The aim of this work was to examine whether synergistic associations with mortality exist for BMI and fasting blood glucose (FBG) and to identify FBG–BMI combined subgroups with higher mortality according to sex and age. Methods A total of 15,149,275 Korean adults participated in health examina...
Some blood glucose meters don’t work as well at altitudes over 10,000 feet. People have reported their numbers read higher or lower than they should. If you’re traveling to a high altitude area, check with your doctor before you head for the hills. You might take along a backup meter...
The regimens of chemotherapy in the initial treatment included: CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone), CHOP-like [(CHOP+L-asparaginase), CHOP+HD-MTX (CHOP+high-dose methotrexate), CHOPE (CHOP+etoposide)], EPOCH (etoposide, doxorubicin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, ...
becoming a global health issue1. Of note, population studies have reported a higher prevalence of T2D in men than in women2,3. Consistent with humans, male mice have lower insulin sensitivity than female mice4and are more susceptible to high-fat diet (HFD) induced obesity and metabolic...
likely to be too high after lunch and dinner. But don’t just reach for a muffin. One study found that people who ate a 500-calorie breakfast with at least 35% protein had lower post-meal blood sugar throughout the day than those who ate a breakfast lower in protein and higher in ...
Sign in to download hi-res image Fig. 4.Sequential steps by which high blood sugar levels lead to increased formation of superoxide anions associated with erectile dysfunction. Abbreviations: NADH = nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide; NAD+= oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, H+= hydrogen ion;...
Glucose and fatty acids are the major sources of energy for human body. Cholesterol, the most abundant sterol in mammals, is a key component of cell membranes although it does not generate ATP. The metabolisms of glucose, fatty acids and cholesterol are often intertwined and regulated. For exa...
in Diabetes; IRIS, Insulin Resistance Intervention after Stroke; HARMONY outcomes, Effect of Albiglutide, When Added to Standard Blood Glucose Lowering Therapies, on Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; LEADER, Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes:...
high glycemic index (GI) with whey proteins may increase insulin secretion and improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetic subjects.Fourteen diet-treated subjects with type 2 diabetes were served a high-GI breakfast (white bread) and subsequent high-GI lunch (mashed potatoes with meatballs)....
Accuracy and User Performance Evaluation of the Contour Next Link 2.4 Blood Glucose Monitoring System The Contour Next Link 2.4 is a blood glucose monitoring system (BGMS).The accuracy and ease of use of the BGMS were assessed in 2 separate studies.Laborato......