Association between serum uric acid and dyslipidaemia in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study by Yan He, Jiajia Jiang, Zhang Xia, Guozheng Xu, Mingyang Zhao, Peiyu Ye, Xiaoqing Ma, Jinmei Zhang, Jiale Zhong, Sen Qiao, Shulong Shi

“…Background The association between serum uric acid (SUA) and dyslipidaemia is still unclear in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to examine the association between SUA and dyslipidaemia and to explore whether there is an optimal SUA level corresponding to the lower risk of suffering from dyslipidaemia.Research design and methods This cross-sectional study included 1036 inpatients with T2DM and the clinical data were extracted from the hospital medical records. …”
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Banxia Xiexin Decoction Ameliorates t-BHP-Induced Apoptosis in Pancreatic Beta Cells by Activating the PI3K/AKT/FOXO1 Signaling Pathway by Li-juan Du, Bing Pang, Yu-meng Tan, Ya-nan Yang, Mei-zhen Zhang, Qing Pang, Min Sun, Qing Ni

“…BXXD protected MIN6 cells against t-BHP-induced apoptosis and improved insulin secretory function through modulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway and the downstream FOXO1, thus suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).…”
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Assessing type-2 diabetes risk based on the Indian diabetes risk score among adults aged 45 and above in India by Karthika Maniyara, Prakash Babu Kodali

“…Abstract Millions of Indian adults are pre-diabetic with a greater risk of developing type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We conducted this study to assess the prevalence of type-2 diabetes risk among non-diabetic adults aged 45 years and above and identify the correlates for diabetes risk. …”
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Impact of Hypoglycemia on Health-Related Quality of Life among Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Thailand by Thongchai Pratipanawatr, Bancha Satirapoj, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, Sompongse Suwanwalaikorn, Wannee Nitiyanant

“…Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases. …”
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Development and validation of a prognostic model for critically ill type 2 diabetes patients in ICU based on composite inflammatory indicators by Lin Liu, Yan-Bo Zhao, Zhuo-Ting Cheng, Ya-Hui Li, Yang Liu

“…Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder, and critically ill patients with T2DM in intensive care unit (ICU) have an increased risk of mortality. …”
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Association between Circulating B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Population by Pijun Yan, Qin Wan, Zhihong Zhang, Yong Xu, Ying Miao, Pan Chen, Chenlin Gao

“…Circulating levels of BNP were measured in 258 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and participants were divided into a DPN group (n=61) and no DPN group (n=197). …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery versus Medication Therapy for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in China: A Markov Analysis by Bin Wan, Nan Fang, Wei Guan, Haixia Ding, Ying Wang, Xin Ge, Hui Liang, Xin Li, Yiyang Zhan

“…The present study estimated the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus medication therapy for the management of recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in obese patients from a Chinese health insurance payer perspective. …”
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Impact of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (level of control) on sex hormone profile and erectile function by Abdullah A. Khawaji, Hossam S. El-Tholoth, Muath A. Albarakati, Bander A. Binjabaan, Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Abdulmajeed Althobity, Abdulmalik Almardawi, Khaled Bedaiwi, Mussa AlNuami

“…Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a well-established risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED); the precise impact of glycemic control on male sexual function, including hormonal profiles, remains to be fully elucidated. …”
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Protocol for the systematic review of age and sex in preclinical models of age-correlated diseases [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Céline Heinl, Ines Schadock, Maximilian Wurm, Paul Lucas Wildner, Daniel Butzke, Bettina Bert, Alexandra Bannach-Brown, Matthias Steinfath, Kai Diederich

“…We compare the results with the age and sex of patients in clinical trials focusing on Alzheimer's disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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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

“…Three hundred and ten (310) adult patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or both who attended the Presbyterian Hospital, Dormaa Ahenkro, from October 2016 to March 2017 were recruited for the study. …”
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The First Harmonic of Radial Pulse as an Early Predictor of Silent Coronary Artery Disease and Adverse Cardiac Events in Type 2 Diabetic Patients by Chi-Wei Chang, Kuo-meng Liao, Yi-Ting Chang, Sheng-Hung Wang, Ying-chun Chen, Gin-Chung Wang

“…It has been reported that harmonics of radial pulse is related to coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is still unclear whether or not the first harmonics of the radial pulse spectrum is an early independent predictor of silent coronary artery disease (SCAD) and adverse cardiac events (ACE). …”
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Effects of <i>Cordyceps cicadae</i> Polysaccharide on Gut Microbiota, the Intestinal Mucosal Barrier, and Inflammation in Diabetic Mice by Lijia Sun, Huaibo Yuan, Huiqing Ma, Yani Wang

“…<b>Methods:</b> This study investigated its effects on the intestinal microbiota, intestinal mucosal barrier, and inflammation in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) induced by streptozotocin, and its potential mechanisms. …”
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102 Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas. 2015; 4(1) Pola Komplikasi Kronis Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 Rawat Inap di Bagian Penyakit Dalam RS. Dr. M. Djamil Padang Januari 2011 - Desemb... by Dwi Amelisa Edwina, Asman Manaf, Efrida .

“…This study was conducted on 261 patients, from that number 197 patients have chronic complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Data were categorized by type of macrovascular and microvascular complications.The results showed that patients with chronic complications of macrovascular (66,5%) and microvascular (81,7%). …”
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Potential benefits of GLP-1 analogues and metformin in patients with osteoarthritis by Anna Skowronek, Martyna Piekarska, Katarzyna Dąbek, Michał Ochwat, Maria Sudoł, Gabriela Mierzwa, Aleksandra Kajtel, Tomasz Skowronek

“…Known risk factors for OA include obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). One of the challenges in managing OA is the absence of disease-modifying treatments. …”
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Role of the serum levels of the inter-organs messenger fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) in the diagnosis and prognosis of breast cancer patients by Stella Maris Ranuncolo, Eduardo Armanasco, Myriam Nuñez, Laura Yuan, Sujhrob Makhkamov, Mariana S. De Lorenzo

“…High serum FGF21 was found in obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease. The pathways linking obesity and breast cancer remain elusive. …”
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Bariatric Surgery in Moderately Obese Patients: A Prospective Study by M. Cerci, M. I. Bellini, F. Russo, D. Benavoli, M. Capperucci, A. L. Gaspari, P. Gentileschi

“…In presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (56%), gastric bypass was performed; in cases with hypertension (64%) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (12%), sleeve gastrectomy was performed. …”
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The Relationship Between LRP-5 and LRP-6 Gene Mutations and Postmenopausal Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity by Jun Li, Ya Li, Yunqiu Lu, Siyuan Li, Yecheng Zhu, Chuanbing Sun, Partab Rai, Xuehai Jia

“…Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) and the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP6) genes have been implicated in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity (OB). This study aimed to evaluate the polymorphisms in LRP5 and LRP6 genes in postmenopausal patients with T2DM and OB. …”
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Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Levels Are Positively Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Ruo-Yao Gao, Bang-Gee Hsu, Du-An Wu, Jia-Sian Hou, Ming-Chun Chen

“…Serum FGF21 levels were significantly higher in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between serum FGF21 levels and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in T2DM patients. …”
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Effect of potent nucleos(t)ide analog on alpha fetoprotein changes and occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B by Qianqian Ma, Junzhao Ye, Ling Luo, Yanhong Sun, Wei Wang, Shiting Feng, Bing Liao, Bihui Zhong

“…The combination of shear wave elastography (SWE), mPage-B score, age and type 2 diabetes mellitus had an area under the curve of 0.838 (P < 0.001) in predicting the occurrence of HCC. …”
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The Association of Fasting C-peptide with Corneal Neuropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Anju Zuo, Chuan Wang, Lili Li, Jingru Qu, Juan Cao, Li Chen, Solomon Tesfaye, Wenjuan Li, Xinguo Hou

“…Damage to corneal nerve fibers has been demonstrated in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that further progresses with increasing severity of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. …”
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