Sarcopenia is considered to be a new complication of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) leading to increased risk of adverse outcome. We performed a survey to evaluate glucose metabolism and nutritional status in sarcopenia patients with T2DM. Diabetic participants aged≥ 50 years were grouped into a probable sarcopenia group with low muscle strength () and a nonsarcopenia group with normal muscle strength () according to the revised recommendations from EWGSOP2 (2018). Compared to the controls, the probable …

Background/objective: This study aimed to investigate the impacts of a 12-week training of the aerobic exercise (AE), resistance exercise (RE), and combined exercise (CE) on the serum levels of nesfatin-1, irisin-1 and some other metabolic and anthropometric indices in overweight women with metabolic syndrome. Methods: Sixty overweight women with metabolic syndrome were assigned equally into four groups: aerobic exercise (AE, n= 15), resistance exercise (RE, n= 15), combined exercise (CE, n= 15), and control (n= 15). All …

Introduction L-Carnitine is a substance produced from endogenous synthesis and dietary sources. This amino acid has antioxidant properties by reducing the effects of oxidative stress. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of L-carnitine supplementation on oxidative and metabolic status in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Method This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial performed on seventy patients with T2DM. The participants were randomly assigned to an L-carnitine group (LG) …

We investigated the prevalence of Masked Obesity (MO) and the correlations between MO and lifestylerelated habits (eg, exercise habits, dieting habits), dietary habits, energy metabolism, and seasons. The subjects were 131 young Japanese college students. Body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance method and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) was measured by an indirect calorimeter. Subjects with a BMI in the normal range (n= 110) were divided into the MO (percentage of body fat to Body Weight [BF]≥ 30%) and …

Objective To retrospectively analyze the mediating effects of body composition during the first trimester on the occurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in early third trimester in advanced maternal age (AMA). Methods From December 2017 to May 2018, 1635 singleton pregnant women who underwent delivery in the Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital were selected. The body composition data was measured by using the INBODY770 body composition instrument in the first trimester (mainly at a gestational age of …

Lipid disorder is one of the most important risk factors for chronic diseases. Identifying the factors affecting the development of lipid disorders helps reduce chronic diseases, especially Chronic Heart Disease (CHD). The aim of this study was to model the risk factors for dyslipidemia and blood lipid indices. This study was conducted based on the data collected in the initial phase of Ravansar cohort study (2014–16). At the beginning, all the 453 available variables were examined in 33 stages of sensitivity analysis by perceptron …

AIMS: We conducted a prospective randomized study to evaluate cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase III inhibitor, and compare it with aspirin for the prevention of the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty patients with T2D and carotid atherosclerotic plaques were randomly assigned to either 200 mg/day cilostazol (CTZ) or 100 mg/day aspirin (ASA) groups for 6 months. The primary end point was change in plaque volume measured by carotid 3D …

Aim Women with prior gestational diabetes (GDM) are at increased diabetes risk. This study aimed to assess whether lifestyle is associated with glycemic health of high-risk women 5 years postpartum, taking into account the pre-pregnancy BMI. Methods The RADIEL study enrolled before or in early pregnancy 720 women with pre-pregnancy BMI≥ 30 kg/m 2 and/or prior GDM. The follow-up visit 5 years postpartum included questionnaires and measurements of anthropometrics, blood pressure, and physical activity (PA) as well as …

In obese populations, the exacerbated increase in adipose tissue results in a significant reduction of health-related physical fitness and can affect the phase angle (PhA), a promising health indicator of cell health and integrity. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of PhA with health-related physical fitness indicators in obese adults. This cross-sectional study had a non-probabilistic sample and was conducted from April to June 2018. The PhA was obtained by a bioelectrical impedance analysis, and the health-related …

Abstract Aims/Introduction This study examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of sarcopenia in Japanese type 2 diabetes patients. Materials and Methods Patients with type 2 diabetes who visited an outpatient clinic comprised the study's participants. Sarcopenia was defined using the definition of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2014. The area under the curve was examined for the presence of sarcopenia based on the receiver operating characteristic curve of BMI. Results Among 1,137 patients …