The effect of training intervention based on health belief model on self-care behaviors of women with gestational diabetes mellitus by Fatemeh Mohammadkhah, Amirhossein Kamyab, Babak Pezeshki, Samira Norouzrajabi, Ali Khani Jeihooni

“…Therefore, the incidence of various diseases can be prevented and mothers with GDM can experience such vulnerability less than before. …”
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A Study of Correlation of Adiponectin Levels in Metabolic Syndrome by Apurv Singhal, Vedpal Singh Punia, Akash Bharti, Shaavi Mittal, Praveen Raman Mishra, Prem Kuma

“… Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), also known as insulin resistance syndrome, is described as a cluster of cardiometabolic symptoms such as high blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose, or insulin resistance. MetS is one of the most serious public health problems being faced globally. …”
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Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Short-Term, In-Hospital Mortality Among Frail and Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: Randomized Controlled Trial by Jiawei Shang, Ziming Yuan, Zuoyan Zhang, Quanhong Zhou, Yan Zou, Wei Wang

“…ResultsThe mean age was 78.3 (SD 11.5) years. The mean fasting glucose level and hemoglobin A1c level at baseline were 8.12 (SD 1.54) mmol/L and 7.2% (SD 0.8%), respectively. …”
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Hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio as a protective factor against coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES (2011-2018) by Xin-Da Wang, Chaoya Li, Jia Hu, Fen Cao, Li Zhu, Yongzhi Zhu, Zhongzheng Wen, Jun Liu

“…While the hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio (HRR), an indicator of inflammation, has been linked to various diseases, its association with CAD is not well established.MethodsWe conducted an analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning from 2011 to 2018. …”
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The Effect of Age on Clinical and Laboratory Parameters in Reproductive Age Women with Endometrial Polyps by Aytekin Tokmak, Ebru Ersoy, Ali Özgür Ersoy, Esra Yaşar Çelik, Ali İrfan Güzel, Mustafa Uğur

“…Infertility was more common in control group (65.5% vs. 10.8%; p<0.001). Fasting plasma glucose, basal FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and estradiol (E2) levels were higher in study group than control group (p<0.05). …”
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FKBP5 as a key regulator of metabolic processes in birds: Insights from chicken pectoral muscle by Pengfei Du, Xiangli Zhang, Yao Zhu, Ziyang Wang, Xuemeng Si, Huaiyong Zhang, Yanqun Huang, Wen Chen

“…The results showed that FKBP5 is broadly expressed in various bird tissues, with dominant expression in insulin-sensitive tissues. …”
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Circulating Galectin-3 Levels Associated with Insulin Resistance in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study by Lakshmi Vijukumar, P Renuka, VM Vinodhini, Karthiga J Prabhu, Ashish Kumar, Aryan Kumar Singh

“…Galectin-3, a protein expressed in various cells, contributes to cellular and systemic insulin resistance and is secreted into extracellular fluid. …”
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Adipose tissue-derived microRNA-450a-5p induces type 2 diabetes mellitus by downregulating DUSP10 by Jiaojiao Zhu, Yanting Hou, Wei Yu, Jingzhou Wang, Xiaolong Chu, Xueting Zhang, Huai Pang, Dingling Ma, Yihan Tang, Menghuan Li, Chenggang Yuan, Jianxin Xie, Cuizhe Wang, Jun Zhang

“…Here, we confirmed that visceral adipose tissue and serum microRNA-450a-5p content increased under obesity and T2DM, and it was significantly positively associated with fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins-cholesterol levels of the subjects. …”
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Abnormal Obesity Phenotype Is Associated with Reduced eGFR among Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertensive Patients in a Peri-Urban Community in Ghana by Richard K. D. Ephraim, Frederick Ahordzor, Kwame Kumi Asare, Evans Duah, Ibrahim W. Naveh-Fio, Grace Essuman, Justice Afrifa

“…Thus, the contribution of the various obesity phenotypes to the kidney impairment observed among hypertensive and diabetes mellitus patients is of major concern. …”
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Lutein and inflammation: a comprehensive review of its mechanisms of action by Paradentavida Prathyusha, Geetha Viswanathan, Anjilikal Tomy Tomcy, Ponnamparambil P. Binitha, Smitha V. Bava, Edakkadath R. Sindhu

“…Higher concentrations of fasting plasma carotenoids and enhanced skin yellowing after lutein consumption indicate its presence in various regions of the human body, including the skin, breast, brain, and cervix. …”
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Serum Ferritin Levels in Pregnancy and Their Association with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Longitudinal Study by Qin Z, Du Y, Wang Z, Qin X, Wu H, Yu X, Zhao C, Mo L, Huang B

“…SF was positively correlated with MDA and fasting plasma glucose (FPG). Elevated SF levels during early pregnancy were significantly associated with increased GDM risks (OR = 2.024, 95% CI: 1.076 – 3.807). …”
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Comparison of Machine Learning Methods and Conventional Logistic Regressions for Predicting Gestational Diabetes Using Routine Clinical Data: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Yunzhen Ye, Yu Xiong, Qiongjie Zhou, Jiangnan Wu, Xiaotian Li, Xirong Xiao

“…In recent decades, extensive research has been devoted to the early prediction of GDM by various methods. Machine learning methods are flexible prediction algorithms with potential advantages over conventional regression. …”
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Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol by Mark Hamer, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Kavita Singh, Nikhil Tandon, Sanjay Kinra, Kaushik Chattopadhyay, Tess Harris, Pallavi Mishra, Sheila Margaret Greenfield, Sarah Anne Lewis, Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath, Rukamani Nair, Somnath Mukherjee, David Ross Harper

“…The results will be widely disseminated among key stakeholders through various avenues.Trial registration number CTRI/2019/05/018893.…”
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Glucose Metabolism Changes in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Treated with Direct Acting Antivirals by Sylvia Drazilova, Martin Janicko, Lubomir Skladany, Pavol Kristian, Marian Oltman, Maria Szantova, Dusan Krkoska, Eva Mazuchova, Lubica Piesecka, Veronika Vahalova, Marek Rac, Ivan Schreter, Ladislav Virag, Tomas Koller, Adriana Liptakova, Miriam Ondrasova, Peter Jarcuska

“…Patients were treated with various regimens of direct acting antivirals. Results. …”
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Bioequivalence study of fluticasone propionate nebuliser suspensions in healthy Chinese subjects by Feng Cheng, Tao Shen, Fucheng Zhang, Chenghao Lei, Ye Zhu, GuoJun Luo, Dawei Xiao

“…No severe, suspicious or unexpected serious adverse reactions were reported.ConclusionThe test and reference formulations of fluticasone propionate nebuliser suspension were pharmacokinetic bioequivalent and were well tolerated and safe in all subjects.…”
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Serum levels of oxidative stress, IL-8, and pepsinogen I/II ratio in Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer patients: potential diagnostic biomarkers by Marwa Nasier-Hussain, Jaleel Najah Samanje, Khatere Mokhtari, Mohsen Nabi-Afjadi, Zeinab Fathi, Asieh Hoseini, Elham Bahreini

“…Biochemical parameters such as FBS (fasting blood sugar), lipid profile, and liver and kidney functional factors were evaluated using colorimetric techniques. …”
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Association of composite dietary antioxidant index with circadian syndrome: evidence from NHANES by Chen Chen, Chenyu Zhao, Hongyu Jin, Zhiping Jiang, Wei Wang, Wen-Yang Li

“…BackgroundThe Circadian Syndrome (CircS) has been linked to various chronic diseases. However, the relationship between composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and CircS has remained unexplored. …”
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The relationship between kidney function and cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometric indices, and dietary inflammatory index in the Iranian general population: a cross-section... by Samaneh Madani, Seyed Jalil Masoumi, Afsane Ahmadi, Morteza Zare, Najmeh Hejazi, Sahar Foshati

“…Studies have shown that CKD accounts for up to 2% of the health cost burden. Various factors, such as genetic polymorphisms, metabolic disorders, and unhealthy lifestyles, can contribute to the occurrence of CKD. …”
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Vagal Blocking Improves Glycemic Control and Elevated Blood Pressure in Obese Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by S. Shikora, J. Toouli, M. F. Herrera, B. Kulseng, H. Zulewski, R. Brancatisano, L. Kow, J. P. Pantoja, G. Johnsen, A. Brancatisano, K. S. Tweden, M. B. Knudson, C. J. Billington

“…Effects on weight loss, HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and BP were evaluated at 1 week to 12 months. …”
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Safety and effects of anti-obesity medications on weight loss, cardiometabolic, and psychological outcomes in people living with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta... by Leiling Liu, Zhiqi Li, Wenrui Ye, Pu Peng, Yurong Wang, Luqing Wan, Jiangnan Li, Mei Zhang, Yihua Wang, Runqi Liu, Danyan Xu, Jingjing Zhang

“…Summary: Background: Overweight and obesity pose serious health challenges for individuals and societies. …”
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