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  • Reference: The Joint Secular Trends of Sleep Quality and Diabetes Among US Adults, 2005-2018.

    Published On: November 23, 2022

    Auhtors: Wang X, Ma H, Gupta S, Heianza Y, Fonseca V, Qi L PMID: 35776011 PMCID: PMC9681613 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac401 Abstract Context: Sleep quality has been related to the risk of diabetes; however, little is known about the prevalence of diabetes in the United States according to the levels of sleep quality. Objective: To examine the [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes

  • Reference: Effects of Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin on the Glycemic Control in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative, Randomized, Double-Blind Study

    Published On: June 1, 2021

    Auhtors: Mahatme MS, Bargade MB, Hiware SK, Motlag MM doi: https://doi.org/10.4103/jpp.jpp_8_21 Abstract Objectives: To compare the effects of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with dyslipidemia. Materialsand Methods: Eighty patients with history of T2DM of more than 3 months duration, glycated hemoglobin <7%, dyslipidemia, and normalelectrocardiogram were included in the randomized [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes

  • Reference: A systematic review and meta-analysis of effects of spironolactone on blood pressure, glucose, lipids, renal function, fibrosis and inflammation in patients with hypertension and diabetes

    Published On: March 8, 2021

    Auhtors: Lin M, Heizati M, Wang L, Nurula M, Yang Z, Wang Z, et al. PMID: 33682538 DOI: 10.1080/08037051.2021.1880881 Abstract Purpose: Hypertension commonly co-exists with diabetes mellitus (DM), and both are closely related to adverse health outcomes. The activation of aldosterone and mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) may play important roles in this process. Therefore, we aim [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes

  • Reference: Microbiome and diabetes: Where are we now? Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

    Published On: October 18, 2018

    Auhtors: Vallianou NG, Stratigou T, Tsagarakis S PMID: 30342053 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.10.008 Abstract Alterations in the diversity or structure of gut microbiota known as dysbiosis, may affect metabolic activities, resulting in metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes. The development of more sophisticated methods, such as metagenomics sequencing, PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, microarrays and fluorescence in [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes, Microbiome

  • Reference: Exercise training modalities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

    Published On: July 25, 2018

    Auhtors: Pan B, Ge L, Xun YQ, Chen YJ, Gao CY, Han X, et al. PMID: 30045740 PMCID: PMC6060544 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0703-3 Abstract Introduction: Current international guidelines recommend aerobic, resistance, and combined exercises for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In our study, we conducted a network meta-analysis to assess the comparative impact of [...]

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  • Reference: Association of metformin use with cancer incidence and mortality: a meta-analysis.

    Published On: April 4, 2018

    Auhtors: Zhang P, Li H, Tan X, Chen L, Wang S PMID: 29618465 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-17-0936 Abstract Background: Preclinical data suggest that metformin may reduce breast cancer incidence and improve cancer prognosis. However, the current evidence in observational studies is inconclusive. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effect of metformin on the [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes, Metaformin

  • Reference: Diabetes control: Is vinegar a promising candidate to help achieve targets?

    Published On: January 1, 2018

    Auhtors: Siddiqui FJ, Assam PN, de Souza NN, Sultana R, Dalan r, Chan ES PMID: 29756472 PMCID: PMC5954571 DOI: 10.1177/2156587217753004 Abstract Background: Renewed interest in vinegar as a glucose-lowering agent led to several small trials in the recent past. However, none of the trials could independently provide sufficient evidence. Objectives: Our review aimed to obtain [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes

  • Reference: The effects of Ginger on fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, Apolipoprotein B, Apolipoprotein A-1 and malondialdehyde in type 2 diabetic patients.

    Published On: December 1, 2015

    Authors: Khandouzi N, Shidfar F, Rajab A, Rahideh T, Hosseini P, Taheri MM PMID: 25561919 PMCID: PMC4277626 Abstract Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder, causes many complications such as micro- and macro-vascular diseases. Anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic and anti-oxidative properties of ginger have been noticed in several researches. The present study [...]

    Categories: I-RECOVER Long Covid, I-RECOVER Post-Vaccine

    Tags: Diabetes, Ginger

  • Reference: PDE5 inhibitors as therapeutics for heart disease, diabetes and cancer

    Published On: October 31, 2014

    Auhtors: Das A, Durrant D, Alloum FN, Xi L, Kukreja RC PMID: 25444755 PMCID: PMC4494657 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2014.10.003 Abstract The phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil (Viagra™), vardenafil (Levitra™), and tadalafil (Cialis™) have been developed for treatment of erectile dysfunction. Moreover, sildenafil and tadalafil are used for the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients. Since [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes

  • Reference: Can people with type 2 diabetes live longer than those without? A comparison of mortality in people initiated with metformin or sulphonylurea monotherapy and matched, non-diabetic controls.

    Published On: July 31, 2014

    Auhtors: Bannister CA, Holden SE, Jenkins-Jones S, Morgan CL, Halcox JP, Schernthaner G, et al. PMID: 25041462 DOI: 10.1111/dom.12354 Abstract Aims: Clinical and observational studies have shown an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death associated with sulphonylureas versus metformin. However, it has never been determined whether this was due to the beneficial effects of [...]

    Categories: Cancer Care

    Tags: Diabetes

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