{"title":"Comparison of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, SGLT-2 Inhibitors, and DPP-4 Inhibitors as an Add-On Drug to Insulin Combined With Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs: Umbrella Review.","authors":"Sanbao Chai, Yapin Niu, Fengqi Liu, Shanshan Wu, Zhirong Yang, Feng Sun","doi":"10.1155/2024/8145388","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/8145388","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i), and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT-2i) in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes with poor efficacy of basic insulin and metformin/sulfonylurea by umbrella review. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Forming the data of publication of each database through 13 September 2022, PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were surveyed. <b>Results:</b> A total of seven meta-analyses were included in the umbrella review. The combination of GLP-1 RA (WMD -3.41 [-5.61, -1.21], <i>p</i> = 0.002), SGLT-2i (WMD -5.34 [-9.56, -1.13], <i>p</i> = 0.013), and DPP-4i (WMD -5.56 [-7.39, -3.73], <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) can significantly reduce HbA1c levels, respectively. The combination of GLP-1 RA (WMD -1.55 [-2.92, -0.18], <i>p</i> = 0.027), SGLT-2i (WMD -2.96 [-6.68, 0.77], <i>p</i> = 0.12), and DPP-4i (WMD -2.05 [-2.82, -1.28], <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) can significantly reduce fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels, respectively. The combination of GLP-1 RA (WMD -3.24 [-5.14, -1.34], <i>p</i> < 0.001) can significantly reduce body weight of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The dose of basic insulin in diabetes patients after combined use of GLP-1 RA (WMD -2.74 [-4.26, -1.22], <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) was significantly reduced. The combination use of GLP-1 RAs (OR 1.28 [1.05, 1.56], <i>p</i> = 0.017) increases the risk of hypoglycemia. <b>Conclusions:</b> The combination of GLP-1 RAs, DPP-4i, and SGLT-2i can effectively lower HbA1c and FPG in T2DM patients who have poor therapeutic effects on basic insulin combined with metformin/sulfonylureas, respectively. Compared to placebo, GLP-1 RAs can significantly reduce body weight and basic insulin dosage, while DPP-4i and SGLT-2i have a lower risk of hypoglycemia. <b>Trial Registration:</b> CRD42023410345.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8145388"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11283333/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141788243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yoo-Ri Chung, Jeong A Choi, Jae-Young Koh, Young Hee Yoon
{"title":"Corrigendum to \"Ursodeoxycholic Acid Attenuates Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Related Retinal Pericyte Loss in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice\".","authors":"Yoo-Ri Chung, Jeong A Choi, Jae-Young Koh, Young Hee Yoon","doi":"10.1155/2024/9809651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9809651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2017/1763292.].</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9809651"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11268973/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141759035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Huajuxiaoji Formula Alleviates Phenyl Sulfate-Induced Diabetic Kidney Disease by Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and Pyroptosis.","authors":"Zeng Zhang, Yueping Bi, Fengzhu Zhou, Duanchun Zhang, Siyu Xu, Xinyi Zhang, Zhaohua Fan, Zheng Yao, Yanming He","doi":"10.1155/2024/8772009","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/8772009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> One of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes is diabetic kidney disease (DKD). The Huajuxiaoji formula (HJXJ) has shown clinical efficacy for DKD; however, its regulatory mechanisms against DKD remain elusive. We investigated NLRP3 inflammasome and the mechanisms of HJXJ by which HJXJ alleviates DKD. <b>Methods:</b> Phenyl sulfate (PS) was used to establish DKD models. HJXJ was administered to mice through intragastric or made into a pharmaceutical serum for the cell cultures. Biological indicator levels in mouse blood and urine were analyzed, and kidney tissues were used for HE, Masson, and PAS staining. ELISA and western blotting were used to detect inflammatory cytokines and protein levels, respectively. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and pyroptosis were evaluated using flow cytometry. Lentiviral vector-mediated overexpression of NLRP3 was performed to determine whether NLRP3 participates in the antipyroptotic effect of HJXJ. <b>Results:</b> HJXJ significantly reduced the severity of the injury and, in a dose-dependent manner, decreased the levels of biological markers including creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, urine protein, and endotoxin, as well as inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1<i>β</i>, IL-18, tumor necrosis factor-<i>α</i>, and IL-6 in DKD mice. Treatment with HJXJ reversed the downregulation of podocin, nephrin, ZO-1, and occludin and upregulated ROS, NLRP3, Caspase-1 P20, and GSDMD-N induced by PS. Moreover, the upregulation of NLRP3 expression increased the number of cells positive for pyroptosis. HJXJ suppressed pyroptosis and inflammasome activation by inhibiting NLRP3 expression. <b>Conclusions:</b> Generally, HJXJ has the potential to reduce DKD injury and exerts anti-DKD effects by inhibiting the NLRP3-mediated NLRP3 inflammasome activation and pyroptosis <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo.</i></p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8772009"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11262882/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141748287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yves Mayambu Dienda, Jean-Bosco Kasiam Lasi On'kin, Aliocha Nkodila Natuhoyila, Yves Lubenga, Tresor Mvunzi Swambulu, Jean-René M'buyamba-Kabangu, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Bernard Kianu Phanzu
{"title":"Correlations of Serum Lipid Parameters and Atherogenic Indices With Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Among Apparently Healthy Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter In-Hospital Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Yves Mayambu Dienda, Jean-Bosco Kasiam Lasi On'kin, Aliocha Nkodila Natuhoyila, Yves Lubenga, Tresor Mvunzi Swambulu, Jean-René M'buyamba-Kabangu, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Bernard Kianu Phanzu","doi":"10.1155/2024/4078281","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/4078281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> In adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, lipid ratios are predictors of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD). However, whether this also applies to adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is unclear. This study is aimed at assessing the correlations of serum lipid parameters and atherogenic indices with LVDD in patients with T2DM. <b>Methods:</b> This cross-sectional study included 203 patients with T2DM aged 59.9 ± 13.6 years (111 males, sex ratio: 1 : 2 in favor of males) from eight randomly selected urban hospitals. Demographic information was collected, an anthropometric assessment was performed, and blood pressure was measured. Fasting blood samples were obtained to assess total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides (TGs), glucose, and glycated hemoglobin. The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), Castelli Risk Index I (CRI-I), Castelli Risk Index II (CRI-II), atherogenic coefficient, and non-HDL-C were determined using specific formulas. Diastolic function was assessed using echocardiography as per the 2016 updated guidelines of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). <b>Results:</b> Approximately 47.8% of the participants had LVDD. Compared with participants with normal diastolic function, those with LVDD were more likely to be older than 55 years (<i>p</i> < 0.001), tended to have obesity (<i>p</i> = 0.045), had a higher risk of developing dyslipidemia (<i>p</i> = 0.041), and higher AIP and CRI-II (<i>p</i> < 0.05) levels while having similar low HDL-C and hypertriglyceridemia frequencies. In the multivariate model adjusting for age, high AIP (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.37; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.22-5.34) and high CRI-II (aOR: 3.80; 95% CI: 2.25-6.35) were independent determinants of LVDD. <b>Conclusions:</b> These results highlight the importance of considering atherogenic indices, primarily AIP and CRI-II in the management of T2DM patients. High AIP and high CRI-II could serve as surrogate markers of LVDD, an early cardiovascular manifestation in patients with T2DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"4078281"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11260213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David F Lo, Ahmed Gawash, Kunal P Shah, Jasmine Emanuel, Brandon Goodwin, Don D Shamilov, Gaurav Kumar, Nathan Jean, Christian P White
{"title":"Voices of Wisdom: Geriatric Interviews on Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in the United States-A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis.","authors":"David F Lo, Ahmed Gawash, Kunal P Shah, Jasmine Emanuel, Brandon Goodwin, Don D Shamilov, Gaurav Kumar, Nathan Jean, Christian P White","doi":"10.1155/2024/2673742","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/2673742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review is aimed at unraveling the intricacies of diabetic self-management among geriatric people, drawing on current insights and understanding the complex paths geriatric people navigate. A wide search was conducted in health-oriented databases, including CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, while gray literature was excluded. The search combined keywords and subject headings, focusing on the geriatric population, diabetes, self-management, and qualitative research. A three-tiered screening process was employed, with titles and then abstracts initially reviewed. Full-text analysis followed, with disagreements resolved among reviewers. In total, there were 248 participants included across these eight studies. Positive attitudes and perceptions were found to play a significant role in optimizing diabetes self-care outcomes. Support from family and friends was identified as crucial for self-care, while healthcare professionals often lacked adequate support and encouragement. Participants emphasized the importance of listening to their bodies and acknowledging hidden issues. These themes collectively highlight the multifaceted aspects of diabetes self-care and the impact of various factors on the self-management experiences of geriatric individuals with diabetes. The goal of this review is not to objectify self-management as a treatment strategy but to emphasize the importance of cultivating positive attitudes, respecting individual values, and addressing cultural and ethnic differences in healthcare practices to enhance self-management in this population. By embracing cultural diversity, understanding barriers, and respecting individual values, healthcare professionals and policymakers can improve the quality of life for the geriatric population living with diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"2673742"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11260211/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vitamin C Alleviates the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Associated With Exposure to Metals.","authors":"Ying Wang, Weiwei Wu, Ping Zhang, Xi Chen, Yongliang Feng, Hailan Yang, Lan Jin, Huang Huang, Xiaoming Shi, Suping Wang, Yawei Zhang","doi":"10.1155/2024/1298122","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/1298122","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Exposure to heavy metals has been suggested to increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) through the oxidative stress pathway. The study is aimed at examining whether vitamin C could modify the association between exposure to heavy metals and risk of GDM. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a case-control study in Taiyuan, China, with 776 GDM cases and 776 controls. Data on vitamin C intake from diet and supplements were collected through questionnaires. Concentrations of metals in participants' blood were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Unconditional logistic regression models were applied to estimate effect modification of vitamin C on the association between heavy metals and GDM. <b>Results:</b> Women with higher blood levels of mercury (Hg) (odds ratio (OR) = 2.36, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.43, 3.92 and 2.04, 95% CI: 1.20, 3.46 for the second and third vs. the first tertile) and arsenic (As) (OR = 2.46, 95% CI: 1.37, 4.43 and 2.16, 95% CI: 1.12, 4.17 for the second and third vs. the first tertile) exposure were associated with increased risk of GDM among women without vitamin C supplement use and having dietary vitamin C intake < 85 mg/day. We found no significant association with metals among women who took vitamin C supplements and/or dietary vitamin C ≥ 85 mg/day. Significant interactions were observed between vitamin C and exposures to metals (i.e., Hg and As) on the risk of GDM (<i>P</i> <sub>interaction</sub> = 0.048 and 0.045, respectively). <b>Conclusions:</b> Our study, for the first time, suggests that vitamin C supplement use or higher dietary vitamin C intake during preconception and early pregnancy could alleviate the risk of GDM associated with exposure to As and Hg. The results warrant further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"1298122"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11260216/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María-Ángeles Núñez-Baila, Anjhara Gómez-Aragón, José Rafael González-López
{"title":"Perceptions of Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on How the Condition Influences Sleep Quality: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"María-Ángeles Núñez-Baila, Anjhara Gómez-Aragón, José Rafael González-López","doi":"10.1155/2024/7497059","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/7497059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Emerging adulthood is a phase characterized by exploration which potentially affecting sleep quality. While many emerging adults are healthy, the effects of chronic diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) on sleep may be underestimated. Considering the frequency of nocturnal glycemic alterations that cause awakenings, this study explored the perceptions of emerging adults in Andalusia on the influence of T1DM on their sleep quality. <b>Methods:</b> A qualitative approach was used for this study. Purposive sampling through diabetes associations was initially utilized, supplemented by snowball sampling, in order to conduct semistructured interviews with 73 emerging adults (aged 18-29) diagnosed with T1DM, to explore their perceptions of the influence of T1DM on sleep quality. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used for data analysis. <b>Results:</b> Sleep disruptions caused by overnight hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia were identified as significant factors. However, 62% of participants did not perceive the influence of diabetes on their sleep quality, despite experiencing frequent overnight glycemic alterations (reported by 40.9%). <b>Conclusions:</b> Perception of the impact of T1DM on sleep quality does not always align with the frequency of disruptions. Nonetheless, promoting healthy sleep and systematically assessing sleep quality can benefit both sleep and glycemic outcomes, regardless of individual perceptions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"7497059"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11254458/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141633596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Parasite-Derived Peptide, FhHDM-1, Selectively Modulates miRNA Expression in <i>β</i>-Cells to Prevent Apoptotic Pathways Induced by Proinflammatory Cytokines.","authors":"Inah Camaya, Meredith Hill, Dayna Sais, Nham Tran, Bronwyn O'Brien, Sheila Donnelly","doi":"10.1155/2024/8555211","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/8555211","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We have previously identified a parasite-derived peptide, FhHDM-1, that prevented the progression of diabetes in nonobese diabetic (NOD) mice. Disease prevention was mediated by the activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway to promote <i>β</i>-cell survival and metabolism without inducing proliferation. To determine the molecular mechanisms driving the antidiabetogenic effects of FhHDM-1, miRNA:mRNA interactions and <i>in silico</i> predictions of the gene networks were characterised in <i>β</i>-cells, which were exposed to the proinflammatory cytokines that mediate <i>β</i>-cell destruction in Type 1 diabetes (T1D), in the presence and absence of FhHDM-1. The predicted gene targets of miRNAs differentially regulated by FhHDM-1 mapped to the biological pathways that regulate <i>β</i>-cell biology. Six miRNAs were identified as important nodes in the regulation of PI3K/Akt signaling. Additionally, IGF-2 was identified as a miRNA gene target that mediated the beneficial effects of FhHDM-1 on <i>β</i>-cells. The findings provide a putative mechanism by which FhHDM-1 positively impacts <i>β</i>-cells to permanently prevent diabetes. As <i>β</i>-cell death/dysfunction underlies diabetes development, FhHDM-1 opens new therapeutic avenues.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8555211"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11254460/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141633597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insufficient Plasma Melatonin and Its Association With Neuropsychiatric Impairments in Patients With T2DM.","authors":"Shuai He, Yue Yu, Peng-Quan Chen, Hui-Min Sun, Xin-Ran Gao, Huai-Zhi Sun, Jin-Fang Ge","doi":"10.1155/2024/5661751","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5661751","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with multiple neuropsychiatric impairments, including cognitive dysfunction, and melatonin (MLT) plays a crucial role in maintaining normal neuropsychiatric functions. This study is aimed at investigating the change in plasma MLT levels and its association with neuropsychiatric impairments in T2DM patients. <b>Methods:</b> One hundred twenty-six T2DM patients were recruited, and their demographics and clinical data were collected. Apart from the plasma glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and other routine metabolic indicators, the plasma concentrations of MLT, C-reactive protein (CRP), Interleukin 6 (IL-6), soluble myeloid triggered receptor 1 (sTREM 1), and receptor 2 (sTREM 2) were measured. Moreover, the executive function and depressive tendency were evaluated via the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) and the Epidemiological Research Center Depression Scale (CES-D), respectively. <b>Result:</b> Compared with the low HbA1c group, the T2DM patients in the high HbA1c group presented lower plasma MLT levels but higher plasma concentrations of inflammatory biomarker levels, together with higher scores in the BRIEF-A and CES-D scales. Moreover, results of the Pearson correlation test showed that the plasma MLT levels were negatively correlated with the BRIEF-A and CES-D scores, as well as plasma concentrations of HbA1c and inflammatory indications, indicating that MLT may mediate their neuroinflammation and neuropsychiatric impairments. Furthermore, the ROC curve results indicated that plasma MLT levels have a predictive effect on executive impairment and depressive status in T2DM patients. <b>Conclusion:</b> MLT levels decreased in patients with T2DM and were associated with neuropsychiatric impairments and inflammatory status, and MLT might be developed as a therapeutic agent and predictive indicator for T2DM-associated executive impairment and depression status.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5661751"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11236469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141579878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tor-Björn Claesson, Jukka Putaala, Sara Shams, Eero Salli, Daniel Gordin, Stefan Mutter, Turgut Tatlisumak, Per-Henrik Groop, Juha Martola, Lena M Thorn
{"title":"Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Is Associated With Smaller Brain Volumes in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes.","authors":"Tor-Björn Claesson, Jukka Putaala, Sara Shams, Eero Salli, Daniel Gordin, Stefan Mutter, Turgut Tatlisumak, Per-Henrik Groop, Juha Martola, Lena M Thorn","doi":"10.1155/2024/5525213","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5525213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Type 1 diabetes has been linked to brain volume reductions as well as to cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD). This study concerns the relationship between normalized brain volumes (volume fractions) and cSVD, which has not been examined previously. <b>Methods:</b> We subjected brain magnetic resonance imaging studies of 187 adults of both sexes with Type 1 diabetes and 30 matched controls to volumetry and neuroradiological interpretation. <b>Results:</b> Participants with Type 1 diabetes had smaller thalami compared to controls without diabetes (<i>p</i> = 0.034). In subgroup analysis of the Type 1 diabetes group, having any sign of cSVD was associated with smaller cortical (<i>p</i> = 0.031) and deep gray matter volume fractions (<i>p</i> = 0.029), but a larger white matter volume fraction (<i>p</i> = 0.048). After correcting for age, the smaller putamen volume remained significant. <b>Conclusions:</b> We found smaller thalamus volume fractions in individuals with Type 1 diabetes as compared to those without diabetes, as well as reductions in brain volume fractions related to signs of cSVD in individuals with Type 1 diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15576,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Diabetes Research","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5525213"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11233188/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141563458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}