Royal Society Open Science, 2021 Baleen from mysticete whales is a well-preserved proteinaceous material that can be used to identify migrations and feeding habits for species whose migration pathways are unknown. Analysis of δ13C and δ15N values from bulk baleen have been used to infer
Philip M. Riekenberg +11 more
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Insulin and GLP-1 infusions demonstrate the onset of adipose-specific insulin resistance in a large fasting mammal: potential glucogenic role for GLP-1. [PDF]
, 2013 Prolonged food deprivation increases lipid oxidation and utilization, which may contribute to the onset of the insulin resistance associated with fasting.
Crocker, Daniel E +7 more
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Islamic fasting and oral health and diseases [PDF]
Journal of Fasting and Health, 2014 Fasting is a religious obligation, which can be challenging for individuals with oral conditions due to its stringent code of conduct. Moreover, food abstinence during fasting can restrict oral feeding even further in patients whose nutrition has been ...
Abbas Javadzadeh Blouri +3 more
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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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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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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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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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Lower cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to increased insulin resistance and fasting glycaemia in middle-aged South Asian compared with European men living in the UK [PDF]
, 2013 AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: This study aimed to determine the extent to which increased insulin resistance and fasting glycaemia in South Asian men, compared with white European men, living in the UK, was due to lower cardiorespiratory fitness (maximal oxygen ...
A Misra +47 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
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