The results of recent outcome trials challenge hypotheses that tight control of both glycohemoglobin and blood pressure diminishes macrovascular events and survival among type 2 diabetic patients. Relevant questions exist regarding the adequacy of glycohemoglobin alone as a measure of diabetes control. Are we ignoring mechanisms of vasculotoxicity (profibrosis, altered angiogenesis, hypertrophy...

We compared results for glycohemoglobin obtained from fresh whole blood or separated erythrocyte samples with results obtained after storage. We judged the storage condition to be acceptable ("stable") if the glycohemoglobin results after storage were within the 95 confidence interval (+/- SD) of the results obtained for the specimens on the day of venipuncture. Hemolysates can validly be store...

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. There is a large population in the world suffering from this disease, and the healthcare costs increase every year. It is a chronic disorder resulting from insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia and has a high risk of development of complications for the eyes, kidneys, peripheral nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Quick di...

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Between 1989 and 2003, the incidence of type 1 diabetes in youth increased at approximately 3.9% per year with a projected doubling of cases in children aged <5 yr between 2005 and 2015 (1). This has substantial impact on those affected, their families, on pediatric diabetes care, and on national health care budgets. Much ...

On the basis of the results of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), the American Diabetes Association (ADA) now recommends tight control of blood glucose to near-normal concentrations as the primary goal for most eligible insulin-dependent diabetic patients. In the DCCT, intensive therapeutic intervention was based on frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose and monthly measure...

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Relevance . Saliva performs some essential functions indispensable for oral health. Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) often complain of xerostomia. Long-term dry mucosa in diabetic patients adversely affects the quality life and causes speech. chewing. swallowing. taste problems; it leads to multiple caries inflammatory periodontal diseases. Aim To evaluate detection rate determine x erostom...