Adiponectin, in contrast to leptin, is not associated with body mass index, waist circumference and HOMA-IR in subjects of a west-African population [PDF]
, 2018 Factors associated with plasma levels of adiponectin and leptin were studied in adult subjects without diabetes from Cotonou in Benin (West‐Africa). Seventy (70) men and 45 women were included in the study.
Adehan, Grace +7 more
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Association between one-hour post-load plasma glucose levels and vascular stiffness in essential hypertension [PDF]
, 2012 Objectives: Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a surrogate end-point for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. A plasma glucose value $155 mg/dl for the 1-hour post-load plasma glucose during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is able to identify ...
Arturi, F +8 more
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Are glucose profiles well-controlled within the targets recommended by the International Diabetes Federation in type 2 diabetes? A meta-analysis of results from continuous glucose monitoring based studies [PDF]
, 2018 AIMS: To assess continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) derived intra-day glucose profiles using global guideline for type 2 diabetes recommended by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
Chastin, Sebastien F.M. +4 more
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A pragmatic cluster randomised trial evaluating three implementation interventions [PDF]
, 2012 Background Implementation research is concerned with bridging the gap between evidence and practice through the study of methods to promote the uptake of research into routine practice.
AAGBI +58 more
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Management of diabetes during fasting and COVID-19 – Challenges and solutions
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 Introduction: Fasting is observed as a religious custom in various forms across the globe. Among them, the Ramadan fasting is very common and widely practiced. People with diabetes observe fasting with or without obtaining medical advice.
Waseem N Ahmed +6 more
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Serum selenium concentrations and diabetes in U.S. adults : National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2004 [PDF]
, 2009 Background: Increasing evidence suggests that high selenium levels are associated with diabetes and other cardiometabolic risk factors. Objectives: We evaluated the association of serum selenium concentrations with fasting plasma glucose, glycosylated ...
Ana Navas-Acien +9 more
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The effects of Ramadan fasting and physical activity on body composition and hematological biochemical parameters [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2014 Introduction: Hunger and reduction in regular energy intake can lead to a number of problems based on their intensity. For instance, low energy level can cause blood cell production to decline or it may pose a higher risk of anemia.
Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini +2 more
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2023 Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is responsible for the intravascular catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and plays a central role in whole-body energy balance and lipid homeostasis.
Pere Carulla +8 more
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Ramadan fasting: Evidence or expert opinion? Results of preliminary studies [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2013 Each year, over a billion Muslims fast worldwide during the month of Ramadan. Through this religious practice, not only will one have spiritual growth, but can improve his/her diet, which is of pivotal importance in this month. Conversely, the available
Maryam Kazemi +5 more
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2022 Context: Optimum preoperative fasting is imperative for the prevention of aspiration in pediatric patients. The current guidelines advocate 2-4-6 rule for the same. However, direct supervision is lacking in large volume centers.
Kriti Puri +5 more
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