BACKGROUND We explored the relevance of blood type to ovarian reserve, as reflected by early follicular phase FSH levels. METHODS For this cross-sectional observational study, early follicular phase serum levels of FSH (mIU/ml) and estradiol (E2, pg/ml), and information on blood type (A, B, AB and O) and patient age were procured for female patients, ≤ 45 years age (n= 544), who were undergoi...

Both insulin resistance and insulin concentrations correlate with blood pressure in nondiabetic subjects, but there is no consensus on these relations in subjects with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, perhaps because of the use of nonspecific insulin assays and clinic blood pressure measurement. Therefore, we have investigated the relation between ambulatory blood pressure, insulin sensitivity (...

background: rosa canina l. (rose hip) has been traditionally used to treat diabetes mellitus in iran. however, no scientific human study has determined its efficacy in diabetic patients. objective: this study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of r. canina fruit aqueous extract in type 2 diabetic patients. methods: sixty patients with type 2 diabetes, aged 35 - 60 years with fast...

Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic diseases. It is estimated that its worldwide prevalence will reach to 21% up to 2050. In Iran the prevalence of diabetes is estimated to be about 14%. It divided in two categories: type 1 and type 2. Diabetes type 1 is due to absolute deficiency of insulin secretion, and type 2 characterised by resistances to insulin and its inadequate compensation...

Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in type 2 diabetics and is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in such patients. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome according to the three criteria of ATPIII, IDF and the new criteria for metabolic syndrome diagnosis in Kerman, Iran.This cross-sectional study was performed on 950 diabetic type 2 patient...