{"title":"Evaluation of oral health status in patients with type 2 diabetes","authors":"Tahmineh Khoshbakhti , Vajehallah Raeesi , Gholamreza Sharifzadeh , Leili Alizadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Type 2 diabetes is among the most prevalent endocrine disruptors. One of the most significant symptoms reported by diabetic patients is dry mouth, which results in reduced saliva buffering capacity and an increased risk of dental caries. So, the purpose of this study was to compare the oral health indicators of type 2 diabetic patients with non-diabetic controls.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this case-control study, A total of 306 individuals included in the study (103 T2DM cases and 203 non-diabetic controls) in the age range of 40 to 60 years old. Participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire including socio-demographics and oral health related to dry mouth factors. The clinical examination included full-mouth probing depths and an assessment of oral mucosal conditions to determine the DMFT index and identify any mucosal lesions. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software with a significance level set at 5 %.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The patients had more probing depths >4 mm, tooth mobility, furcation involvement and missing teeth. The mean score of dry mouth and DMFT indexes were 3.38±2.64, 2.17±1.09 and 19.33±9.54, 15.48±6.93 in the case and control groups respectively. Also, the adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and their 95 % confidence Intervals (CI) reported a significant association as 2.96 (1.36–6.45), 5.90 (2.26–15.39), 0.23 (0.08–0.63) and 4.07 (1.74–9.49) for the above variables respectively.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Overall, the results of this study highlight that chronic periodontitis, tooth mobility, furcation and involvement were more prevalent among T2DM patients compared to non-diabetic controls. By recognizing these relationships and implementing targeted interventions, healthcare providers can improve oral health outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100250"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143092412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of intermittent fasting for type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials","authors":"Joshua Chadwick, Lavanya Ayyasamy, Madhanraj Kalyanasundaram, Ganeshkumar Parasuraman, Bhavani Shankara Bagepally, Jeyashree Kathiresan, Lokesh Shanmugam","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background & objectives</h3><div>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a pressing public health concern, contributing to 11 % of annual deaths and incurring direct expenses of $760 billion. Studies show intermittent fasting (IF) can effectively lower glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and reduce weight and levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study's objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IF on glycaemic control among patients with T2DM.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted searches in the MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, and SINOMED databases until February 29, 2024, focusing on glycaemic control as the outcome of interest. Secondary outcomes included changes in weight, and BMI (PROSPERO ID: CRD42022357598). We used a random effect model to synthesize the effect measure. We performed a sensitivity analysis to assess the robustness of the result.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Out of the 24 studies identified, nine were deemed suitable for inclusion. Four studies, including 238 participants, were selected for the meta-analysis. The analysis revealed that IF and regular diets showed similar effects on glycemic control, HbA1c (−1.27 %, 95 % confidence interval [CI] −3.71 to 1.17) and fasting plasma glucose (−1.66, 95 % CI −4.22 to 0.90). Weight reduction outcomes were also similar between the two diets (−0.26, 95 % CI −1.43 to 0.91 kg). The frequency of hypoglycemic episodes was comparable across both groups.</div></div><div><h3>Interpretation & conclusions</h3><div>On the basis of moderate to low certainty of evidence, IF can be a safe dietary approach for patients with T2DM, with similar safety and effectiveness profiles to regular diets. However, larger-scale studies are recommended to confirm these findings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100249"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143092420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Malek Zarei , Mohammad Abbas Sheikholeslami , Masoud Mozaffari , Yassar Mortada
{"title":"Innovative immunotherapies and emerging treatments in type 1 diabetes management","authors":"Malek Zarei , Mohammad Abbas Sheikholeslami , Masoud Mozaffari , Yassar Mortada","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the selective destruction of pancreatic insulin-producing beta cells, primarily mediated by CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. This review comprehensively examines the latest advances in immunotherapeutic approaches to T1D, categorizing current strategies into four main groups: antigen-independent therapies, antigen-dependent therapies, beta cell therapies, and stem cell therapies. Antigen-independent strategies, such as antibody-based therapies (e.g., Abatacept and Teplizumab) and cytokine inhibitors (e.g., Anakinra and Etanercept), have shown potential in preserving beta cell function by modulating immune responses. Antigen-dependent strategies focus on inducing immune tolerance to specific beta cell antigens, with mixed results from clinical trials involving autoantigen vaccines like GAD65. Beta cell therapies, including islet transplantation, offer promising outcomes but face challenges related to immunosuppression and donor availability. Stem cell therapies, particularly using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and autologous hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), demonstrate potential in immune modulation and beta cell regeneration. Novel approaches, such as Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)–Tregs therapy and JAK-STAT pathway inhibition, represent exciting areas of ongoing research. This comprehensive overview underscores the necessity of personalized therapeutic approaches and continued research to optimize existing therapies and explore new targets, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes and achieve a potential cure for T1D.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100247"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142705641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Raja Hazime , Saad Lamjadli , Morad Guennouni , Mounir Belkrachni , Fatima-Ezzohra Eddehbi , Ider Oujamaa , Lahcen Elmoumou , Aicha Bourrahouate , Imane Ait Sab , Hicham Baizri , Nawal El Ansari , Brahim Admou
{"title":"Autoantibodies in type 1 diabetes: Prevalence and clinical profiles","authors":"Raja Hazime , Saad Lamjadli , Morad Guennouni , Mounir Belkrachni , Fatima-Ezzohra Eddehbi , Ider Oujamaa , Lahcen Elmoumou , Aicha Bourrahouate , Imane Ait Sab , Hicham Baizri , Nawal El Ansari , Brahim Admou","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and is associated with acute and serious chronic complications. T1D is characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, with the emergence of circulating autoantibodies (a-Abs) targeting β cell antigens. Identifying autoantibodies can help predict the onset of T1D and associated autoimmune disorders, enhancing patient management strategies.</div><div>We aimed to determine the prevalence of T1D autoantibodies and their clinical significance in the pediatric and adult populations. A multicenter cross-sectional study was carried out on 276 patient-first with T1D, including 167 pediatric (60.5 %) and 109 adult (39.5 %) cases, of which 144 were female and 132 were male (sex ratio= 0.91),with an average age of 14.1 ± 8.0 years. The immunological investigation was based on the detection of T1D related a-Abs, including anti-insulin, anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65), anti-insulinoma-associated antigen 2 (IA2), and anti-zinc transporter 8 (ZnT8) specificities. The results revealed an overall autoantibody seropositivity rate of 75.36 % (n= 208). Among the positive cases, GAD65 antibodies were the most prevalent at 37.31 %, followed by anti-insulin and anti-ZnT8 antibodies, each at 36.59 %, and anti-IA2 at 28.62 %. Additionally, 45,67 % of patients had one a-Abs, 28.36 % had a two, 21.15 % had three, and 4.8 % had all four a-Abs.</div><div>A statistically significant difference was observed between the seropositive and seronegative groups regarding the presence of associated autoimmune diseases (p = 0.005). These findings align with the existing literature, highlighting the importance and scientific value of detecting a-Abs in patients with T1D.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100246"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142657375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reply to increase in diabetic deaths during COVID-19 pandemic. Some comments","authors":"Camilla Mattiuzzi, Giuseppe Lippi","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100240","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100240","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100240"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142527393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and identification of associated factors, in high-risk adults in Vietnam: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Tran Bao Vuong , Triet Minh Tran , Nam Quang Tran","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100239","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100239","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The prevalences of diabetes and prediabetes have increased rapidly in recent years in emerging nations such as Vietnam, particularly in the population at high risk of diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes in individuals at high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), as well as the related risk factors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study at the clinics of the University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City included 360 patients who were 18 years of age or older, and were at risk of developing T2D. The diagnosis of prediabetes and diabetes relied on measurements of fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, and 2-hour plasma glucose after a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of prediabetes was 60.6 % (95 % CI: 55.3–65.6 %), and the prevalence of diabetes was 18.3 % (95 % CI: 14.6–22.8 %). Older age (OR = 1.06), obesity (OR = 3.89), hypertension (OR = 5.71), and dyslipidemia (OR = 2.01) were factors associated with increasing frequencies of undiagnosed T2D and prediabetes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The prevalences of prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes were significantly higher among people with a high-risk of dysglycemia in Vietnam. There is a need for screening programs for such high-risk individuals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142434305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Increase in diabetic deaths during COVID-19 pandemic. Some comments","authors":"Salvatore Chirumbolo","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100238","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100238"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of vitamin D status in obese and non-obese patients: A case-control study","authors":"Salma Derbel , Lamiae Zarraa , Imane Assarrar , Nisrine Bouichrat , Siham Rouf , Hanane Latrech","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100237","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100237","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Vitamin D is an essential component of healthy bones and its deficiency is widespread in obese patients. Through our study, we aimed to look into vitamin D status in obese and non-obese patients and determine its association with hypertension, glucose levels, and lipid profiles.</p></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><p>A case-control study was laid out to compare serum Vitamin D levels between obese patients and controls. Obese patients (<em>n</em>= 67) over 18 years old were recruited from our Endocrinology-Diabetology and Nutrition department between March 2018 and September 2023. Controls (<em>n</em> = 60) were randomly assigned and were matched for age, sex, glycated hemoglobin, ethnicity, and geographic area. The levels of Vitamin D in the serum were determined in obese patients and non-obese controls.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Average serum Vitamin D concentration was established in both groups, reaching 10,41±4,2 ng/ml in obese patients and 15,14±6,1 ng/ml in the control group. The mean serum Vitamin D was significantly lower in the obese group (<em>p</em> = 0,000). A positive correlation was noticed between body fat and serum Vitamin D (<em>p</em> < 0,05). A significant correlation between vitamin D status and glycated hemoglobin in the obese group (<em>p</em> = 0,047) was found, whereas it was insignificant in the control group (<em>p</em> = 0,966). In addition, the correlation between vitamin D, blood pressure, and body mass index was significant (<em>p</em> <em>=</em> 0.004) as well as between vitamin D and triglycerides (<em>p</em> <em>=</em> 0.015) and cholesterol (<em>p</em> <em>=</em> 0.014).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Vitamin D deficiency is common in obese patients, as highlighted by our study, which is in line with other findings. This may be explained by the fact that vitamin D must be supplied at a greater volume in obese patients. A significant correlation between BMI, vitamin D, glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure, triglycerides, and total cholesterol was found. The pathophysiology behind this association is complex. Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between vitamin D, adipose tissue, and the other components of metabolic syndrome.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100237"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666970624000416/pdfft?md5=6312261234fdc2e5e815735d8c34c4e9&pid=1-s2.0-S2666970624000416-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142239733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diabetes-related mortality","authors":"Camilla Mattiuzzi, Giuseppe Lippi","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100236","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100236","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100236"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666970624000404/pdfft?md5=a532904d865fc649ee8f0692d0d710cd&pid=1-s2.0-S2666970624000404-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141961092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diabetes in pregnancy: Anxious minds precarious times","authors":"Ahmed Hasan, Almas Zafar","doi":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100235","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.deman.2024.100235","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Gestational diabetes is a prevalent condition that affects up to 24.2 % of women in South-East Asia. A study conducted in Iran highlighted the correlation between gestational diabetes and anxiety/depression. Improvements can be made by conducting a cohort study to better establish the causality between the compounding factors of mental health and gestational diabetes. Additionally, conducting a follow-up study in a region with a higher incidence of gestational diabetes, such as South-East Asia, can broaden the geographic distribution of the available data. We must promote awareness campaigns highlighting this correlation to improve holistic healthcare strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72796,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes epidemiology and management","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666970624000398/pdfft?md5=fec62aa64c34fd7b15ca81914bd6bdbf&pid=1-s2.0-S2666970624000398-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141843525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}