G. Galstyan, A. Mayorov, O. G. Melnikova, N. I. Holmskaya, Z. A. Hamradjanov, V. I. Milyutin, M. Shestakova
BACKGROUND: Despite progress in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), the problem of achieving target values of glycemic control remains relevant. In this regard, the search for new integrated solutions that could strengthen disease control and improve clinical outcomes becomes relevant.AIM: To assess the impact of the developed integrated approach to disease management on the clinical and metabolic outcomes of patients with type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) participating in the “NORMA” pilot program for 3 and 6 months.MATERIALS AND METHODS: “NORMA” is the first Russian program designed to implement an integrated approach to DM management combines structured online education, blood glucose monitoring, supervision by endocrinologist, and administrative support. Interium retrospective analysis analysis of pre-existing data generated in the Program was performed from October 2020 to November 2021. Adults (≥18 years) with uncontrolled T1DM or T2DM on insulin (HbA1c>7,0%) with duration of DM ≥6 months were included. The following characteristics were considered: social-demographic parameters, duration of DM, complications, HbA1c, hypoglycemia events, daily insulin dose, patients’ perception of DM checklist (scaled 1-10), level of DM knowledge (questionnaire of 20 points).RESULTS: Data from 185 persons were analyzed: 132 with T1DM and 53 with T2DM, 67% women, the mean age was 41.3±14.4 years; the median DM duration was 12.0 [6.0; 19.0] years, 30 persons (16.3%) were free of any DM complications. Mean HbA1c decreased from 8.8±1.5% to 7.4±1.2% at month 3, and to 7.6±1.5% at month 6 (p<0.001). HbA1c <7.0% was achieved in 38.9% and 38.1% participants after 3 and 6 months, respectively. The total insulin dose has not changed within the program. The DM knowledge level after 3 months of Program increased significantly by 25.4±15.0% (p<0.001). The mean scores of patients’ perceptions of DM after 3 and 6 months increased by 2.1±10.2 % and 2.4±11.0 % (p<0.01), but the median scores (interquartile range) did not change: 0.00% (-3.00–6.00%) and 0.50% (-3.00–9.00%) respectively.CONCLUSION: In a real-life setting, the implementation of an integrated approach to the diabetes management was associated with the improvement of glycemic control without significant changes of total insulin dose.
{"title":"Clinical evaluation of the implementation of the first pilot Russian integrated program for an integrated approach to the management of diabetes mellitus “NORMA”","authors":"G. Galstyan, A. Mayorov, O. G. Melnikova, N. I. Holmskaya, Z. A. Hamradjanov, V. I. Milyutin, M. Shestakova","doi":"10.14341/dm13008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm13008","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Despite progress in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), the problem of achieving target values of glycemic control remains relevant. In this regard, the search for new integrated solutions that could strengthen disease control and improve clinical outcomes becomes relevant.AIM: To assess the impact of the developed integrated approach to disease management on the clinical and metabolic outcomes of patients with type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) participating in the “NORMA” pilot program for 3 and 6 months.MATERIALS AND METHODS: “NORMA” is the first Russian program designed to implement an integrated approach to DM management combines structured online education, blood glucose monitoring, supervision by endocrinologist, and administrative support. Interium retrospective analysis analysis of pre-existing data generated in the Program was performed from October 2020 to November 2021. Adults (≥18 years) with uncontrolled T1DM or T2DM on insulin (HbA1c>7,0%) with duration of DM ≥6 months were included. The following characteristics were considered: social-demographic parameters, duration of DM, complications, HbA1c, hypoglycemia events, daily insulin dose, patients’ perception of DM checklist (scaled 1-10), level of DM knowledge (questionnaire of 20 points).RESULTS: Data from 185 persons were analyzed: 132 with T1DM and 53 with T2DM, 67% women, the mean age was 41.3±14.4 years; the median DM duration was 12.0 [6.0; 19.0] years, 30 persons (16.3%) were free of any DM complications. Mean HbA1c decreased from 8.8±1.5% to 7.4±1.2% at month 3, and to 7.6±1.5% at month 6 (p<0.001). HbA1c <7.0% was achieved in 38.9% and 38.1% participants after 3 and 6 months, respectively. The total insulin dose has not changed within the program. The DM knowledge level after 3 months of Program increased significantly by 25.4±15.0% (p<0.001). The mean scores of patients’ perceptions of DM after 3 and 6 months increased by 2.1±10.2 % and 2.4±11.0 % (p<0.01), but the median scores (interquartile range) did not change: 0.00% (-3.00–6.00%) and 0.50% (-3.00–9.00%) respectively.CONCLUSION: In a real-life setting, the implementation of an integrated approach to the diabetes management was associated with the improvement of glycemic control without significant changes of total insulin dose.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82530394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francine Mendane Ekobena, Martine Claude Etoa Etoga, Mesmin Dehayem, Carole Laurence Ngo Yon, Pauline Ngo Balôgôg, Guy Dieudonné Mvogo, André Pascal Kengne, Eugène Sobngwi, Jean Claude Mbanya
Introduction: The presence of vascular complications at type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is a heavy burden for developing countries. We aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of macrovascular complications at T2D diagnosis in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Essos Hospital Center in Yaoundé from January 2017 to June 2021. We recruited patients newly diagnosed with T2D who, simultaneously, with assessed macrovascular complications including stroke, myocardial infarction (MI) and arterial foot ulcer (AFU). Correlates were investigated using Chi square test and logistic regressions. The significance level was set at 5%. Results: In all, 286 newly diagnosed diabetic patients (51.7% being men) were included. The mean age was 52.6 ± 12.3 years. Prevalent cardiovascular risk factors at diabetes diagnosis were a dyslipidemia (63.6%), sedentary lifestyle (57.7%) and family history of type 2 diabetes (51.6%). The prevalence of macrovascular complications was 17.5% with 8.4% stroke, 5.6% myocardial infarction and 3.4% arterial foot ulcer. Hypertension was associated with all macrovascular complications (p < 0.05). High glycated hemoglobin and age ≥ 50 years were associated with stroke while tobacco and obesity were associated with MI and AFU respectively. Conclusion: Macrovascular complications are frequent at type 2 diabetes diagnosis and are represented by stroke and myocardial infarction in our study, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular risk evaluation and reduction in people with diabetes right from diagnosis.
{"title":"Prevalence and Correlates of Macrovascular Complications at Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis in a Tertiary Hospital in Yaound&#233;, Cameroon","authors":"Francine Mendane Ekobena, Martine Claude Etoa Etoga, Mesmin Dehayem, Carole Laurence Ngo Yon, Pauline Ngo Balôgôg, Guy Dieudonné Mvogo, André Pascal Kengne, Eugène Sobngwi, Jean Claude Mbanya","doi":"10.4236/jdm.2023.134021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/jdm.2023.134021","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The presence of vascular complications at type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is a heavy burden for developing countries. We aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of macrovascular complications at T2D diagnosis in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study at the Essos Hospital Center in Yaoundé from January 2017 to June 2021. We recruited patients newly diagnosed with T2D who, simultaneously, with assessed macrovascular complications including stroke, myocardial infarction (MI) and arterial foot ulcer (AFU). Correlates were investigated using Chi square test and logistic regressions. The significance level was set at 5%. Results: In all, 286 newly diagnosed diabetic patients (51.7% being men) were included. The mean age was 52.6 ± 12.3 years. Prevalent cardiovascular risk factors at diabetes diagnosis were a dyslipidemia (63.6%), sedentary lifestyle (57.7%) and family history of type 2 diabetes (51.6%). The prevalence of macrovascular complications was 17.5% with 8.4% stroke, 5.6% myocardial infarction and 3.4% arterial foot ulcer. Hypertension was associated with all macrovascular complications (p < 0.05). High glycated hemoglobin and age ≥ 50 years were associated with stroke while tobacco and obesity were associated with MI and AFU respectively. Conclusion: Macrovascular complications are frequent at type 2 diabetes diagnosis and are represented by stroke and myocardial infarction in our study, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular risk evaluation and reduction in people with diabetes right from diagnosis.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135509065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ikia Monde Valsy Russelh, Evariste Bouenizabila, Farel Elilie Mawa Ongoth, Raissa Laure Mayanda Ohouna, Aymande Okoumou-Moko, Paulin Kibeke, Ghislain Loubano-Voumbi, Luc Magloire Boumba Anicet, Wilson Fabrice Ondongo, Mayindou Kimbangu Archimède Gotran, Tienelle Freiss Mabiala Wann, Koumou Onanga, Thierry Raoul Ngombea, Benjamin Longo Mbenza, Edouard Ngou Milama, Christian Andres, Etienne Mokondjimobe, Henri Germain Monabeka
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains a major global public health problem. This complex metabolic disorder can lead to various complications, including cardiovascular diseases (leading cause of death) in T2D. Among the biochemical markers associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, homocysteine is currently one of the predictive markers under evaluation. We investigate the link between hyperhomocysteinemia and diabetes complications in DT2 population in Brazzaville. Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study, from October to December 2022. One hundred and fifty participants were included, 100 patients T2D (34 with complications, 33 with comorbidities, 33 without), and 50 patients controls. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were collected. Homocysteine (Hcy) serum levels were measured using Sandwich ELISA method. Results: Study population was composed of 50% males and 50% females with sex ratio of 1; mean age was 52.2 ± 10.8 years (30 - 83). The prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) was 36% (20% moderate Hcy, 15% intermediate and 1% severe). Mean Hcy concentration was 31.9 μmol/l (18 - 103). Age, gender and physical inactivity were strongly correlated to Hcy (OR of 3.5; 9.4 and 3 respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that HHcy was a risk accelerator for degenerative complications (stroke: OR = 6.2; ischemic heart disease: 4.9; neuropathy: 9.2; retinopathy: 4.5 and peripheral arterial disease: 4.9). Conclusion: These findings suggest that hyperhomocysteinemia can be considered as a predictive marker to be taken into account in targeting cardiovascular risk in Congolese subjects with T2D.
{"title":"Hyperhomocysteinemia: Risk Factors and Faster Onset of Degenerative Complications of Type 2 Diabetes in Brazzaville","authors":"Ikia Monde Valsy Russelh, Evariste Bouenizabila, Farel Elilie Mawa Ongoth, Raissa Laure Mayanda Ohouna, Aymande Okoumou-Moko, Paulin Kibeke, Ghislain Loubano-Voumbi, Luc Magloire Boumba Anicet, Wilson Fabrice Ondongo, Mayindou Kimbangu Archimède Gotran, Tienelle Freiss Mabiala Wann, Koumou Onanga, Thierry Raoul Ngombea, Benjamin Longo Mbenza, Edouard Ngou Milama, Christian Andres, Etienne Mokondjimobe, Henri Germain Monabeka","doi":"10.4236/jdm.2023.133020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/jdm.2023.133020","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains a major global public health problem. This complex metabolic disorder can lead to various complications, including cardiovascular diseases (leading cause of death) in T2D. Among the biochemical markers associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, homocysteine is currently one of the predictive markers under evaluation. We investigate the link between hyperhomocysteinemia and diabetes complications in DT2 population in Brazzaville. Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study, from October to December 2022. One hundred and fifty participants were included, 100 patients T2D (34 with complications, 33 with comorbidities, 33 without), and 50 patients controls. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were collected. Homocysteine (Hcy) serum levels were measured using Sandwich ELISA method. Results: Study population was composed of 50% males and 50% females with sex ratio of 1; mean age was 52.2 ± 10.8 years (30 - 83). The prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) was 36% (20% moderate Hcy, 15% intermediate and 1% severe). Mean Hcy concentration was 31.9 μmol/l (18 - 103). Age, gender and physical inactivity were strongly correlated to Hcy (OR of 3.5; 9.4 and 3 respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that HHcy was a risk accelerator for degenerative complications (stroke: OR = 6.2; ischemic heart disease: 4.9; neuropathy: 9.2; retinopathy: 4.5 and peripheral arterial disease: 4.9). Conclusion: These findings suggest that hyperhomocysteinemia can be considered as a predictive marker to be taken into account in targeting cardiovascular risk in Congolese subjects with T2D.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136218151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Nedogoda, I. Barykina, A. Salasyuk, V. Lutova, E. Popova
Initiation of insulin therapy with basal insulin analogues has become the standard of care for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Timely administration of insulin allows not only to slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes, but also to reduce the frequency and severity of complications associated with it. This paper reviews the efficacy and safety of the use of the latest basal insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes from the perspective of current clinical guidelines, and also reviews updated data on the efficacy and safety of therapy by various members of the class. In this paper a review of the efficacy and safety of latest basal insulin analogues use in T2DM from the standpoint of current clinical guidelines has been carried out, and updated data on the efficacy and safety of therapy by various members of the class have been reviewed, taking into account their impact on the risk of hypoglycemia and glycemic variability. The available data indicate that insulin degludec 200 U/mL may be the drug of choice for those at high risk of developing severe forms of hypoglycemia. Since severe hypoglycemia and high glycemic variability are important risk factors for cardiovascular events and mortality, it has been shown that a differentiated approach to insulin therapy in the treatment of T2DM is currently advisable, taking into account the effect on the risk of hypoglycemia and glycemic variability.
{"title":"Individualisation of basal insulin therapy of type 2 diabetes: evidence from large randomized controlled trials","authors":"S. Nedogoda, I. Barykina, A. Salasyuk, V. Lutova, E. Popova","doi":"10.14341/dm12774","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12774","url":null,"abstract":"Initiation of insulin therapy with basal insulin analogues has become the standard of care for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Timely administration of insulin allows not only to slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes, but also to reduce the frequency and severity of complications associated with it. This paper reviews the efficacy and safety of the use of the latest basal insulin analogues in type 2 diabetes from the perspective of current clinical guidelines, and also reviews updated data on the efficacy and safety of therapy by various members of the class. In this paper a review of the efficacy and safety of latest basal insulin analogues use in T2DM from the standpoint of current clinical guidelines has been carried out, and updated data on the efficacy and safety of therapy by various members of the class have been reviewed, taking into account their impact on the risk of hypoglycemia and glycemic variability. The available data indicate that insulin degludec 200 U/mL may be the drug of choice for those at high risk of developing severe forms of hypoglycemia. Since severe hypoglycemia and high glycemic variability are important risk factors for cardiovascular events and mortality, it has been shown that a differentiated approach to insulin therapy in the treatment of T2DM is currently advisable, taking into account the effect on the risk of hypoglycemia and glycemic variability.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76799324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Tsygankova, N. Evdokimova, V. Veretyuk, L. Latyntseva, A. Ametov
Insulin resistance, which is a fundamental pathogenetic factor of prediabetes, is closely associated with abdominal obesity on the one hand and the development of cardiovascular diseases, heart failure (HF), on the other. The pathogenetic role of insulin resistance is multifaceted and consists in the acceleration of atherosclerosis, the formation of left ventricular myocardial hypertrophy, including through mechanisms that do not depend on blood pressure, as well as the development of its diastolic dysfunction. The latter is the starting point for starting HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Compared with patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction, the presence of HFpEF determines a higher frequency of hospitalizations not due to decompensation of heart failure, but due to concomitant diseases, such as destabilization of the course of arterial hypertension, decompensation of type 2 diabetes mellitus, curation of which, in general, has a greater impact in terms of improving prognosis. Thus, in patients with prediabetes and HFpEF, the correction of insulin resistance as the underlying cause and trigger of cardiometabolic disorders can potentially improve not only insulin-glucose homeostasis, but also the parameters of myocardial diastolic function. This literature review is devoted to the accumulated experience of using metformin as a «strategic» antidiabetic drug in HFpEF and considering potential new points of its application as a protector of the cardiovascular system.
{"title":"Insulin resistance and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Pathogenetic and therapeutic crossroads","authors":"O. Tsygankova, N. Evdokimova, V. Veretyuk, L. Latyntseva, A. Ametov","doi":"10.14341/dm12916","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12916","url":null,"abstract":"Insulin resistance, which is a fundamental pathogenetic factor of prediabetes, is closely associated with abdominal obesity on the one hand and the development of cardiovascular diseases, heart failure (HF), on the other. The pathogenetic role of insulin resistance is multifaceted and consists in the acceleration of atherosclerosis, the formation of left ventricular myocardial hypertrophy, including through mechanisms that do not depend on blood pressure, as well as the development of its diastolic dysfunction. The latter is the starting point for starting HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Compared with patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction, the presence of HFpEF determines a higher frequency of hospitalizations not due to decompensation of heart failure, but due to concomitant diseases, such as destabilization of the course of arterial hypertension, decompensation of type 2 diabetes mellitus, curation of which, in general, has a greater impact in terms of improving prognosis. Thus, in patients with prediabetes and HFpEF, the correction of insulin resistance as the underlying cause and trigger of cardiometabolic disorders can potentially improve not only insulin-glucose homeostasis, but also the parameters of myocardial diastolic function. This literature review is devoted to the accumulated experience of using metformin as a «strategic» antidiabetic drug in HFpEF and considering potential new points of its application as a protector of the cardiovascular system.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81557863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Given the increased morbidity and mortality in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), as well as the burden posed by the disease, the search for methods to prevent the destruction of beta cells is of paramount importance. Until recently, no attempts of immunotherapeutic interventions have achieved significant success, allowing at best reducing the rate of destruction of beta cells without stopping the immune process and not allowing normalization of glycemia. In November 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug teplizumab to delay clinical diagnosis of T1DM. The purpose of the publication is to evaluate the results of teplizumab treatment in high-risk participants with the second (preclinical) stage of T1DM, as well as to consider further prospects for this treatment.
{"title":"Towards prevention of type 1 diabetes: FDA approved first drug with potential to delay clinical stage of disease","authors":"D. Laptev, I. Dedov","doi":"10.14341/dm12988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12988","url":null,"abstract":"Given the increased morbidity and mortality in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), as well as the burden posed by the disease, the search for methods to prevent the destruction of beta cells is of paramount importance. Until recently, no attempts of immunotherapeutic interventions have achieved significant success, allowing at best reducing the rate of destruction of beta cells without stopping the immune process and not allowing normalization of glycemia. In November 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug teplizumab to delay clinical diagnosis of T1DM. The purpose of the publication is to evaluate the results of teplizumab treatment in high-risk participants with the second (preclinical) stage of T1DM, as well as to consider further prospects for this treatment.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72529345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The negative impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the cardiovascular system has been confirmed by numerous clinical studies. However, there are experimental studies that show an increase in the resistance of the heart to ischemic and reperfusion damage in animals with DM. This phenomenon is characterized by a smaller size of the infarct zone, better preservation of the contractile function of the myocardium, and a lower incidence of ischemic and reperfusion arrhythmias. It is assumed that at a certain stage in the development of DM, a “metabolic window” is formed, in which metabolic alterations at the cellular level trigger adaptive mechanisms that increase the viability of cardiomyocytes. Published data confirm that the magnitude of the protective effect induced by DM is comparable to, and in some cases even exceeds, the effect of the preconditioning phenomenon. It is recognized that the mechanisms that protect the heart from ischemic and reperfusion damage against the background of DM are universal and are associated with the modulation of the antioxidant system, apoptosis factors, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and signaling systems that ensure cell survival. The one of the main pathogenic factor in DM is hyperglycemia, but under stress it plays the role of an adaptive mechanism aimed at meeting the increased energy demand in pathological conditions. Probably, at a certain stage of DM, hyperglycemia becomes a trigger for the development of protective effects and activates not only signaling pathways, but also the restructuring of energy metabolism, which makes it possible to maintain ATP production at a sufficient level to maintain the vital activity of heart cells under ischemia/reperfusion conditions. It is possible that an increased level of glucose, accompanied by the activation of insulin-independent mechanisms of its entry into cells, as well as the availability of this energy substrate, will contribute to a better restoration of energy production in heart cells after a infarction, which, in turn, will significantly reduce the degree of myocardial damage and will help preserve the contractile function of the heart. Identification of the conditions and mechanisms of the cardioprotective phenomenon induced by DM will make it possible to simulate the metabolic state in which the protection of cardiomyocytes from damaging factors is realized.
{"title":"Diabetes mellitus — metabolic preconditioning in protecting the heart from ischemic damage?","authors":"D. Kondratieva, S. Afanasiev, E. Muslimova","doi":"10.14341/dm12933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12933","url":null,"abstract":"The negative impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the cardiovascular system has been confirmed by numerous clinical studies. However, there are experimental studies that show an increase in the resistance of the heart to ischemic and reperfusion damage in animals with DM. This phenomenon is characterized by a smaller size of the infarct zone, better preservation of the contractile function of the myocardium, and a lower incidence of ischemic and reperfusion arrhythmias. It is assumed that at a certain stage in the development of DM, a “metabolic window” is formed, in which metabolic alterations at the cellular level trigger adaptive mechanisms that increase the viability of cardiomyocytes. Published data confirm that the magnitude of the protective effect induced by DM is comparable to, and in some cases even exceeds, the effect of the preconditioning phenomenon. It is recognized that the mechanisms that protect the heart from ischemic and reperfusion damage against the background of DM are universal and are associated with the modulation of the antioxidant system, apoptosis factors, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and signaling systems that ensure cell survival. The one of the main pathogenic factor in DM is hyperglycemia, but under stress it plays the role of an adaptive mechanism aimed at meeting the increased energy demand in pathological conditions. Probably, at a certain stage of DM, hyperglycemia becomes a trigger for the development of protective effects and activates not only signaling pathways, but also the restructuring of energy metabolism, which makes it possible to maintain ATP production at a sufficient level to maintain the vital activity of heart cells under ischemia/reperfusion conditions. It is possible that an increased level of glucose, accompanied by the activation of insulin-independent mechanisms of its entry into cells, as well as the availability of this energy substrate, will contribute to a better restoration of energy production in heart cells after a infarction, which, in turn, will significantly reduce the degree of myocardial damage and will help preserve the contractile function of the heart. Identification of the conditions and mechanisms of the cardioprotective phenomenon induced by DM will make it possible to simulate the metabolic state in which the protection of cardiomyocytes from damaging factors is realized.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73969845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. M. Tsargasova, E. Bashnina, N. Vorokhobina, T. A. Dubinina, E. R. Dosovitskaya, V. V. Platonov
BACKGROUND. Hypoglycemia and fear of hypoglycemia remain critical problems in the treatment of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) and are factors limiting proper control of glycemia and preventing the achievement of metabolic compensation of the disease. The use of pump insulin therapy involves the prevention of hypoglycemic conditions.AIM. To analyze the frequency and duration of hypoglycemia episodes, their effect on the metabolic compensation of the disease in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) in real clinical practice, depending on the mode/method of insulin administration.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study involved 117 adolescents with DM1 aged 12 to 19 years (average age 15.5 years). 37 adolescents received therapy by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII); 80 adolescents received therapy by multiple insulin injections (MII). The level of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was determined for all adolescents, and its main indicators were evaluated using a 6 days continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by the «blind» method of a professional system with an iPro 2 sensor (Medtronic MiniMed, USA).RESULTS. Episodes of a decrease in glucose levels <3,9 mmol/l were recorded in 87% of patients (n=102), 63% (n=74) showed a decrease in glucose levels <3,0 mmol/l. Episodes decrease in glucose levels <3,9 mmol/l at night were recorded in 68% of patients (n=80), and with glucose levels <3,9 mmol/l in 46% (n=54). The frequency of episodes of glucose lowering <3,9 mmol/l had no statistically significant differences depending on the methods of insulin administration (by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion or multiple insulin injections), however, they are more common in adolescents with HbA1c <7,0% (p=0,03). The median time spent by patients in the range of <3,9 mmol/l was 5% per day, and a longer time in this range was observed in patients with HbA1c <7,0% (p=0,006). The median time in the range of <3,0 mmol/l was 1% per day and had no significant differences depending on the level of HbA1c (p=0,559). There were also no significant differences depending on the groups using CSII and MII (p=0,640 and p=0,250).CONCLUSION. Episodes of glucose reduction in the range of <3,9 mmol/l according to CGM data are more common in adolescents with HbA1c target values, regardless of the method of insulin administration. Significantly more time in range of <3,9 mmol/l is spent by adolescents with target values of HbA1c i.е. <7,0% compared with HbA1c ≥7,0%, however, in both groups, a large number of patients had time in the range below the target level was higher than recommended values.
{"title":"Prevalence of hypoglycemic conditions in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in real clinical practice","authors":"I. M. Tsargasova, E. Bashnina, N. Vorokhobina, T. A. Dubinina, E. R. Dosovitskaya, V. V. Platonov","doi":"10.14341/dm12851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12851","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND. Hypoglycemia and fear of hypoglycemia remain critical problems in the treatment of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) and are factors limiting proper control of glycemia and preventing the achievement of metabolic compensation of the disease. The use of pump insulin therapy involves the prevention of hypoglycemic conditions.AIM. To analyze the frequency and duration of hypoglycemia episodes, their effect on the metabolic compensation of the disease in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) in real clinical practice, depending on the mode/method of insulin administration.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study involved 117 adolescents with DM1 aged 12 to 19 years (average age 15.5 years). 37 adolescents received therapy by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII); 80 adolescents received therapy by multiple insulin injections (MII). The level of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was determined for all adolescents, and its main indicators were evaluated using a 6 days continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by the «blind» method of a professional system with an iPro 2 sensor (Medtronic MiniMed, USA).RESULTS. Episodes of a decrease in glucose levels <3,9 mmol/l were recorded in 87% of patients (n=102), 63% (n=74) showed a decrease in glucose levels <3,0 mmol/l. Episodes decrease in glucose levels <3,9 mmol/l at night were recorded in 68% of patients (n=80), and with glucose levels <3,9 mmol/l in 46% (n=54). The frequency of episodes of glucose lowering <3,9 mmol/l had no statistically significant differences depending on the methods of insulin administration (by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion or multiple insulin injections), however, they are more common in adolescents with HbA1c <7,0% (p=0,03). The median time spent by patients in the range of <3,9 mmol/l was 5% per day, and a longer time in this range was observed in patients with HbA1c <7,0% (p=0,006). The median time in the range of <3,0 mmol/l was 1% per day and had no significant differences depending on the level of HbA1c (p=0,559). There were also no significant differences depending on the groups using CSII and MII (p=0,640 and p=0,250).CONCLUSION. Episodes of glucose reduction in the range of <3,9 mmol/l according to CGM data are more common in adolescents with HbA1c target values, regardless of the method of insulin administration. Significantly more time in range of <3,9 mmol/l is spent by adolescents with target values of HbA1c i.е. <7,0% compared with HbA1c ≥7,0%, however, in both groups, a large number of patients had time in the range below the target level was higher than recommended values.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80895952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Maganeva, A. Eremkina, A. Miliutina, S. Martynov, A. Severina, R. Salimkhanov, M. I. Evloeva, M. Shamkhalova, M. Shestakova, N. Mokrysheva
BACKGROUND: In patients with end-stage CKD, receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT) with programmed hemodialysis (HD), the severity of complications is associated with metabolic disturbances: accumulation of uremic toxins, nephrogenic anemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), extraskeletal calcification, impaired clearance and rhythm of hormone secretion.AIM: To evaluate the main biochemical and hormonal parameters, and manifestations of mineral bone disease (MBD) in patients receiving RRT with HD, before and after hemodialysis, taking into account the presence or absence of diabetes mellitus.MATERIALS AND METHODS: We divided all patients receiving RRT with HD in two groups: #1 (n=24) — patients with DM, #2 (n=16) — patients without DM. All of them had their blood analyzed before and immediately after the HD. Data analysis was performed with the Statistica 13 (StatSoft, USA). A prognostically significant model was considered at p<0.05.RESULTS: The level of iPTH, both at baseline and after HD, was lower in group #1 (p<0.001). The level of alkaline phosphatase (AP) was significantly higher in group #2 (p=0.012). In both groups before HD, a high incidence of hypocalcemia was detected (according to albumin-corrected calcium in group #1 in 58.3%, in group #2 in 43.7% of cases, p = 0.366) and hyperphosphatemia (in 66.7% and in 43 .7% of cases, respectively, p=0.151). Hypocalcemia after HD in group #1 persisted in 14%, in group #2 — in 20% of cases (p>0.05); hyperphosphatemia in group #1 was completely leveled, in group #2 it persisted in 7% of cases (p=0.417). Prior to the HD session, group #1 had significantly higher levels of RAGE, glucagon, immunoreactive insulin (IRI), cortisol, and glucose than after the HD session (p<0.05). In group #2, after HD, the levels of glucagon, IRI and cortisol significantly decreased (p<0.05), and the level of 3-nitrotyrosine (3-HT) increased significantly (p=0.026). In group #1, fibrocalcinosis of the heart valves according to ECHO and calcification of the arteries of the lower extremities according to ultrasonic doplerography were more common than in group #2 (42% vs 25%, p<0.001 and 75% vs 37.5%, p=0.018, respectively). (χ2)). Compression fractures occurred with the same frequency in both groups (60%). A decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) to the level of osteopenia was noted more often in group #1 (50% vs 18.8%), and osteoporosis was more common in group #2 (68.8% vs 33.3%) (p<0.001, χ2).CONCLUSION: The low level of PTH in group #1 may reflect the effect of diabetes on calcium-phosphorus metabolism. Patients with DM have an increased risk of renal osteodystrophy with a low bone turnover because of a number of metabolic factors inherent in diabetes. At the same time, the dynamics of phosphorus and calcium indicators during the HD procedure were similar.
{"title":"The structure of mineral and bone disorders in patients with сhronic kidney disease of the 5th dialysis stage, taking into account the presence or absence of a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus","authors":"I. Maganeva, A. Eremkina, A. Miliutina, S. Martynov, A. Severina, R. Salimkhanov, M. I. Evloeva, M. Shamkhalova, M. Shestakova, N. Mokrysheva","doi":"10.14341/dm12958","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12958","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: In patients with end-stage CKD, receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT) with programmed hemodialysis (HD), the severity of complications is associated with metabolic disturbances: accumulation of uremic toxins, nephrogenic anemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), extraskeletal calcification, impaired clearance and rhythm of hormone secretion.AIM: To evaluate the main biochemical and hormonal parameters, and manifestations of mineral bone disease (MBD) in patients receiving RRT with HD, before and after hemodialysis, taking into account the presence or absence of diabetes mellitus.MATERIALS AND METHODS: We divided all patients receiving RRT with HD in two groups: #1 (n=24) — patients with DM, #2 (n=16) — patients without DM. All of them had their blood analyzed before and immediately after the HD. Data analysis was performed with the Statistica 13 (StatSoft, USA). A prognostically significant model was considered at p<0.05.RESULTS: The level of iPTH, both at baseline and after HD, was lower in group #1 (p<0.001). The level of alkaline phosphatase (AP) was significantly higher in group #2 (p=0.012). In both groups before HD, a high incidence of hypocalcemia was detected (according to albumin-corrected calcium in group #1 in 58.3%, in group #2 in 43.7% of cases, p = 0.366) and hyperphosphatemia (in 66.7% and in 43 .7% of cases, respectively, p=0.151). Hypocalcemia after HD in group #1 persisted in 14%, in group #2 — in 20% of cases (p>0.05); hyperphosphatemia in group #1 was completely leveled, in group #2 it persisted in 7% of cases (p=0.417). Prior to the HD session, group #1 had significantly higher levels of RAGE, glucagon, immunoreactive insulin (IRI), cortisol, and glucose than after the HD session (p<0.05). In group #2, after HD, the levels of glucagon, IRI and cortisol significantly decreased (p<0.05), and the level of 3-nitrotyrosine (3-HT) increased significantly (p=0.026). In group #1, fibrocalcinosis of the heart valves according to ECHO and calcification of the arteries of the lower extremities according to ultrasonic doplerography were more common than in group #2 (42% vs 25%, p<0.001 and 75% vs 37.5%, p=0.018, respectively). (χ2)). Compression fractures occurred with the same frequency in both groups (60%). A decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) to the level of osteopenia was noted more often in group #1 (50% vs 18.8%), and osteoporosis was more common in group #2 (68.8% vs 33.3%) (p<0.001, χ2).CONCLUSION: The low level of PTH in group #1 may reflect the effect of diabetes on calcium-phosphorus metabolism. Patients with DM have an increased risk of renal osteodystrophy with a low bone turnover because of a number of metabolic factors inherent in diabetes. At the same time, the dynamics of phosphorus and calcium indicators during the HD procedure were similar.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86063893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. V. Li, Ye. D. Dalenov, L. Dzeranova, S. V. Kim, A. Bazarova, S. Tarjibayeva, N. Slivkina, I. Kim
BACKGROUND: Non-pharmacological treatments are an integral part of the treatment of all patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, due to many factors, doctors and patients themselves tend to underestimate or completely neglect such effective methods in managing the course of the disease. Despite the high level of evidence of the effectiveness of this type of treatment for T2D, every year scientists around the world continue to actively study the effect of various non-drug methods on the course of the disease.AIM: To study the effect of a 24-week structured non-pharmacological treatment program on glycated hemoglobin reduction and weight loss in middle-aged patients with compensated T2D taking metformin.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A two-group, randomized, parallel-group, blinded trial was designed. Patients with an established diagnosis of T2D in the stage of compensation (HbA1c ≤7%), aged 45–59 years, taking metformin, were randomized to receive either standard non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes according to clinical protocol of T2D treatment in Kazakhstan, or an intensive course of non-pharmacological treatment according to a structured program developed by researchers. The duration of the intervention was 24 weeks. Primary outcomes were glycated hemoglobin, body weight. Secondary outcomes: blood pressure, waist circumference, insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), lipid profile: total cholesterol, high and low density lipoproteins, triglycerides. The outcomes of the participants in both groups were assessed at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks after randomization. The study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04632823.RESULTS: The study included 200 patients, 67 patients completed the study: intervention group n=33, control group n=34. After 24 weeks of observation, patients in the intervention group showed a significant decrease in HbA1c from 6.34% to 6.22%, p<0.001, while for the control group the level of HbA1c remained the same at 6.5% (p=0.703). Patients in both groups significantly reduced body weight, however, the decrease in the intervention group was more significant: by 6.7% of the initial level, while in the control group, only 1.1%. LDL, triglycerides, cholesterol level, HOMA-IR 2, and diastolic blood pressure did not decline significantly in the control group. All biochemical characteristics except triglycerides and LDL decreased significantly in the intervention group.CONCLUSION: The use of a structured program of non-pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus among compensated (HbA1c ≤7%) middle-aged patients who took metformin significantly reduced body weight and glycated hemoglobin in 24 weeks.
{"title":"The effect of a structured non-pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes on glycated hemoglobin and body weight: a randomized controlled trial","authors":"V. V. Li, Ye. D. Dalenov, L. Dzeranova, S. V. Kim, A. Bazarova, S. Tarjibayeva, N. Slivkina, I. Kim","doi":"10.14341/dm12882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14341/dm12882","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Non-pharmacological treatments are an integral part of the treatment of all patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, due to many factors, doctors and patients themselves tend to underestimate or completely neglect such effective methods in managing the course of the disease. Despite the high level of evidence of the effectiveness of this type of treatment for T2D, every year scientists around the world continue to actively study the effect of various non-drug methods on the course of the disease.AIM: To study the effect of a 24-week structured non-pharmacological treatment program on glycated hemoglobin reduction and weight loss in middle-aged patients with compensated T2D taking metformin.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A two-group, randomized, parallel-group, blinded trial was designed. Patients with an established diagnosis of T2D in the stage of compensation (HbA1c ≤7%), aged 45–59 years, taking metformin, were randomized to receive either standard non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes according to clinical protocol of T2D treatment in Kazakhstan, or an intensive course of non-pharmacological treatment according to a structured program developed by researchers. The duration of the intervention was 24 weeks. Primary outcomes were glycated hemoglobin, body weight. Secondary outcomes: blood pressure, waist circumference, insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), lipid profile: total cholesterol, high and low density lipoproteins, triglycerides. The outcomes of the participants in both groups were assessed at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks after randomization. The study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04632823.RESULTS: The study included 200 patients, 67 patients completed the study: intervention group n=33, control group n=34. After 24 weeks of observation, patients in the intervention group showed a significant decrease in HbA1c from 6.34% to 6.22%, p<0.001, while for the control group the level of HbA1c remained the same at 6.5% (p=0.703). Patients in both groups significantly reduced body weight, however, the decrease in the intervention group was more significant: by 6.7% of the initial level, while in the control group, only 1.1%. LDL, triglycerides, cholesterol level, HOMA-IR 2, and diastolic blood pressure did not decline significantly in the control group. All biochemical characteristics except triglycerides and LDL decreased significantly in the intervention group.CONCLUSION: The use of a structured program of non-pharmacological treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus among compensated (HbA1c ≤7%) middle-aged patients who took metformin significantly reduced body weight and glycated hemoglobin in 24 weeks.","PeriodicalId":11327,"journal":{"name":"Diabetes Mellitus","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86731056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}