must be gained on the impact of T2DM and related inflammatory processes on drug metabolism and its consequences on drug response. The aim of this study is to characterise the activity of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, CYP2E1 and CYP3A4/5 in T2DM versus non-T2DM subjects following the administration of a cocktail of probe drug substrates.Methods and analysisThis single-centre clinical study proposes the first detailed characterisation of T2DM impacts on major CYP450 drug-metabolising enzyme activities. We intend to recruit 42 patients with controlled T2DM (A1C≤7%), 42 patients with uncontrolled T2DM (A1C>7%) and 42 non-diabetic control subjects. The primary objective is to determine and compare major CYP450 activities in patients with T2DM versus non-diabetic subjects by dosing in plasma and urine probe drug substrates and metabolites following the oral administration of a drug cocktail: caffeine (CYP1A2), bupropion (CYP2B6), tolbutamide (CYP2C9), omeprazole (CYP2C19), dextromethorphan (CYP2D6), chlorzoxazone (CYP2E1) and midazolam (CYP3A4/5). Secondary objectives will evaluate the influence of variables such as glycaemia, insulinaemia, genetic polymorphisms and inflammation. The value of an endogenous biomarker of CYP3A activity is also evaluated. The first patient was recruited in May 2015 and patients will be enrolled up to completion of study groups.Ethics and disseminationApproval was obtained from the ethic review board of the CHUM research centre (Montreal, Canada).Trial registration numberNCT02291666.


HORMONES ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Tsirona ◽  
Fotis Katsaros ◽  
Alexandra Bargiota ◽  
Stergios A. Polyzos ◽  
George Arapoglou ◽  
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Author(s):  
A.E. Shklyaev ◽  
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D.D. Kazarin ◽  
Yu.V. Gorbunov ◽  
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The study aimed to determine the predictive capabilities of the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) for assessing the effectiveness of eradication therapy in Helicobacter pylori (HP) infected patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study involved 60 patients of both sexes with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic HP-associated gastritis, the average age of patients was 61.9 years, average duration of type 2 diabetes was 10.1 years. For statistical analysis of the data, we used the method of constructing ROC curves, which allowed us to identify prognostic factors (in this case, gastroenterological syndromes, such as abdominal pain, refl ux, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation) that influence the effectiveness of eradication therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. It was found that high values of refl ux and indigestion syndromes scales of the GSRS are associated with the probability of low eradication therapy response in patients with type 2 diabetes, i.e. these syndromes can act as complicating factors for the elimination of Helicobacter pylori. The obtained data suggest the need for screening diagnostics of Helicobacter pylori, clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal pathology and subsequent etiological and pathogenetic treatment.


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