{"title":"Association of Remnant Cholesterol Inflammation Index with Cardiovascular Risks and All-Cause Mortality in Individuals with Diabetes or Prediabetes.","authors":"Qi-Lin Ma, Lei-Lei Du, Jia Peng","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2025.0305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2025.0305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Remnant cholesterol (RC) and low-grade inflammation are established contributors to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in diabetes. However, their combined prognostic impact remains unclear in dysglycemia. We evaluated the remnant cholesterol inflammation index (RCII), integrating RC and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), for predicting mortality and CVD risks in diabetes/prediabetes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study included 2206 United States adults with diabetes/prediabetes from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2018. RCII was calculated as [RC (mg/dL)×hsCRP (mg/L)]/10. All-cause mortality was tracked via National Death Index until 2019; CVD risk was assessed cross-sectionally. Cox proportional hazard regression determined the hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of RCII for all-cause mortality. Logistic regression models estimated the odds ratio (OR) and 95% CIs of RCII for CVD risks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For CVD risks, Q4 vs. Q1 demonstrated increased odds (OR, 2.32; 95% CI, 1.23 to 4.37), though per-standard deviation (SD) increments were non-significant (OR, 1.15; 95% CI, 0.98 to 1.35; P=0.083). During a median of 38 months follow-up, higher RCII quartiles showed graded associations with all-cause mortality (Q4 vs. Q1: HR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.08 to 5.58; per 1-SD increase: HR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.08 to 1.35). Restricted cubic splines confirmed dose-dependent relationships for CVD risks and all-cause mortality (all P=0.005 for overall). Subgroup analyses revealed consistent mortality associations but sex-specific CVD interactions (P=0.047 for interaction).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study found the RCII as a biomarker for predicting all-cause mortality and CVD risks in individuals with prediabetes or diabetes, highlighting the synergistic effects of RC and low-grade inflammation on adverse outcomes in this population and may facilitate early identification of individuals at heightened risk for CVD.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145205663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sangmo Hong, Kyungdo Han, Kye-Yeung Park, Chang Beom Lee, Dong Sun Kim, Jung Hwan Park, Sung Hoon Yu
{"title":"Association of Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure with the Risk of End-Stage Renal Disease in Older Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients without Cardiovascular Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.","authors":"Sangmo Hong, Kyungdo Han, Kye-Yeung Park, Chang Beom Lee, Dong Sun Kim, Jung Hwan Park, Sung Hoon Yu","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2023.0364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2023.0364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is insufficient evidence to determine a precise blood pressure target in older adults with diabetes mellitus. In this study, we evaluated the potential relationship between blood pressure levels and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in older type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients without ESRD using a nationwide longitudinal population dataset.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a retrospective, observational, cohort study including 267,156 older (≥65 years old) patients with T2DM and without ESRD from 2009 to 2018 based on the National Health Information Database. We divided the participants into eight groups based on their systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). The primary outcome was ESRD. All outcomes were analyzed using Cox proportional hazards regression analysis while controlling for baseline covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During a median follow-up of 7.26 years, the incidence rate of ESRD was 2.03 per 1,000 person-years. In multivariable Cox proportional hazard modeling, the risk of the primary outcome was the lowest in groups with an SBP of 100-119 mm Hg and DBP of <80 mm Hg. In subgroup analysis according to the use of hypertension medication, there was a significant difference in DBP (P for interaction=0.026) but no difference in SBP (P for interaction=0.247). The risk of ESRD was the lowest in patients with an SBP of 110-129 mm Hg taking hypertension medication and the highest in the group with an SBP of ≥160 mm Hg.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Maintaining blood pressure at less than 120/80 mm Hg might prevent progression to ESRD in older T2DM patients without cardiovascular disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145136950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PUM2 Lowers HDAC9 mRNA Stability to Improve Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury through Attenuating Oxidative Stress and Promoting Autophagy.","authors":"Wei Chen, Hengcheng Lu, Wenni Dai, Hao Li, Yinyin Chen, Guoyong Liu, Liyu He","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2024.0396","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2024.0396","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) is the third cause of hospital-acquired acute kidney injury and diabetes mellitus (DM) was identified as a risk factor for CIAKI. However, the molecular mechanism underlying DM-CIAKI remains unclear, which needs further investigation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>DM-CIAKI models of mice and cells were established. The functions of kidneys were evaluated by detecting indicators and using hematoxylin and eosin staining. The abundance of genes and proteins was evaluated by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and Western blot. Glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and malondialdehyde were measured using commercial kits and reactive oxygen species was detected using dihydroethidium (DHE) probe and 2',7'-dichloroflfluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) method. Apoptosis of tissues and cells was evaluated by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL). Cell viability and proliferation were measured using Cell Counting Kit-8 and 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU) assay. The interaction between pumilio RNA binding family member 2 (PUM2) and histone deacetylase 9 (HDAC9) was validated using RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) and RNA pull-down.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PUM2 expression was observably reduced in DM-CIAKI models while HDAC9 expression was notably boosted. Subsequently, PUM2 silencing resulted in aggravation of kidney injury in DM-CIAKI mice through enhancing oxidative stress and suppressing autophagy, while HDAC9 inhibitor or HDAC9 silencing achieved the opposite results. In terms of mechanism, PUM2 could suppress stability of HDAC9 mRNA to attenuate HDAC9 expression. Furthermore, HDAC9 overexpression abolished PUM2 overexpression-mediated oxidative stress inhibition and autophagy promotion in high glucose and contrast media treatments-induced human kidney-2 (HK-2) cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PUM2 overexpression suppressed oxidative stress and promoted autophagy to alleviate renal injury in DM-CIAKI through interacting with HDAC9 mRNA, which mediated degradation of HDAC9 mRNA and inhibition of HDAC9 expression.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145032899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abnormally Elevated PKCδ Delays Diabetic Wound Healing by Inhibiting the GAD1-GABA Pathway.","authors":"Peiliang Qin, Peng Zhou, Yating Huang, Binbin Long, Ruikang Gao, Bingjie Zhu, Yiqing Li, Qin Li","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2024.0450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2024.0450","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) represents a challenging complication of diabetes mellitus, characterized by slow healing processes. Protein kinase C delta (PKCδ) has been identified as a significant factor in the pathogenesis of various diabetic complications, including DFU. However, the precise underlying mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were cultivated under high glucose conditions and PKCδ was knocked down by siRNA. The proliferation, migration, and tube formation of HUVECs were detected. A metabolomics sequencing was done to identify potential metabolites contributing to the changes. HUVECs proliferation, migration, tube formation, and apoptosis were detected after regulating the production of selected metabolite. And finally, the effect of the metabolite on diabetic wound healing was detected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In vitro, knockdown of PKCδ upregulated glutamate decarboxylase 1 (GAD1) expression and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, which enhanced proliferation, migration, and tube formation and suppressed apoptosis of HUVECs under high glucose conditions. Interestingly, inhibition of GAD1 in normal glucose-treated HUVECs resulted in decreased proliferation, migration, tube formation, and increased apoptosis. Furthermore, in vivo experiments demonstrated that topical administration of GABA accelerated the healing of diabetic wounds in streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus mice, manifested as higher angiogenesis and proliferation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The inhibition of GAD1-GABA pathway by PKCδ suppresses the proliferation, migration, tube formation and promotes the apoptosis of endothelial cells under high glucose and leads to delayed diabetic wound healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145014128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giorgi Kenchadze, Ivane Abiatari, Antonello Pileggi, Norma S Kenyon, Dora M Berman, R Damaris Molano, Konstantine Gogichaishvili, Revaz Otarashvili, Anzor Tchavtchavadze, Teona Midelashvili, Mariam Motsikulashvili, Camillo Ricordi, Thierry Berney, Ekaterine Berishvili
{"title":"Pancreatic Islet Transplantation in Extrahepatic Sites: Evaluation of the Venous Sac in Large Mammal Models.","authors":"Giorgi Kenchadze, Ivane Abiatari, Antonello Pileggi, Norma S Kenyon, Dora M Berman, R Damaris Molano, Konstantine Gogichaishvili, Revaz Otarashvili, Anzor Tchavtchavadze, Teona Midelashvili, Mariam Motsikulashvili, Camillo Ricordi, Thierry Berney, Ekaterine Berishvili","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2024.0400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2024.0400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The long-term clinical efficacy of intraportal islet transplantation is hampered by islet loss due to inflammation, oxidative stress, and insufficient vascularization. This study explores the venous sac as an alternative implantation site for islet transplantation in large animal models.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An immunosuppressed, diabetic cynomolgus monkey received allogeneic islet implants in its mesenteric venous sac, with metabolic assessments over 112 days. Dogs underwent islet autotransplantation into various venous sacs, with their glycemic control and other metabolic parameters monitored for 1 month.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In an nonhuman primate, the mesenteric venous sac site improved glycemic control over a 3-month period, followed by destabilization of graft function. Histologic studies revealed healthy islets. The lack of mononuclear cell infiltrate suggested no signs of graft rejection. Saphenous venous sacs in dogs showed superior glycemic control, reduced insulin requirements, and maintained C-peptide levels, comparable to intraportal transplantation. Histological analyses confirmed islet preservation and graft vascularization in saphenous venous sacs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides preclinical evidence in support of the venous sac as a valuable extrahepatic location for pancreatic islet implantation. We found that the saphenous vein is a more effective site for islet engraftment than the mesenteric vein. This study offers potential benefits for improving the success rates of clinical islet transplantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145014095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yeun Soo Yang, Hyun Soo Zhang, Heejin Kimm, Keum Ji Jung, Soyoung Kim, Ji Woo Baek, Sunmi Lee, Sun Ha Jee
{"title":"Adiponectin as a Predictor of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A 17-Year Korean Cohort Study.","authors":"Yeun Soo Yang, Hyun Soo Zhang, Heejin Kimm, Keum Ji Jung, Soyoung Kim, Ji Woo Baek, Sunmi Lee, Sun Ha Jee","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2025.0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2025.0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the association between adiponectin levels and the incidence of metabolic dysfunction- associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and to explore the predictive value of adiponectin in the onset of these conditions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 17-year follow-up of 35,026 individuals from the Korean Cancer Prevention Study-II biobank cohort (2004-2021) was conducted. Adiponectin levels were categorized into quintiles. Outcomes were defined as: NAFLD (10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases [ICD-10] K76.0); MASLD (K76.0 with cardiometabolic factors); NAFLD-cardiometabolic (K76.0 without cardiometabolic factors); and non-steatotic liver disease. The cause-specific Cox model accounted for death as a competing risk, with interaction terms for non-proportional hazards.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings indicated a heightened risk of MASLD in individuals in low adiponectin groups. Hazard ratios (HRs) for different adiponectin levels, using Gadipo 5 (≥17.21 μg/mL) as the reference, were: Gadipo 1, HR 3.20 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.08 to 4.92); Gadipo 2, HR 2.45 (95% CI, 1.59 to 3.76); Gadipo 3, HR 2.02 (95% CI, 1.32 to 3.11); and Gadipo 4, HR 1.59 (95% CI, 1.02 to 2.46). These associations remained consistent across outcomes and models. Sex stratification revealed a stronger association among females. Furthermore, lower adiponectin levels were associated with increased MASLD and NAFLD risk. Similar associations were also observed in individuals with NAFLD-cardiometabolic, indicating consistency across subtypes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Different adiponectin levels revealed distinct risks. This study emphasizes adiponectin's potential as a predictive indicator of MASLD and NAFLD, stressing the need for further investigation across diverse demographic groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145014134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Minjae Joo, Dongseong Shin, Xuan Trong Truong, Seungyoon Nam, Dae Ho Lee
{"title":"Acute Hyperinsulinemia during Hyperinsulinemic- Euglycemic Clamp Influences DNA Methylation and Gene Expression in Peripheral Blood Cells of Adult Men.","authors":"Minjae Joo, Dongseong Shin, Xuan Trong Truong, Seungyoon Nam, Dae Ho Lee","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2025.0072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2025.0072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute hyperinsulinemia may directly affect blood cells. In this study a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (HEC) and multiomics methods were used to explore the epigenetic regulation by hyperinsulinemia in blood cells.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To assess short-term changes in DNA methylation (within 2 hours), blood samples were collected from five non-diabetic adults before and after HEC. mRNA sequencing (mRNA-seq) and targeted bisulfite sequencing (methyl-seq) were performed. Using mRNA-seq, 697 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified, and methyl-seq was used to select those with changes in promoter or gene body methylation. In vitro validation study was also performed in THP1 and 3T3-L1 cells after acute insulin treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 697 DEGs, 119 (henceforth, 'methyl-DEGs') showed methylation changes. Of these 697 DEGs, 45 ('publictrait- DEGs') were associated with pathways such as oxidative stress, insulin signaling, inflammation, and carbohydrate metabolism. Interaction networks between methyl-DEGs and public-trait-DEGs revealed that six genes (B3GALNT1, ESR1, FGF4, PER1, PRKAR1B, and TNFSF4) were affected by DNA methylation and linked to insulin response or diabetes. In response to acute insulin treatment, ESR1, PRKAR1B, PER1, and B3GALNT1 expression decreased in THP1 cells. Similar trends were seen in 3T3-L1 cells, except B3GALNT1. PER1 displayed consistent and significant downregulation across the clamp study and the two cell lines, indicating it as a key circadian-responsive gene under acute hyperinsulinemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results provide epigenetic evidence for the role of DNA methylation in CpG regions and gene bodies in hyperinsulinemia- mediated regulation of gene expression in blood cells, which warrants further studies in relation to diabetes-related pathophysiology.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144999932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyeong-Jin Kim, Seohyun Kim, Rosa Oh, So Hyun Cho, Myunghwa Jang, You-Bin Lee, Gyuri Kim, Sang-Man Jin, Kyu Yeon Hur, Ji Yoon Kim, Jae Hyeon Kim
{"title":"High Waist-to-Height Ratio Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide Cohort Study.","authors":"Kyeong-Jin Kim, Seohyun Kim, Rosa Oh, So Hyun Cho, Myunghwa Jang, You-Bin Lee, Gyuri Kim, Sang-Man Jin, Kyu Yeon Hur, Ji Yoon Kim, Jae Hyeon Kim","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2025.0179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2025.0179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Central obesity contributes to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a practical marker of central obesity across sexes, ages, and ethnicities. However, its association with comprehensive cardiovascular (CV) outcomes in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From a nationwide cohort database (2006-2020), 16,928 Korean adults with T1DM were included. Participants were categorized by their WHtR values using three criteria: a three-group classification (<0.5, 0.5 to <0.6, and ≥0.6) and two binary classifications (≥0.5 vs. <0.5; ≥0.6 vs. <0.6). The primary outcomes were composite CV events, including heart failure (HF), myocardial infarction (MI), ischemic stroke, and CVD-related deaths, with each component analyzed as a secondary outcome.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During a median follow-up of 6.7 years (interquartile range, 5.2 to 8.8), 4,293 composite CV events occurred. Compared to the WHtR <0.5 group, the adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the composite CV outcome were 1.14 (1.05 to 1.24) in the WHtR 0.5 to <0.6 group and 1.62 (1.38 to 1.90) in the WHtR ≥0.6 group (P for trend <0.001). Increasing trends in aHRs were noted with rising WHtR values for each component of the composite outcome. Compared to the WHtR <0.6 group, the aHRs for the WHtR ≥0.6 group were as follows: HF, 1.49 (95% CI, 1.28 to 1.73); MI, 1.31 (95% CI, 1.02 to 1.68); ischemic stroke, 1.24 (95% CI, 1.02 to 1.51); and CVD-related death, 2.09 (95% CI, 1.49 to 2.92).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>High WHtR is associated with an increased risk of CV events in adults with T1DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144991752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of the Stage 4 Smart Insulin Pen DIA:CONN P8 for Glycemic Control in a Real-World Setting.","authors":"So Yoon Kwon, Hyoseon Kwak, Jae Hyeon Kim","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2025.0112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2025.0112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated whether a stage 4 smart insulin pen (SIP) provides superior glycemic control compared with a traditional insulin pen (TIP) in individuals with intensively insulin-treated diabetes. Forty-two adults with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), multiple daily insulin injections, and no prior SIP use were included. After diabetes self-management education (DSME), the SIP group (n=21) initiated SIP, whereas the TIP group (n=21) continued their usual regimens. Glycemic metrics were assessed using CGM before and 2 weeks after DSME. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic outcomes. However, SIP users exhibited superior improvements in the percentage of time in range, percentage of time below range (%TBR) <70 mg/dL, %TBR <54 mg/dL, and glycemic risk index compared with TIP users (between-group difference [BD] 11.0%, P=0.046; BD -2.6%, P=0.024; BD -0.9%, P=0.027; BD -18.2, P=0.022, respectively). These findings suggest that SIP, with its bolus calculation and CGM integration, is associated with improved glycemic outcomes in adults with intensively insulin-treated diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144946200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yujin Kim, Yoonkyoung Cho, Jin Eui Kim, Dong Hoon Lee, Hannah Oh
{"title":"Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies.","authors":"Yujin Kim, Yoonkyoung Cho, Jin Eui Kim, Dong Hoon Lee, Hannah Oh","doi":"10.4093/dmj.2024.0706","DOIUrl":"10.4093/dmj.2024.0706","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Backgruound: </strong>Although some studies suggest a positive association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), little is known about the exact shape and risks associated with different units (percentage of g/day, absolute g/day, serving/day) of UPF intake and whether the association is independent of diet quality, total energy intake, and body mass index (BMI).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prospective studies published through January 2024 were identified by searching PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Summary relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using random-effects models. A nonlinear dose-response meta-analysis was conducted using restricted cubic spline analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After screening 569 publications, a total of 12 prospective cohort studies were included. Comparing the highest vs. lowest categories of intake, summary RR for T2DM risk was 1.48 (95% CI, 1.36 to 1.61). Higher summary RRs were observed among studies from Europe and North America. Among individual UPF subgroups, processed meats (summary RR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.16 to 1.54) were positively associated, whereas ultra-processed cereals and breads (0.98; 95% CI, 0.97 to 0.99) and packaged savory snacks (0.92; 95% CI, 0.88 to 0.95) were inversely associated. The summary RRs associated with every 10% (of g/day), 100-g/day, and 1-serving/day increase in UPF intake were 1.14 (95% CI, 1.11 to 1.17), 1.05 (95% CI, 1.03 to 1.06), and 1.04 (95% CI, 1.03 to 1.05), respectively. The dose-response curve for absolute g/d intake suggested nonlinearity, showing a steeper risk increase approximately at >300 g/day. The associations persisted after adjustment for diet quality, energy intake, or BMI.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our data suggest that UPF intake increases diabetes risk, with a potential threshold effect at 300 g/day.</p>","PeriodicalId":11153,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes & Metabolism Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1064-1074"},"PeriodicalIF":8.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12436045/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}