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Filter by:Diabetic nephropathy has become the single most frequent cause of end-stage renal disease. On a molecular level, at least five major pathways have been implicated in glucose-mediated vascular and renal damage and all of these could reflect a single hyperglycaemia-induced process of overproduction of reactive oxygen species. Recent studies have shown that inflammation, and more specifically pro-inflammatory cytokines play a determinant role in the development of micro- vascular diabetic complications, most of the attention has been focused on the implications of TNF-α in the setting of diabetic nephropathy. Glutathione is the most abundant low-molecular-weight thiol, and Glutathione/ glutathione disulfide is the major redox couple in animal cells. N-acetylcysteine is effective precursors of cysteine for tissue Glutathione synthesis. Not only does N-acetylcysteine exhibit antioxidant properties, but it may also counteract the glycation cascade through the inhibition of oxidation. N-acetylcysteine can also reduce the apoptosis elicited by reactive oxygen species . Indeed, N-acetylcysteine has been shown to inhibit reactive oxygen species induced mesangial apoptosis and to be able to protect cells from glucose-induced inhibition of proliferation.
Diabetes is a common condition associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Non-pharmacological intervention strategies focusing on factors to improve self-management skills are considered an important part of the treatment in individuals with diabetes. Because of the increasing incidence in diabetes with costs (both physical, psychological and financial) for both patients and society it is important to investigate interventions that successfully promote self-care behaviour in patient with diabetes. Further research is needed to develop interventions effective in maintaining long-term glycemic control. The aim of this project is to study the long-term effect of a motivational intervention program with an individual approach based on cognitive-behavioural strategies in chronically ill patients with diabetes. The effect will be evaluated on both physiological and psychosocial parameters including patient's experienced self-care competence. The study will also provide an overview of what kind of non-pharmacological interventions that have been applied in relation to the treatment of type 2 diabetes and assess the effect of the various non-pharmacological interventions in randomised controlled trials.
This is a multi-site open label randomized controlled study of patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing pharmacist-led group medical visits that include education by a multi-disciplinary personnel, behavioral modification and pharmacotherapy case management vs. usual care
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of dapagliflozin on renal glucose clearance in type 2 diabetic subjects with mild, moderate, and severe renal impairment compared to type 2 diabetic and healthy subjects with normal renal function
This study is to determine the effect of intra-dermal (ID) administration of regular and of rapid-acting insulin, before eating, on blood glucose levels for several hours after a standard meal (a mixed, liquid meal). Insulin will also be given normally, subcutaneously, for control or comparison purposes. The hypothesis or expectation is that ID insulin will work more quickly and control blood glucose levels better than SC injection.
To assess the duration of the metabolic effect of a sc injected single dose of either insulin glargine (LantusT) or NPH-insulin (ProtaphanT) on blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes
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140 subjects will be enrolled into the clinical study and randomized into the Control Group or the Experimental Group by block randomization. The subjects must meet all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria. Each subject will have 7 clinic visits and 3 phone visits. The Baseline Visit will consist of a complete history, vitals, a physical examination and completion of the consent and screening process. All clinic visits, except for the Baseline Visit will include meter/PDA download. In addition, meter education will be provided to all subjects, and PDA education will be provided to the Experimental group at the Baseline Visit and 2-Week Visit as needed to ensure subject understanding. The phone visits will consist of a history including any changes in insulin dose, and any hypoglycemic events, hyperglycemic events, or other adverse events that have occurred since the last clinic visit. The primary endpoint in this study was to show a reduction in A1c of at least 0.4% or higher in the insulin guidance software group at 6 months and/or 1 year.
This study will assess the effects of vitamin D3 supplementation (cholecalciferol; 2000 IU daily) on serum calcium levels, circulating vitamin D levels, and markers of kidney disease and cardiovascular risk among people with diabetes mellitus and early kidney disease. Eligibility criteria include type 2 diabetes and stage 1-2 chronic kidney disease, defined by a urine albumin-creatinine ratio 30-300 mg/g and an estimated glomerular filtration rate ≥ 60 mL/min. Participants will be randomly assigned to treatment with vitamin D3 or placebo, each taken by mouth once daily for a study duration of one year. Study medications will be added to standard treatment, including an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and/or angiotensin II receptor blocker. We hypothesize that vitamin D3, compared with placebo: (1) is well-tolerated and safe among people with diabetes and kidney disease; (2) results in adequate attained circulating vitamin D levels; and (3) positively affects markers of kidney disease and cardiovascular risk.
To compare the frequency of severe hypoglycemia events for 5 dosing algorithms of Lantus®, each of varying intensity and defined by their end-of -study target for self monitored plasma glucose(SMPG), in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, with inadequate glycemic control (A1C greater than or equal to 7.0%) on oral antidiabetic drug therapy(OAD).