introdouction: periodontal treatment could have a positive effect on diabetes control . in this study, the researchers evaluated the efficacy of utilizing glucometer devices to detect glycemic levels in dental offices on inducing motivation towards the oral health care of diabetic patients. materials and methods: eighty volunteer patients with moderate periodontitis were selected for participat...

background: diabetes mellitus type 2 with dyslipidemia is a common disease. previous studies suggest that chemical constituent present in pinus eldarica (p. eldarica) nut posesess antioxidant properties and positively affect glucose metabolism. however blood glucose and cholesterol lowering effects of p. eldarica nut have not been studied so far. objective: the present study was undertaken to e...

Interventions aimed at improving glucose regulatory mechanisms have been suggested as a possible source of cognitive enhancement in the elderly. In particular, previous research has identified episodic memory as a target for facilitation after either moderate increases in glycaemia (after a glucose drink) or after improvements in glucose regulation. The present study aimed to extend this resear...

background neuropathy is one of the most complications of diabetes that may be associated with changes in the structure and function of the basement membranes in nerves. laminin is one of the most important components of basement membranes in sciatic nerve. objectives in this study, the protective effects of alpha lipoic acid (ala) as an antioxidant agent on blood glucose level, body weight and...

introduction: spirituality is taken deeply into consideration as a part of health because of its role in the control of chronic diseases and its importance in determination of life purpose in the elderly. this study aimed to investigate the association between spiritual health and blood sugar control in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on ...

background: cornus mas l, an olive-shaped red-colored single-seeded fruit, is used in traditional medicine in different parts of europe and asia. objectives: in the present study, 40 male wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups, and the effects of 21 days of intraperitoneally (ip) administration of 50, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight of c. mas hydro-methanolic extract on the rats hemat...

background: use of glucosamine as an alternative treatment for osteoarthritis is becoming more frequent, including in those who have diabetes at the same time. the results from in vitro and animal studies propose that glucosamine may inversely affect glucose metabolism. however, the recommended dose of oral glucosamine in healthy people or diabetics did not have such effects consistently. the a...