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Liu C, Hua L, Xin Z. Greater upper limb muscle mass associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality compared with other muscle groups in diabetics. Nutrition 2024; 122:112386. [PMID: 38442653 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Although muscle mass and its distribution have been shown to affect prognosis, the association between regional muscle mass and cardiovascular mortality risk in diabetic patients remains unclear. METHODS This prospective cohort study analyzed data from 2166 individuals with diabetes who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Survey conducted in the United States between 2003 to 2006 and 2011 to 2018, linked to the National Death Index. Weighted Kaplan-Meier analysis and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to explore the association between different regional lean mass and cardiovascular mortality. RESULTS The weighted Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed statistically significant differences in survival probabilities across lean upper limbs, lean lower limbs, lean gynoid, and lean trunk mass levels in diabetic participants (P < 0.05). In the multivariate adjusted Cox proportional hazards models, higher levels of upper limb lean mass were found to be associated with decreased cardiovascular mortality (hazard ratio, 0.589; 95% confidence interval, 0.332-0.976; P = 0.041). Notably, this correlation was more significant in men (hazard ratio, 0.378; 95% confidence interval, 0.171-0.834; P = 0.016), which was indicated by the results of the Cox regression and nonlinear regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS Higher upper limb lean mass is associated with lower cardiovascular mortality compared with other regional lean mass in patients with diabetes, especially for men. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms involved in muscle metabolic differentiation.
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- Chang Liu
- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Mathematics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Boccardi V. Sarcopenia: A dive into metabolism to promote a multimodal, preventive, and regenerative approach. Mech Ageing Dev 2024; 219:111941. [PMID: 38750969 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2024.111941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, poses a significant challenge in the field of geriatrics and gerontology, impacting the health and independence of older adults. Understanding and addressing sarcopenia is crucial for optimizing clinical outcomes and enhancing the quality of life along with aging. By synthesizing current research findings and theoretical frameworks, this review elucidates the multifaceted mechanisms underlying sarcopenia, mainly focusing on energy balance and metabolic processes. Furthermore, the manuscript explores the implications of sarcopenia on overall health outcomes, functional decline, and quality of life in older individuals. The study concludes with a perspective on the role of preventive and regenerative medicine in sarcopenia, where the two main lifestyle pillars (exercise and diet) represent key factors.
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- Virginia Boccardi
- Division of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
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Rentflejsz J, Wojszel ZB. Diabetes Mellitus Should Be Considered While Analysing Sarcopenia-Related Biomarkers. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1107. [PMID: 38398421 PMCID: PMC10889814 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13041107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Sarcopenia is a chronic, progressive skeletal muscle disease characterised by low muscle strength and quantity or quality, leading to low physical performance. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are more at risk of sarcopenia than euglycemic individuals. Because of several shared pathways between the two diseases, sarcopenia is also a risk factor for developing T2DM in older patients. Various biomarkers are under investigation as potentially valuable for sarcopenia diagnosis and treatment monitoring. Biomarkers related to sarcopenia can be divided into markers evaluating musculoskeletal status (biomarkers specific to muscle mass, markers of the neuromuscular junction, or myokines) and markers assuming causal factors (adipokines, hormones, and inflammatory markers). This paper reviews the current knowledge about how diabetes and T2DM complications affect potential sarcopenia biomarker concentrations. This review includes markers recently proposed by the expert group of the European Society for the Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) as those that may currently be useful in phase II and III clinical trials of sarcopenia: myostatin (MSTN); follistatin (FST); irisin; brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF); procollagen type III N-terminal peptide (PIIINP; P3NP); sarcopenia index (serum creatinine to serum cystatin C ratio); adiponectin; leptin; insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1); dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS); C-reactive protein (CRP); interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). A better understanding of factors influencing these biomarkers' levels, including diabetes and diabetic complications, may lead to designing future studies and implementing results in clinical practice.
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- Justyna Rentflejsz
- Doctoral School, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland
- Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Geriatrics, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-471 Bialystok, Poland;
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Wei W, Xie C, Cao R, Que Y, Zhong X, Chen Z, Lv F, Kang Q, Lin R, Cao B, Lai X, Tu M. Ultrasound Assessment of the Gastrocnemius Muscle as a Potential Tool for Identifying Sarcopenia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2023; 16:3435-3444. [PMID: 37929058 PMCID: PMC10624255 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s435517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to examine the clinical significance of ultrasound evaluation of the gastrocnemius muscle (GM) in identifying sarcopenia in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods One hundred and fifty-three patients with T2D were included in this study. We measured the appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), handgrip strength, and 6-meter walking speed. The US-derived muscle thickness (MT), cross-sectional area (CSA), and shear wave ultrasound elastography (SWE) of GM were also measured. We assessed the correlations between clinical indicators and US features. The model for screening sarcopenia was established using stepwise logistic regression. Stepwise linear regression was used to identify a set of variables that jointly estimated ASMI. The model's ability to identify sarcopenia and low muscle mass was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results The prevalence of sarcopenia in this study was 24.2%. The CSA, MT and SWE values of the patients with sarcopenia were lower than those of patients without sarcopenia (all p < 0.05). ASMI was positively correlated with CSA (r = 0.56, p < 0.001) and MT (r = 0.39, p < 0.001). Handgrip strength was positively correlated with CSA (r = 0.45, p < 0.001), MT (r = 0.25, p < 0.001), and SWE (r = 0.26, p = 0.002). A diagnostic model for sarcopenia was established with a sensitivity of 81.1%, specificity of 75.0%, and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.800. The estimated ASMI equation was developed and found to have a positive correlation with actual ASMI (r = 0.70, p < 0.001). It was also effective in diagnosing low muscle mass, with an AUC of 0.787 for males and 0.783 for females. Conclusion Ultrasonographic assessment of the gastrocnemius muscle was found to be a useful and convenient method for detecting sarcopenia in patients with T2D.
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- Wen Wei
- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Endocrinology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Science and Education, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350004, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, 364000, People’s Republic of China
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McNeil S, Waller K, Poy Lorenzo YS, Mateevici OC, Telianidis S, Qi S, Churilov I, MacIsaac RJ, Galligan A. Detection, management, and prevention of diabetes-related foot disease in the Australian context. World J Diabetes 2023; 14:942-957. [PMID: 37547594 PMCID: PMC10401446 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i7.942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a widely feared complication among people who live with diabetes. In Australia and globally, rates of disability, cardio-vascular disease, lower extremity amputation, and mortality are significantly increased in patients with DFD. In order to understand and prevent these outcomes, we analyse the common pathogenetic processes of neuropathy, arterial disease, and infection. The review then summarises important management considerations through the interdisciplinary lens. Using Australian and international guidelines, we offer a stepwise, evidence-based practical approach to the care of patients with DFD.
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- Scott McNeil
- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Podiatry, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Pharmacy, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Australia
- Department of Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations, School of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville 3010, Victoria, Australia
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- High Risk Foot Service, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy 3065, Victoria, Australia
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Souza EÁ, Terra AMSV, Santos ATS. Evaluation of functional parameters of the foot and ankle in elderly with sarcopenia. REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA (1992) 2023; 69:e20221638. [PMID: 37222331 PMCID: PMC10204842 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20221638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE With population aging, the prevalence of sarcopenia has increased. It is a pathology often neglected, with the potential to cause great damage if not diagnosed and treated. The objective of this study was to identify sarcopenic elderly people through the SARC-F score and palm grip test and to evaluate foot and ankle functionality parameters: gait speed, plantar sensitivity, and baropodometry. METHODS This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 20 sarcopenic elderly diagnosed through the SARC-F score and the handgrip strength test, from which demographic data were obtained, and the three functional tests related to the foot and ankle were performed. RESULTS No individual was aware of the term sarcopenia. Regarding gait speed, 20 (100%) presented values compatible with sarcopenia (average of 0.52 m/s). Regarding plantar sensitivity, five (25%) of the patients showed changes in the exam with the detection of insensitivity. Regarding baropodometry, higher pressure values were observed in the right foot (average of 52.9±7.01%) compared to the left (average of 47.10±7.01%) and in the hindfoot (average of 55.85±16.21%) compared to the forefoot (mean 44.15±15.35%). When correlating the analyzed variables with the SARC-F scores, the only association that showed statistical significance (p<0.05) was the dynamometry on the right. CONCLUSION The SARC-F score and the handgrip strength test are easy to apply in the screening of sarcopenia, and the functional parameters of the foot and ankle were shown to be altered in the studied group.
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Wang L, Lin X, Huang H, Wang Y, Liang X, Zheng X, Xu L. Low rectus femoris mass index is closely associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1148093. [PMID: 37152962 PMCID: PMC10160655 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1148093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Aims To assess the association of rectus femoris mass index (RFMI) with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Totally 948 T2DM cases were enrolled. Nerve conduction parameters, quantitative sensory threshold and rectus femoris cross-sectional area (RFCSA) were obtained, and rectus femoris mass index (RFMI=RFCSA/height2) was derived. The patients were assigned to four groups based on interquartile spacing of RFMI. Results Motor/sensory nerve amplitude and conduction velocity (CV) were significantly lower in the low-level RFMI groups (all P<0.05). RFMI was positively associated with mean motor/sensory nerve amplitude and CV (both P<0.05). T2DM duration above 10 years and RFMI below 2.37cm²/m² had significant associations with DPN (both P<0.001). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis demonstrated cutoffs for T2DM duration and RFMI of 7 years and 2.2 cm²/m², respectively (AUC=0.75, 95% CI: 0.72-0.79; sensitivity, 68.4%; specificity, 66.8%). Conclusion DPN is significantly associated with reduced RFMI in T2DM patients. Decreased muscle mass seems to be associated with motor/sensory nerve amplitude and CV. RFMI combined with T2DM duration may represent a potent tool for predicting DPN occurrence in T2DM cases. Clinical trial registration http://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2100049150.
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- Lina Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Huiqiao Medical Centre, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Lingling Xu,
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Tan Y, Liu X, Yang Y, Li B, Yu F, Zhao W, Fu C, Yu X, Han Z, Cheng M. Metabolomics analysis reveals serum biomarkers in patients with diabetic sarcopenia. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1119782. [PMID: 37033246 PMCID: PMC10073735 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1119782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic sarcopenia (DS) is characterized by muscle atrophy, slower nerve conduction, reduced maximum tension generated by skeletal muscle contraction, and slower contraction rate. Hence, DS can cause limb movement degeneration, slow movement, reduced balance, reduced metabolic rate, falls, fractures, etc. Moreover, the relevant early biological metabolites and their pathophysiological mechanism have yet to be characterized. METHOD The current cross-sectional study employed serum metabolomics analysis to screen potential noninvasive biomarkers in patients with diabetic sarcopenia. A total of 280 diabetic patients were enrolled in the study (n = 39 sarcopenia [DS], n = 241 without sarcopenia [DM]). Ten patients were randomly selected from both groups. Non-targeted metabolomic analysis was performed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS A total of 632 differential metabolites were identified, including 82 that were significantly differentially abundant (P < 0.05, VIP > 1, FC > 1.2 or FC < 0.8). Compared with the DM group, the contents of pentadecanoic acid, 5'-methylthioadenosine (5'-MTA), N,N-dimethylarginine (asymmetric dimethylarginine, ADMA), and glutamine in the DS group were significantly increased, while that of isoxanthohumol was decreased. DISCUSSION Based on receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, pentadecanoic acid, 5'-MTA, ADMA, and glutamine may serve as potential biomarkers of DS. Moreover, ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and the mammalian target of the rapamycin signaling pathway were found to potentially have important regulatory roles in the occurrence and development of DS (P < 0.05). Collectively, the differential metabolites identified in this study provide new insights into the underlying pathophysiology of DS and serve as a basis for therapeutic interventions.
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- Yuwei Tan
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Aixinzhuoer Medical Laboratory, Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Proteomics of Shandong Province, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Jinan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine (202132001), Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Mei Cheng,
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Ding L, Fan Y, Qiao J, He J, Wang R, He Q, Cui J, Ma Z, Zheng F, Gao H, Dai C, Wei H, Li J, Cao Y, Hu G, Liu M. Distribution of lean mass and mortality risk in patients with type 2 diabetes. Prim Care Diabetes 2022; 16:824-828. [PMID: 36272915 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the study is to evaluate the association of distribution of lean mass with the risk of all-cause mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes. METHODS The present cohort study included 2 335 patients with type 2 diabetes. Lean mass was assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Cox proportional hazards regressions were used to estimate the association of lean mass distribution on the risk of mortality. RESULTS The average age of the patients was 58 years at baseline and 51.4% of patients were women. During a median follow-up of 4.31 years, 128 patients died. The multivariable-adjusted hazards ratios for all-cause mortality were 1.00, 1.63 (0.89-2.99), and 2.68(1.51-4.76) across the tertiles of android-to-gynoid lean mass ratio (P for trend < 0.001), respectively. The positive association of android-to-gynoid lean mass ratio with the risk of all-cause mortality was present among patients of different ages, body mass index ≥ 24 kg/m2, hemoglobin A1c ≥ 7.0%, nonsmokers, men, patients using insulin, and patients with diabetes durations of more than 10 years. CONCLUSIONS Higher android-to-gynoid lean mass ratio, assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, was significantly associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes.
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- Li Ding
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China; Chronic Disease Epidemiology Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China
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- Chronic Disease Epidemiology Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China.
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Wei W, Li S, Liu J, Liu Y, Chen K, Chen S, Tu M, Chen H. Prognostic value of creatinine-to-cystatin c ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cohort study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2022; 14:176. [PMID: 36419088 PMCID: PMC9686100 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-022-00958-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The serum creatinine-to-cystatin C ratio (Scr/Scys) has been suggested as a surrogate marker of muscle mass and a predictor of adverse outcomes in many diseases. However, the prognostic value of Scr/Scys in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is unknown. The aim of this study is to assess the prognostic value of Scr/Scys in patients with T2DM. METHODS In this retrospective observational study, we enrolled 3668 T2DM patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG). Serum creatinine (Scr) and serum cystatin C (Scys) levels were measured at admission. The study population was separated into low muscle mass (low-MM) and normal muscle mass (normal-MM) groups by Scr/Scys cut-off point. The association between muscle mass and long-term all-cause mortality was examined using Cox regression analysis. RESULTS During a median follow-up of 4.9 (3.0-7.1) years, a total of 352 (9.6%) patients died. The mortality was higher in patients with low-MM as compared with patients with normal-MM (11.1% vs. 7.3%; p < 0.001). Low muscle mass was associated with increased risk for long-term all-cause mortality, regardless of whether Scr/Scys were used as a continuous variable (adjusted hazard ratio: 1.08 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03 to 1.13]; p = 0.009) or a categorial variable (adjusted hazard ratio: 1.36 [95% CI 1.03 to 1.75]; p = 0.021). CONCLUSION Low muscle mass assessed by Scr/Scys was associated with increased risk of long-term all-cause mortality in diabetic patients.
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- Wen Wei
- Department of Endocrinology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Coronary Heart Disease Prevention, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated South China Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China
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- Global Health Research Center, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Science, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Fujian Longyan First Hospital, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Purnamasari D, Tetrasiwi EN, Kartiko GJ, Astrella C, Husam K, Laksmi PW. Sarcopenia and Chronic Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Rev Diabet Stud 2022; 18:157-165. [PMID: 36309772 PMCID: PMC9652710 DOI: 10.1900/rds.2022.18.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Sarcopenia, defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength and/or a decrease in physical performance, is classically related to aging. However, chronic disease, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), may accelerate the development of sarcopenia. Previous studies found strong association between T2DM and sarcopenia. Insulin resistance that exists in T2DM is thought to be the key mediator for impaired physical function and mobility which may lead to sarcopenia. T2DM may cause sarcopenia through the mediation of insulin resistance, inflammation, accumulation of advanced glycation end-products, and oxidative stress that may affect muscle mass and strength, protein metabolism, and vascular and mitochondrial dysfunction. On the other hand, loss of muscle in sarcopenia may play a role in the development of T2DM through the decreased production of myokines that play a role in glucose and fat metabolism. This review highlights the findings of existing literature on the relationship between T2DM and sarcopenia which emphasize the pathophysiology, chronic vascular complications, and the course of macrovascular and microvascular complications in T2DM.
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- Dyah Purnamasari
- Division of Endocrinology Metabolism and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia,,Metabolic Disorder, Cardiovascular and Aging Research Center, The Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Division of Geriatric, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.,Address correspondence to: Purwita Wijaya Laksmi, e-mail:
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Wannarong T, Sukpornchairak P, Naweera W, Geiger CD, Ungprasert P. Association between diabetic peripheral neuropathy and sarcopenia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2022; 22:785-789. [DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Thapat Wannarong
- Department of Neurology Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Cleveland Ohio USA
- Neuromuscular Division, Department of Neurology Duke University Hospital Durham North Carolina USA
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- Department of Neurology Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Cleveland Ohio USA
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- Nephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine King Narai Hospital Lopburi Thailand
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- Department of Neurology Neurological Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Cleveland Ohio USA
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- Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland Ohio USA
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Karakousis ND, Pyrgioti EE, Georgakopoulos PN, Papanas N. Sarcopenia, Frailty and Diabetic Foot: A Mini Narrative Review. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2022:15347346221111420. [PMID: 35791577 DOI: 10.1177/15347346221111420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The aim of this narrative mini review was to investigate the potential association of the diabetic foot (DF) with sarcopenia and frailty. Data is still limited, but it appears that DF patients may be more prone to frailty. In addition, patients with DF and sarcopenia exhibit more frequently foot ulcers and amputations, as well as increased mortality rates post-operatively. Further studies are now needed to see how these realizations may be used in clinical practice, aiming to improve DF outcomes.
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Centre-Diabetic Foot Clinic, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Hamamoto Y, Ouhara K, Miyagawa T, Shintani T, Komatsu N, Kajiya M, Matsuda S, Fujita T, Sasaki S, Iwata T, Ohno H, Yoneda M, Mizuno N, Kurihara H. Masticatory dysfunction in patients with diabetic neuropathy: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269594. [PMID: 35666758 PMCID: PMC9170089 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Chewing well is essential for successful diet therapy and control of blood glucose level in patients with diabetes. In addition, long-term hyperglycemia is a risk factor for microvascular complications, which are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Hence, it is plausible that masticatory disorder may be relevant to diabetic microvascular complications which is caused by long-term hyperglycemia. The aim of this study was to investigate whether masticatory disorders are relevant to diabetic microvascular complications. Methods This cross-sectional study included 172 patients with type 2 diabetes who underwent educational hospitalization in the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetic Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, from April 2016 to March 2020. Masticatory efficiency was determined quantitatively by using the GLUCO SENSOR GS-Ⅱ. Multivariable linear regression models were constructed to examine which factors were related to masticatory efficiency. Statistical significance was defined as a two-sided p value of < 0.05. Results According to the bivariable analysis, masticatory efficiency was significantly correlated with duration of diabetes (p = 0. 049), number of remaining teeth (p < 0.0001), the number of moving teeth (p = 0.007) and condition of diabetic neuropathy (p < 0.0001). Moreover, the number of remaining teeth (p < 0.0001) and diabetic neuropathy (p = 0.007) remained significantly correlated with masticatory efficiency in the multivariable analysis. Conclusions For the first time, we demonstrated that patients with type 2 diabetes who developed diabetic neuropathy had significantly reduced masticatory efficiency. Effective mastication is an important factor in successful diet therapy for diabetes. To prevent the progression of diabetic complications, especially in patients with diabetic neuropathy, it may be necessary to combine individualized therapies from dentists and nutritionists with consideration for the level of masticatory dysfunction.
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- Yuta Hamamoto
- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center in Hiroshima, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Central Clinical Divisions, Center of Oral Clinical Examination, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Internal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Periodontal Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Shi Y, Liu L, Sun X, Jiao J. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined Chinese herbal medicine for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28086. [PMID: 34918663 PMCID: PMC8677943 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine has been widely utilized for pain management in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). However, its results are still inconsistent, and no systematic review has specifically addressed this issue. Thus, this systematic review will comprehensively and systematically investigate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine for pain relief in DPN. METHODS Randomized controlled trials on acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine treatment of DPN published before September of 2021 will be searched in 9 databases including Medline, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Excerpta Medica Database, Sinomed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang, and China Science and Technology Journal Database. The methodological assessment performed using the risk of bias assessment tool of Cochrane, and the level of evidence quality for the main results will be evaluated by a recommended grading, evaluation, formulation, and evaluation system approach. Bayesian network meta-analysis will be conducted using STATA V.14.0 and WinBUGS V.1.4.3. RESULTS This study will provide a high-quality comprehensive evaluation of the safety of acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine for treating DPN. CONCLUSION This systematic review will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine combined with acupuncture in the treatment of DPN, and provide the latest evidence for clinical application. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The protocol of the systematic review does not require ethical approval because it does not involve humans. This article will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant conferences.Registration number: INPLASY2021100004.
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- Yong Shi
- School of Special Education, Changchun University, 6543 Weixing Road, Changchun, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine College of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Nursing College of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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Chung YL, Hou YC, Wang IK, Lu KC, Yen TH. Organophosphate pesticides and new-onset diabetes mellitus: From molecular mechanisms to a possible therapeutic perspective. World J Diabetes 2021; 12:1818-1831. [PMID: 34888010 PMCID: PMC8613664 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i11.1818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Organophosphate is a commonly used pesticide in the agricultural sector. The main action of organophosphate focuses on acetylcholinesterase inhibition, and it therefore contributes to acute cholinergic crisis, intermediate syndrome and delayed neurotoxicity. From sporadic case series to epidemiologic studies, organophosphate has been linked to hyperglycemia and the occurrence of new-onset diabetes mellitus. Organophosphate-mediated direct damage to pancreatic beta cells, insulin resistance related to systemic inflammation and excessive hepatic gluconeogenesis and polymorphisms of the enzyme governing organophosphate elimination are all possible contributors to the development of new-onset diabetes mellitus. To date, a preventive strategy for organophosphate-mediated new-onset diabetes mellitus is still lacking. However, lowering reactive oxygen species levels may be a practical method to reduce the risk of developing hyperglycemia.
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- Ya-Ling Chung
- Department of Medical Laboratory, Cardinal-Tien Hospital, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, New Taipei City 242, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
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- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou 333, Taiwan
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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Lin YJ, Kao TW, Chen WL. Relationship between peripheral neuropathy and cognitive performance in the elderly population. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26071. [PMID: 34011128 PMCID: PMC8137106 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT There are only a few studies that have shown an association of peripheral neuropathy with cognitive impairment in elderly individuals. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between cognitive performance and peripheral neuropathy.From the database of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 1999-2002), each participant completed a household interview, physical performance test, questionnaire regarding personal health, and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) to evaluate cognitive performance. The severity of peripheral neuropathy was assessed based on the number of insensate areas in both feet during monofilament examination. We used the multivariate linear regression to analyze the association of the DSST findings with insensate areas of the worse foot.There were 828 participants in our study from NHANES 1999 to 2002; their mean age was 69.96 ± 7.38 years, and 51.3% were male. The β coefficients of the number of insensate areas associated with the DSST findings were all negative values, and the absolute value increased as the number of insensate areas increased. After adjustment for pertinent variables, the correlations remained significantly negative (all P for trend <.001). In addition, subgroup analysis showed no gender differences in the negative association, but this association was not significant in obese participants (P > .05).Our study provides evidence that the severity of peripheral neuropathy is significantly negatively correlated with cognitive performance.
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- Division of Family Medicine
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center
- Health Management Center, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei
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- Division of Family Medicine
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center
- Health Management Center, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei
- Department of Biochemistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Felicetti G, Thoumie P, Do MC, Schieppati M. Cutaneous and muscular afferents from the foot and sensory fusion processing: Physiology and pathology in neuropathies. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2021; 26:17-34. [PMID: 33426723 DOI: 10.1111/jns.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The foot-sole cutaneous receptors (section 2), their function in stance control (sway minimisation, exploratory role) (2.1), and the modulation of their effects by gait pattern and intended behaviour (2.2) are reviewed. Experimental manipulations (anaesthesia, temperature) (2.3 and 2.4) have shown that information from foot sole has widespread influence on balance. Foot-sole stimulation (2.5) appears to be a promising approach for rehabilitation. Proprioceptive information (3) has a pre-eminent role in balance and gait. Reflex responses to balance perturbations are produced by both leg and foot muscle stretch (3.1) and show complex interactions with skin input at both spinal and supra-spinal levels (3.2), where sensory feedback is modulated by posture, locomotion and vision. Other muscles, notably of neck and trunk, contribute to kinaesthesia and sense of orientation in space (3.3). The effects of age-related decline of afferent input are variable under different foot-contact and visual conditions (3.4). Muscle force diminishes with age and sarcopenia, affecting intrinsic foot muscles relaying relevant feedback (3.5). In neuropathy (4), reduction in cutaneous sensation accompanies the diminished density of viable receptors (4.1). Loss of foot-sole input goes along with large-fibre dysfunction in intrinsic foot muscles. Diabetic patients have an elevated risk of falling, and vision and vestibular compensation strategies may be inadequate (4.2). From Charcot-Marie-Tooth 1A disease (4.3) we have become aware of the role of spindle group II fibres and of the anatomical feet conditions in balance control. Lastly (5) we touch on the effects of nerve stimulation onto cortical and spinal excitability, which may participate in plasticity processes, and on exercise interventions to reduce the impact of neuropathy.
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- Guido Felicetti
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Unit of Neuromotor Rehabilitation, Institute of Montescano, Pavia, Italy
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- Service de rééducation neuro-orthopédique, Hôpital Rothschild APHP, Université Sorbonne, Paris, France.,Agathe Lab ERL Inserm U-1150, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CIAMS, Orsay, France.,Université d'Orléans, CIAMS, Orléans, France
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Mai W, Wei A, Lin X, Wang F, Ye J, Chen P. Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine injection with mecobalamin in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e23702. [PMID: 33429738 PMCID: PMC7793311 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes and the main cause of disability. At present, there is no specific therapeutic regimen. Mecobalamin is often used as a neurotrophic drug, and its long-term effects are not satisfactory when used alone. Clinical practice indicates that traditional Chinese medicine injection with mecobalamin has a therapeutic advantage in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy while it lacks evidence-based medicine. In this scheme, the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine injection with mecobalamin in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been studied. METHODS Computers were used to search the English database (PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science), and Chinese database (CNKI, Wanfang, CBMDISC, VIP). Besides, manual searching was conducted to search for Baidu Scholar, CHICTR, Google Scholar. During the establishment of the database to November 2020, a randomized controlled trial on traditional Chinese medicine injection with mecobalamin in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy was conducted. There were 2 researchers independently conducting data extraction and quality evaluation of literature on the included studies, RevMan5.3 was performed for meta-analysis on the included literature. RESULTS In this study, the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine injection with mecobalamin in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy was evaluated by the total effective rate, motor nerve conduction velocity, sensory nerve conduction velocity, adverse reactions, and glucose metabolism level. CONCLUSION This study can provide an evidence-based basis on the clinical applications of traditional Chinese medicine injection with mecobalamin in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study does not involve patient privacy or rights and does not require approval from an ethics committee. The results may be published in peer-reviewed journals or disseminated at relevant conferences. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/KPW5E.
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- Weihua Mai
- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Medicine, Zhangcha Hospital, Foshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Qiao YS, Chai YH, Gong HJ, Zhuldyz Z, Stehouwer CDA, Zhou JB, Simó R. The Association Between Diabetes Mellitus and Risk of Sarcopenia: Accumulated Evidences From Observational Studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:782391. [PMID: 35002965 PMCID: PMC8734040 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.782391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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AIM We performed a meta-analysis of observational studies to evaluate the association between the presence of sarcopenia and HbA1c, prediabetes, diabetes and diabetic complications. METHOD The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to May 2021. We included full-text English language articles that reported the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with and without diabetes. Quality assessment was performed according to the Newcastle- Ottawa scale for observational studies. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included in the meta-analysis. Three studies showed that high HbA1c levels lead to loss of muscle mass, and one study involving prediabetes showed that people with prediabetes had lower muscle mass, strength, and performance than non-diabetic population. Seven studies showed that people with diabetes had a higher risk of sarcopenia than those without diabetes (combined OR: 2.09, 95% CI:1.62-2.70). The remaining five studies suggested that diabetic complications increased the risk of sarcopenia (combined OR: 2.09,95% CI:1.62-2.70). CONCLUSION High HbA1c levels, prediabetes, diabetes and diabetes complications were associated with an increased risk of sarcopenia. Therapeutic strategies addressed to avoid the conversion of IGT to diabetes and to optimize glycemic control are warranted to prevent or arrest sarcopenia in the diabetic population.
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- Yu-Shun Qiao
- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM) School for Cardiovascular Diseases, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jian-Bo Zhou,
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Derpartment, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Autonomous University, Barcelona, Spain
- Diabetes and Metabolism Research Unit, Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ICSIII), Madrid, Spain
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Bell DSH, Goncalves E. Why Do Falls and Lower Limb Fractures Occur More Frequently in the Diabetic Patient and How Can They Be Prevented? Diabetes Ther 2020; 11:1687-1694. [PMID: 32651838 PMCID: PMC7376770 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-020-00877-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Due to primarily sarcopenia and hypoglycemia but also neuropathy, hypotension, analgesics and polypharmacy, there is an increased incidence of falls and hip fractures in both the type 1 and type 2 diabetic patient. Utilization of insulin, hypotensive drugs, analgesics and perhaps canagliflozin further increases the risk. Thiazolidinedione use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Prolonged hyperglycemia resulting in cross-linking of collagen and advanced glycosylation end products alter the microarchitecture and increase bone fragility. Higher serum vitamin D levels seem to decrease the incidence of both falls and fractures. Following a hip fracture, mortality in the diabetic patient is increased largely because of cardiovascular events and pneumonia. Prevention of sarcopenia includes dietary therapy, vitamin D and testosterone replacement when appropriate.
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- David S H Bell
- Southside Endocrinology and Diabetes and Thyroid Associates, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Southside Endocrinology and Diabetes and Thyroid Associates, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Zhao J, Li Y, Xin L, Sun M, Yu C, Shi G, Bao T, Liu J, Ni Y, Lu R, Wu Y, Fang Z. Clinical Features and Rules of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2020; 2020:5795264. [PMID: 32724325 PMCID: PMC7382735 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5795264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse the clinical features of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and employ data mining technology to explore the rules of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) therapy. METHODS The clinical data of 216 patients with DPN and qi-yin deficiency syndrome were obtained, and the clinical features of the patients were assessed by cluster analysis. Relevant information was entered into the clinical diagnosis and treatment collection system, and data mining techniques were used to analyse the drug frequency, core CHM, CHM pair, and so on. RESULTS In this study, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and homocysteine (HCY) were closely related to the pathogenesis of DPN. Overall, 162 patients had typical DPN syndrome characteristics, and we analysed 216 prescriptions, including 182 CHM. The frequencies of prescription of Astragalus membranaceus, Ligusticum wallichii, Poria cocos, and Radix Rehmanniae were greater than 45%. A Bayesian network analysis diagram showed that the 9 most common core CHM included Astragalus membranaceus, Ligusticum wallichii, Poria cocos, atractylodes rhizome, and Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. According to the association rules of CHM, Radix Ophiopogon is used for Codonopsis pilosula; Astragalus membranaceus and atractylodes rhizome for Rehmannia are also frequently used. Astragalus membranaceus and Cinnamomi Ramulus or Ligusticum wallichii and Moutan bark were highly related to a decreased Michigan Diabetic Neuropathy Score. CONCLUSION HbA1c and HCY are related risk factors for DPN. Numbness is a typical syndrome characteristic. Astragalus membranaceus is a monarch CHM and is used most frequently.
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- Jindong Zhao
- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Information, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230039, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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- Department of Endocrine Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230031, China
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Zhang GY, Chen YF, Dai WX, Zhang D, Huang Y, He WZ, Lin CX. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Increases Electrical Stimulation Threshold of Sciatic Nerve: A Prospective Parallel Cohort Study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:4447-4455. [PMID: 33239897 PMCID: PMC7680690 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s277473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the impact of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and its severity on the threshold of sciatic nerve electrical stimulation in diabetic patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS The case-control study included 60 patients that were divided into non-diabetic patients (control group, n = 26) and diabetic patients (diabetes group, n = 34). All the patients who were scheduled for lower leg, foot, and ankle surgery received a popliteal sciatic nerve block. We recorded the minimum current required to produce motor activity of the sciatic nerve during ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block. RESULTS Among the 60 patients, the sciatic nerve innervated muscle contractile response was successfully elicited in 57 patients (dorsiflexion of foot, plantar flexion, foot valgus or adduction, toe flexion, etc.) under electric stimulation. We failed to elicit the motor response in three patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, even when the stimulation current was 3 mA. The average electrical stimulation threshold (1.0 ± 0.7 mA) in the diabetes group was significantly higher than that of the control group (0.4 ± 0.1 mA). Diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy had a higher electrical stimulation threshold (1.2 ± 0.7 mA) than patients without peripheral neuropathy (0.4 ± 0.1 mA). Furthermore, the electrical stimulation threshold of the sciatic nerve in diabetic patients had a linear dependence on the Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS) peripheral neuropathy score (electrical stimulation threshold [in mA] = 0.125 TCSS score) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The threshold of electrical stimulation to elicit a motor response of the sciatic nerve was increased in diabetic patients, and the threshold of electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve increased with the severity of diabetic nerve dysfunction.
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- Guang Ying Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Cheng Xin Lin; Wen Zheng He Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, No. 6 Shuangyong Road, Qingxiuqu, Nanning530022, People’s Republic of China Email ;
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