Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
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Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
6M ago
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The study investigated the efficacy of antibiotic bone cement for infected diabetic foot wounds. The study found that antibiotic cement gave promising results for the management of diabetic foot-infected wounds.
Some background
Diabetes is a condition that affects the body’s blood glucose level. Diabetes requires constant treatment and monitoring. If left untreated or blood sugar level is uncontrollable, diabetic complications arise such as diabetic foot. This involves damage to the nerves in the feet, which increases the risk of the patients hurting their feet without knowin ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
7M ago
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This study investigated the psychological impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with silastic ring (SR-RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity and associations with improved symptoms of depression and quality of life (QoL). The study showed that both types of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery were associated with significant improvements in depressive symptoms and QoL from baseline to 5 years.
Some background
Bariatric surgery includes gastric bypass and other types of weight-loss surgeries. These surgeries can aid in reducing excess wei ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
9M ago
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This study examined the impact of three types of aerobic training exercises on measurements of heart and metabolic function in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that greater improvements occurred in heart and breathing function measurements with low-volume high-intensity training (HITT) compared to low-volume moderate to vigorous intensity continuous training (MICT) in these patients.
Some background
Management of T2D in patients involves the control of high blood glucose, fats, and blood pressure (BP). It also involves the retention of lean ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
10M ago
In a nutshell
This review assessed the effects of new glucose-lowering drugs on stroke risk in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study showed that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists are potentially beneficial for stroke risk in patients with T2D.
Some background
Patients with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing strokes. A stroke occurs because of a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. This causes decreased blood flow and oxygen to brain tissue with subsequent damage. Persistently high blood glucose can cause damage to blood vessels ove ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
10M ago
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This study examined the effects of consuming soymilk and probiotics on risk factors related to heart and blood vessel diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study showed that the consumption of soymilk with probiotics might improve cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in these patients.
Some background
T2D is a disease that affects the regulation and utilization of glucose. Recently, the effect of gut flora (bacteria) on the breakdown of dietary nutrients and its possible impact on T2D development has been gaining attention.
The gut flora consists of ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
11M ago
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This study evaluated evidence on the association between physical activity and major diabetes-related complications in patients with diabetes. The authors concluded that physical activity was associated with a reduction in the occurrence of major diabetes-related complications, even if performed at levels lower than recommended.
Some background
Patients with diabetes are prone to diabetes-related complications. These complications include diseases in which large blood vessels to the heart and brain are affected (macrovascular diseases) or diseases caused by damaged small ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
1y ago
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This study looked at the use of autologous cell therapy (ACT) to treat no-option chronic limb-threatening ischemia (NO-CLTI) in patients with diabetic patients. The study showed that compared to standard treatment, ACT resulted in a significant improvement in ischemia and food healing in these patients.
Some background
Diabetes affects blood vessels. Over time, blood vessel damage affects the delivery of oxygen to different parts of the body. When this happens in the feet or legs it is called limb ischemia. Sometimes this can be treated with surgery to im ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
1y ago
In a nutshell
This study compared the safety and effectiveness of different doses of an oral insulin capsule formulation (Capsulin™) to patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that twice-daily, orally administered Capsulin at a dose of 150 international units (IU) was safe and resulted in a significant lowering of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c; blood glucose control over the past 2-3 months), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and triglycerides (TG; blood fats) levels.
Some background
Patients with T2D are unable to use glucose normally. Medications, exercise, and diet ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
1y ago
In a nutshell
This review assessed the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation on clinical outcomes when used alone or combined with other treatments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PN). The authors concluded that a greater reduction of PN symptoms occurred with the use of B12 supplementation alone or in combination with other treatments compared to placebo.
Some background
Patients with diabetes often develop PN. PN is nerve damage caused by high blood glucose levels. It is the most commonly occurring diabetic complication. PN affects the legs and feet, followed by the hands and ar ..read more
Medivizor - Diabetes mellitus
1y ago
In a nutshell
This review assessed the effectiveness and safety of ultra-rapid insulin analogs (URIAs) with continuous subcutaneous insulin systems (CSII) in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that URIAs were compatible with CSII systems and had a better glucose-lowering effect after meals compared to rapid-acting insulin analogs (RAIAs) but may need more infusion set changes.
Some background
Patients with T1D need daily insulin either through CSII (insulin pumps) or multiple injections. Monitoring blood glucose levels is necessary to ensure that a blood sug ..read more