DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE

Automated insulin delivery systems in elderly patients with brittle type 2 diabetes
Telci Caklili O, Cetin F, Ozkan M, Sahiner E, Cakmak R, Keskin E, Hacisahinogullari H, Goncuoglu ES and Yilmaz MT
Geriatric diabetes is complicated by the frailty of this population, and hypoglycemia with insulin is not uncommon in these patients. Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems may provide better glycemic control in elderly patients with brittle type 2 diabetes.
Association between liver steatosis, fibrosis, and the onset of type 2 diabetes in overweight individuals: A fibroscan-based study in Southern Italy
Guido D, Cerabino N, Di Chito M, Di Stasi V, De Nucci S, Shahini E, Giannuzzi V, Cozzolongo R, Coletta S, Stabile D, Ancona A, Longo G, Fontana L, Giannelli G and De Pergola G
This study aims to explore the association between liver steatosis and fibrosis, as assessed by Fibroscan, and the onset of type 2 diabetes in overweight, medication-free men and women.
Global, regional, and national burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus attributable to particulate matter pollution from 1990 to 2021: An analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021
Xie D, Shen Z, Yang L, Zhou D, Li C and Liu F
The study uses GBD 2021 data to measure the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) burden linked to particulate matter pollution (PM) exposure, highlighting environmental factors as rising contributors to the disease.
Adequate sleep duration accentuates the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor variant on HbA1c: A gene-environment interaction study
Wei J, Wu H, Zheng Y, Wang N, Benedict C, Chen W and Tan X
Both glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) agonists and lifestyle modifications are widely adopted in managing glycemia. However, the joint effects of GLP1R agonists with lifestyle on glycemic traits have not been evaluated.
Perceptions and understanding of family pediatricians regarding the new Italian Type 1 Diabetes screening program
Mari J, Solidoro S, Braida C, Tamaro G, Faleschini E and Tornese G
Italy is the first country to implement a nationwide Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) screening program aimed at reducing cases of diabetic ketoacidosis and potentially delaying disease progression through early interventions. This study assesses the knowledge, perceptions, and willingness of family pediatricians (FPs) to participate in this program.
Real world effectiveness of oral semaglutide: Focus on patients with type 2 diabetes older than 75 years
Baronti W, Lencioni C, Occhipinti M, Nicolucci A, Cianni GD and
Data on the efficacy of oral semaglutide (OS) in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes are still lacking. This study evaluates the effectiveness of OS in a real world setting with a large ≥75 year old population.
The prognostic significance of diabetes in non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: A meta-analysis
Nguyen NN, Ha Nguyen TH, Hoang KD, Vo TK, Minh Pham QH and Chen YC
Studies on the prognosis of patients with diabetes and non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the era of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are limited, and existing findings remain inconsistent. This meta-analysis explored the association between diabetes and survival outcomes in this population.
Increased prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome during COVID-19: A propensity score-matched study
Trimarco V, Izzo R, Pacella D, Virginia Manzi M, Trama U, Lembo M, Piccinocchi R, Gallo P, Esposito G, Morisco C, Rozza F, Mone P, Jankauskas SS, Piccinocchi G, Santulli G and Trimarco B
A recent presidential advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA) has introduced the term cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome to describe the complex interplay among health conditions linking heart, kidney, and metabolism. The aim of our study was to compare the prevalence of concurrent CKM syndrome components before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify associated risk factors. We conducted a study utilizing data from a real-world population obtained from a primary care database. The study cohort comprised a closed group followed over a 6-year period (2017-2022). A total of 81,051 individuals were included: 32,650 in the pre-pandemic period and 48,401 in the 2020-2022 triennium. After propensity-score matching for sex, age, and BMI, the study included 30,511 participants for each period. 3554 individuals were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the pre-pandemic period, compared to 7430 during the pandemic. Hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity displayed significant increases in prevalence during the pandemic, and prediabetes had a particularly sharp rise of 170%. Age-stratified analyses revealed a higher burden of CKM conditions with advancing age. Our findings indicate a substantial increase in the prevalence of CKM syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly half of the patients exhibiting one or more CKM syndrome components.
Postpartum dysglycaemia after early gestational diabetes: Follow-up of women in the TOBOGM randomised controlled trial
Cheung NW, Rhou YJJ, Immanuel J, Hague WM, Teede H, Nolan CJ, Peek MJ, Flack JR, McLean M, Wong VW, Hibbert EJ, Kautzky-Willer A, Harreiter J, Backman H, Gianatti E, Sweeting A, Mohan V and Simmons D
To evaluate the incidence and predictors of postpartum dysglycaemia among high-risk women who develop early gestational diabetes (eGDM) prior to 20 weeks' gestation.
Target gene variations of PPAR isoforms may contribute to MODY heterogeneity: A preliminary comparative study with type 2 diabetes
Yilmaz-Aydogan H, Kanca-Demirci D, Gul N, Aydogan C, Poyrazoglu S, Tutuncu Y, Malikova F, Ozturk O and Satman I
The objective of this study was to evaluate the associations of several genetic variants of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) on clinical and laboratory parameters in patients with maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), and possible contribution to heterogeneity of the disease.
Curalin supplement as add-on therapy for type 2 diabetes Mellitus
Raz I, Weinberg Sibony R, Dor S, Rozenberg A, Yanuv I, Yigdal O, Elul R and Segev O
To examine the efficacy and safety of Curalin, as a supplement to anti-diabetic drugs (ADD).
Insulin autoimmune syndrome induced by omeprazole in an Asian Male with HLA-DRB1*0406 Subtype: A case report
Ai S, Zhang Z and Wu X
Insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) is characterized by hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia and elevated anti-insulin antibodies. While thiol-containing drugs commonly induce IAS, cases induced by proton pump inhibitors are rare. We report a case of IAS induced by omeprazole in a 27-year-old Chinese man with the HLA-DRB1*0406 subtype. This patient presented with Whipple's triad after taking omeprazole without concurrent insulin use. The mixed-meal tolerance test (MMTT) and insulin-C-peptide release tests revealed a rapid surge in insulin levels within one hour, with a non-significant increase in C-peptide and a significant rise in insulin after precipitation. Further examination revealed high-titer positive insulin autoantibodies, leading to a diagnosis of insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS). Symptoms resolved upon discontinuation of omeprazole and adherence to dietary recommendations, with insulin autoantibody levels decreasing after a 6-month follow-up. This case highlights omeprazole's potential to induce IAS, underscoring the need for vigilance due to widespread use of proton pump inhibitor.
SGLT2 inhibitors, cardiovascular outcomes, and mortality across the spectrum of kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Spiazzi BF, Piccoli GF, Wayerbacher LF, Pedro N Lubianca J, Scalco BG, Scheffler MH, Fraga BL, Colpani V and Gerchman F
To evaluate the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality across KDIGO and urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio [UACR] groups.
Unraveling the impaired incretin effect in obesity and type 2 diabetes: Key role of hyperglycemia-induced unscheduled glycolysis and glycolytic overload
Rabbani N and Thornalley PJ
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists and GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) co-agonists are major treatment options for subjects with obesity and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). They counter without addressing the mechanistic cause of the impaired incretin effect associated with obesity and T2DM. Incretin effect impairment is characterized by decreased secretion of incretins from enteroendocrine cells and incretin resistance of pancreatic β-cells. It is linked to hyperglycemia. We present evidence that subversion of the gating of glucose entry into glycolysis, mainly by glucokinase (hexokinase-4), during persistent hyperglycemia in enteroendocrine cells, pancreatic β- and α-cells and appetite-regulating neurons contributes to the biochemical mechanism of the impaired incretin effect. Unscheduled glycolysis and glycolytic overload thereby produced decreases cell signalling of incretin secretion to glucose and other secretion stimuli and incretin receptor responses. This mechanism provides a guide for development of alternative therapies targeting recovery of the impaired incretin effect.
Pancreatic fat infiltration is associated with risk of vertebral fracture in older patients with type 2 diabetes: A longitudinal multicenter study
Wang J, Wei Z, Wang Y, Zhang D, Wang M, Chen X, Xia P, Wang J, Xie C and Chen X
Patients with type 2diabetesmellitus (T2DM) have high fracture risk. This study explored the associations between pancreatic computed tomography (CT) attenuation, a marker of pancreatic fat, and risk of vertebral fracture in T2DM patients.
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Salivary glycated albumin could be as reliable a marker of glycemic control as blood glycated albumin in people with diabetes
Aihara M, Yano K, Irie T, Nishi M, Yachiku K, Minoura I, Sekimizu K, Sakurai Y, Kadowaki T, Yamauchi T and Kubota N
Measurements of diabetes-related biomarkers are necessary to assess glycemic control. The commonly used finger-prick blood glucose and HbA1c measurements are invasive, as is blood glycated albumin (GA) measurement. Therefore, we developed a non-invasive method, namely, measurement of the salivary GA with high accuracy using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method.
Cardiovascular disease modifies the relationship between systolic blood pressure and outcomes in people with diabetes
Cai A, Wang J, Feng X, Parati G, Wang JG, Feng Y and Nie Z
We aimed to evaluate the influences of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on the relationship between baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP) and outcomes in community populations with diabetes.
Real-world efficacy and safety of open-source automated insulin delivery for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus: Experience from mainland China
Zhou Y, Lei M, Yang D, Ling P, Ni Y, Deng H, Xu W, Yang X, Yan J, John Wheeler B and Weng J
Open-source automated insulin delivery systems are increasingly adopted yet predominantly discussed outside of Asia. This study aimed to describe efficacy and safety of android artificial pancreas (AAPS) in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) from mainland China.
Reproductive factors predict risks of cardiovascular disease and premature death in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes: The Fukuoka Diabetes Registry
Oshiro A, Ohkuma T, Iwase M, Higashi T, Yoshinari M and Kitazono T
Reproductive factors (reproductive period, age at menarche, and age at menopause) are associated with a risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death in individuals without focusing on comorbid diabetes. However, it remains unclear whether this association also applies to individuals with diabetes. This study investigated the relationship between reproductive factors and the risk of CVD and death in postmenopausal Japanese women with type 2 diabetes.
Virtual diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy using metabolomics in place of kidney biopsy: The DIAMOND study
Woon Kim D, Jin Kim H, Young Seong E, Soo Kim S, Lee S, Kim S, Hwa Kwon C and Heon Song S
To explore the clinical factors and urinary metabolites that predict biopsy-confirmed diabetic nephropathy (DN) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).