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Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4is) have been hypothesized to impact COVID-19 outcomes by modulating immune and inflammatory responses. This study aimed to assess the association between DPP-4i use and...
The objective of this report is to describe the successful use of diazoxide as a bridging therapy for a patient with opioid-induced hypoglycemia who was unable to immediately discontinue methadone treatment.
Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary adenomas, typically managed with dopamine agonists. However, some cases are refractory to standard therapies, posing significant clinical challenges. This ca...
Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease of global concern, often associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Global guidelines recommend holistic approach for T2DM management by addressing the associated c...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of many including individuals living with chronic illnesses such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Ghana. This study aimed to explore how people living with T2D...
More information is required where the relation of diabetic neuropathy and body composition through bioimpedance is addressed. Therefore the aim of this study was to investigate the association between periphe...
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 incr...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) cases are rising globally. This research examined the effects of GDM and diabetes mellitus whose hallmark is hyperglycemia on hormones, lipid profiles, electrolytes and anti...
Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy can adversely impact maternal and fetal outcomes. However, the association between thyroid status and specific adverse outcomes needs clarity, especially in understudied regions.
The ICMR INDIAB-17 study revealed a diabetes prevalence of 11.4% in India, emphasizing the need for effective treatment for glycemic control. A Phase IV study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy ...
This meta-analysis study aims to evaluate the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) online application for reducing glycated hemoglobin levels among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D...
The management of diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is complex. The targeted use of adjuvant local antibiotics, in the form of biocomposite bone void filler, in DFO, can enhance patient outcomes while minimisi...
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Normal Weight Obesity (NWO) and evaluate its association with cardiometabolic risk factors among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Gujarat, India.
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a major public health problem worldwide. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MAFLD and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Fatty Liver Index ...
The literature has been evolving to standardize gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis and terminology. The significance of timing in diagnosing hyperglycemia during pregnancy is underlined by evidence ...
To evaluate the specular microscopy findings in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Diabetes distress “refers to the negative emotional or affective experiences resulting from the challenge of living with the demands of diabetes.” Despite recommendations to screen for distress at regular interva...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major global non-communicable disease, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence in Nigeria is driven by various risk factors. This review assesses the n...
Effective diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) programmes are important in preventing vision impairment and blindness caused by diabetes. This study focuses on identifying the factors affecting attendance or n...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a growing health concern and the risk of its development is connected with the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) which occur...
Monacolin-K, the active component of red yeast rice (RYR), reduces cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase. Following safety concerns, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommended limiting Monacol...
Propylthiouracil is an antithyroid medication that is associated with ANCA positivity, often in the absence of clinically overt vasculitis. Propylthiouracil-induced ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is characte...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a multifaceted metabolic disorder. Over the past decade, the potential role of Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) in the pathogenesis and progressio...
We present one of only seven reported cases of a catecholamine-secreting adrenal neuroblastoma in an adult. The case is used as a platform to discuss key biochemical, genomic and imaging considerations that ar...
Osteomyelitis of the diabetic foot is a common and challenging complication affecting patients with diabetic foot ulcers and infections. The complexity of these infections lies in their polymicrobial nature, h...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Despite the existence of national strategies to prevent potential complications, DM-related morbidities and mortality continue to...
Sarcopenia is defined by low measures of muscle quantity, quality and reduced physical performance. It is associated with higher levels of frailty. Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergo sarcopenia at...
Constipation, which affects 16% of adults worldwide, is a chronic health problem characterized by unsatisfactory frequency of bowel movements, causing pain, bloating or incomplete bowel movements. The study ai...
There are scant data relating to prognostic biomarkers for chronic kidney disease (CKD) complicating type 1 diabetes. The aim of this study was to assess the performance of the plasma protein biomarker-based P...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterised by its multifactorial nature and intricate interplay of genetic, hormonal, and environmenta...
Obesity is rising globally. Normal weight obesity (NWO) and normal weight central obesity (NWCO) despite normal BMI pose added metabolic risks. Limited data on these phenotypes among Indian doctors merits inve...
Ceramides have recently been identified as novel biomarkers associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) and major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). This study aims to explore their utility in diag...
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is an autoimmune disease caused by destruction of pancreatic islet beta-cells. There is significant residual beta-cell function, measured through circulating C-peptide, present a...
Elevated blood glucose concentration, also known as hyperglycemia, has been identified as a significant factor influencing the prognosis of COVID-19, alongside the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 infection itself.
Thyroid storm is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate. Acute liver failure (ALF) and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) are rarely reported with thyroid storm, and their occurrence is unrel...
Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) is defined as prolonged hypocalcemia caused by a sudden decrease in parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after parathyroidectomy (PTX). Multiple fractures after PTX due to HBS in an end-...
This review explores the immunomodulatory potential of Teplizumab and its impact on pancreatic β-cell function in T1D. Characterized by the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, T1D’s managem...
Type 2 diabetes is increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa, but the pathophysiology in this population is poorly investigated. In Western populations, the incretin effect is reduced in type 2 diabetes, leading to low...
Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects non-Hispanic/Latino Black and Hispanic/Latino youth. The purpose of this study was to examine whether differences in metabolic risk factors and depressive symptoms ex...
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a costly complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), with significant implications for the patient and the healthcare professionals that treat them. The primary objective of this stu...
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) poses significant health risks to mothers and infants. Early prediction and effective management are crucial to improving outcomes. Machine learning techniques have emerged ...
Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity are growing concerns associated with increasing diabetes incidence, but data from Indian diabetic cohorts are limited. This study examined the prevalence and clinical factors ...
Diabetes presenting in young adults is often challenging to classify. Diabetic ketoacidosis is typically seen in autoimmune type 1 diabetes mellitus and more rarely in young onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bet...
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is associated with increased risk of fractures, worsened by presence of microvascular complications. This study’s objective is to determine the impact of progressive decline in estimated ...
Hypertension (HT) is an orchestrator of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Control of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and HT as a whole is suboptimal in d...
This mini-narrative review explores the relationship between diabetes and dementia, focusing on the potential mitigating role of metformin in reducing cognitive decline among individuals with type 2 diabetes. ...
Despite its high prevalence in the western world metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) does not benefit from targeted pharmacological therapy. We measured healthcare utilisation and ...
Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is highly prevalent and annoyingly in patients with diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) compared to pregabalin in PDN.
Management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has internationally established guidelines. However, management of severe, refractory DKA with multiple contributors to acidosis, and management of DKA in patients wit...
Speed 2024
Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 6
Submission to acceptance (median days): 75
Usage 2024
Downloads: 278,486
Altmetric mentions: 184