Type 1 diabetes patient experiences and management practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in rural Uganda
ConclusionsExperiences and practices were consistent with decisions to prioritise survival, even with known risks around metabolic control. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 22, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

‘Inequalities in prevalence of hypertension, prehypertension, anti-hypertensive coverage, awareness, and effective treatment in 429 districts of Iran; a population-based STEPS 2016 small area spatial estimation model’
ConclusionThe inequality of increased blood pressure disorder and related measures are high in districts of Iran and pave the way for policymakers and local health organizers to use the findings of this study to address the inequity of existing resources and improve HTN control. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 22, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Fasting plasma glucose and serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in individuals with Middle Eastern and Swedish descent
ConclusionsHealthcare in Sweden should consider testing fasting plasma glucose and s-25(OH)D levels, particularly in individuals of Middle Eastern descent. The unclear relationship between vitamin D and glucose levels warrants investigation. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 22, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Prediction of in-hospital mortality rate in COVID-19 patients with diabetes mellitus using machine learning methods
ConclusionInitially, this study provided information about the percentages of admitted Covid-19 patients with various underlying disease. It was observed that diabetic patients were the largest population at risk. As such, based on the rules derived from our dataset, we found that age category (51 –80), CPR and ICU residency play a pivotal role in the discharge status of diabetic inpatients. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 13, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Dopamine 2 agonists for the management of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThis study shows that dopamine 2 agonists significantly lowered FBS and HbA1c levels without causing severe negative effects. Even though the results are promising, additional research is necessary to establish the appropriate antihyperglycemic dosage, frequency of daily use, side effects, and potential product interactions when employing dopamine 2 receptor agonists for their antihyperglycemic effect. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 12, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Retraction Note: Luffa cylindrica: a promising herbal treatment in progesterone induced obesity in mice
(Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 12, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

The effect of a new self-care guide package on anxiety and self-efficacy in women with gestational diabetes: a quasi-experimental study
ConclusionGroup self-care training reduced anxiety among women with gestational diabetes (GD) and increased self-efficacy. Self-care group training is an easy, affordable, and non-invasive method and can be easily performed by midwives. This method can be used to reduce anxiety and increase self-efficacy among women with GD. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 11, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

The  Effects of Eight Weeks of Circuit Resistance Training on Serum METRNL Levels and Insulin Resistance in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
ConclusionEigth weeks of circuit resistance training with low to high intensities can increase the resting levels of METRNL in men with T2DM, which can be significantly associated with the improved fasting blood glucose levels and insulin resistance. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 9, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

The role of protein kinases in diabetic neuropathic pain: an update review
ConclusionCapsaicin, TRPV1 modulator, is the only agent successfully examined in clinical trials with promising effects in patients with DNP. Current data suggest that blocking calcium calmodulin dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) is superior to other approaches, considering its pivotal role in regulating the pain neuron potentials. By this means, DNP alleviation is achievable without affecting the activity of other sensory or motor neurons. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - May 3, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Role of obesity related inflammation in pathogenesis of peripheral artery disease in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionMetabolic dysregulation of adipose tissue leads to local hypoxia, misfolded/unfolded protein response and increased circulating free fatty acids, which in turn initiate inflammatory signaling cascades in the population of infiltrating cells. Mechanism that relates the role of adipocytokines with insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis might throw a light on the development of therapeutic interventions and subsequently might result in the reduction of vascular complications. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - April 22, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Changes in glycemic control and body weight over the course of the COVID 19 pandemic in an outpatient setting
ConclusionOur study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic could have contributed to a worsening in the status of metabolic disorders due to decreased physical activity, worsened dietary habits, psychosocial stressors, and reduced access to healthcare, emphasizing the need for enhanced medical, pharmaceutical and emotional support. Concurrently, many individuals adopted healthier practices through dietary and activity modifications, with a resulting improvement in cardio-metabolic parameters. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - April 20, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Effect of novel Matrix Rhythm Therapy (MaRhyThe ®) on neuropathic pain and maximum plantar pressure distribution among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with peripheral neuropathy
ConclusionIn the present study, we found that MaRhyThe ® is effective in reducing neuropathic pain and maximum plantar pressure in type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - April 19, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Hybrid adaptive deep learning classifier for early detection of diabetic retinopathy using optimal feature extraction and classification
ConclusionFinally, the simulation results are compared with the existing state-of-art classifiers in terms of accuracy, precision, recall, f-measure and area under cover (AUC), it is seen that more successful results are obtained. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - April 14, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Critical assessment of the metabolic syndrome definitions in the adult general population of the United States - the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
ConclusionResults showed that clinical value of each MetS component is different by gender. The main component in men was elevated BP; while low HDL and elevated fasting blood sugar (FBS) were in next ranks. However, the main component in women was low HDL; while elevated BP and FBS were in next ranks. Special attention should be paid to BP and HDL components, because these can be useful for clinicians and health policy-makers in diagnosis and screening. In conclusion, this study showed that revisions might be needed for the MetS definitions.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - April 13, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Swimming training reduced inflammation and apoptotic changes in pulmonary tissue in type 1 diabetic mice
ConclusionThese data demonstrated that swimming exercises could decrease DM1-related pathologies in mouse lungs by regulating apoptosis and inflammatory response. (Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - April 8, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research