The effects of omega-3 fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The number of patients with type 2 diabetes continues to increase worldwide, the disease currently affects more than 463 million people worldwide and accounts for 10% of health care spending according to data by the World Health Organization[1]. Type 2 diabetes is a multifactorial disease that is caused by pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance in peripheral tissues[2], and both morbidity and mortality are high particularly due to its associated macrovascular diseases complications (Coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke), as well as microvascular disease complications (diabetic neuropathy (DN), diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy), and diabetic foot syndrome[3].
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Original research article Source Type: research