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Filter by:The study aims to investigate the effect of acute angiotensin receptor blockade on insulin action/insulin resistance and expressions of selected adipocytokines in subcutaneous adipose tissue in insulin-resistant subjects with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls. Hypothesis: Changes in adipocytokine concentrations and/or expressions and different reactions to acute in vivo induced hyperinsulinemia and angiotensin receptor blockade will be found in patients with type 2 diabetes compared to healthy subjects. A significant relationships between insulin sensitivity and selected adipokines and intracellular fat content and high energy phosphates in soleus muscle will be documented in healthy individuals, while no significant relation will be found in patients with type 2 diabetes.
The aim of this study is to determine whether electronic feedback to general practitioners on quality of Type 2-Diabetes care increases the quality of care measured on process and outcome measures contained in the national guidelines. Effect evaluation will be performed using a mixed method design.
Background: - Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is becoming more common among youth, particularly in minority populations. Few drug treatments are approved for T2DM in adolescents, and behavioral and lifestyle factors may contribute to their difficulties in following strict treatment regimens. - It is unknown whether a minimally invasive patient partner ( buddy ) program, which has been developed to help improve diabetes control and quality of life, will be successful in a population of pediatric patients with T2DM. Objectives: - To evaluate the effect of a minimally invasive intervention (being assigned a patient partner, or buddy ) on blood sugar levels in adolescents with T2DM. - To assess changes between groups in body weight, number of home glucose monitor checks, compliance with medications, adherence to visit schedule, and psychological well-being. Eligibility: - Adolescents and young adults between 12 and 20 years of age who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and whose blood glucose control needs improvement. Design: - Participants will be divided by chance into two groups: in one group, participants will have a buddy and receive standard care; while in the other group, participants will receive standard care alone. - The buddy is not a health care professional and is not authorized to provide any medical advice. - Participants will be followed in the study for a total of 6 months. All study participants will receive standard treatment for T2DM. - All patients will be asked to fill out a screening questionnaire (on paper or online) at the beginning of the study and a quality of life and eating behaviors questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of the study. These forms will include questions on medical history, emotions, well-being, and eating habits. - Participants in both groups will have one diabetes clinic visit at the NIH Clinical Center or at Children s National Medical Center (CNMC) at the beginning of the study and two follow-up visits at the NIH or CNMC approximately 3 months apart. All visits include a physical examination, detailed medical history, and laboratory testing which is part of routine care for diabetes. - Participants assigned to the buddy group will receive phone or online messages from the buddy once a week and will meet with the buddy once a month for less than 1 hour. The purpose of the in-person visit is to get to know each other better outside the usual hospital or clinic environment. The visits should take place at home, but may also take place elsewhere, for example, at schools, cafes, or libraries chosen by both the participant and the buddy. These face-to-face meetings may also take place at NIH or at CNMC if this is more convenient.
Rationale: Cardiovascular complications in type 2 diabetes are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. Endothelial dysfunction is regarded as an important factor in these vascular complications. The introduction of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues and dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes is of special interest because of possible influences on endothelial function. Numerous reports have shown that GLP-1 improves endothelial function. Objective: To determine whether a four week treatment with vildagliptin compared to acarbose improves endothelial dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The optimal insulin therapy in T2DM is controversial and its impact on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (or NAFLD, a common condition in T2DM; Cusi K, Current Diabetes Reports 2009) has not been systematically studied before, and in particular, never when using the new insulin formulations detemir (Levemir®) or aspart (Novolog®). This study was to determine the effect on hepatic steatosis and insulin secretion/action of lowering the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) to target with once daily basal insulin detemir alone or combining insulin detemir with premeal insulin aspart in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In the first 3 months the investigators will optimize metabolic control in all patients with intensive basal (bedtime) detemir insulin aiming at a normal fasting plasma glucose. After this treatment period, patients will be randomized in the second 3 months in a 2:1 ratio to insulin detemir or detemir plus aspart. The investigators propose that insulin will improve day-long glycemic control and A1c, reduce hepatic steatosis (NAFLD) (primary endpoint) and insulin secretion/sensitivity being well tolerated while causing minimal weight gain and hypoglycemia (secondary endpoints). The study will allow to assess if there is an additional benefit of adding pre-meal rapid-acting insulin aspart to basal insulin to these endpoints.
The primary aim of the study is to determine if non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing and supportive periodontal therapy) is efficacious compared to delayed therapy in reducing elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) at 6 months post-randomization in subjects with type 2 diabetes and untreated, moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis. The secondary aims of the study are to: 1. evaluate whether 6 month (or shorter-term (3 month)) changes in clinical measures of chronic periodontitis (gingival index, bleeding on probing, probing depth, clinical attachment level) are related to changes in HbA1c and fasting glucose or insulin resistance as measured by the Homeostasis Model Assessment 2 (HOMA2). 2. assess the 3 month and 6 month efficacy of periodontal therapy on all of the above study outcomes. If a treatment response is observed for any of the study outcomes at 3 months, then the trial can evaluate whether this response is sustained at 6 months.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of KRP-104 on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on metformin alone.
The major objective of this study is to conduct a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial to assess whether oral alpha lipoic acid supplementation will decrease cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in obese subjects.
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of Diamel (dietary supplement) administration in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes receiving insulin therapy. The duration of this double-blind placebo controlled phase 3 clinical trial will be 24 weeks. The estimated number of patients to be recruited and randomized for the study is 116. Daily insulin requirements, blood glucose (fasting and post-prandial) concentrations, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), triglycerides and cholesterol will be assessed at the beginning and after 24 weeks of treatment.
The purpose of this study is to obtain continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data from individuals taking Welchol compared to placebo. The CGM data will determine the effect on glucose control of adding Welchol to an anti-diabetic medication regimen.