Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Background
The
metabolic
score
for
insulin
resistance
(METS-IR)
is
a
neoteric
assessing
that
has
been
used
as
non-insulin-based,
objectively
measured
method.
It
an
easily
accessible
tool
can
be
on
large
scale
to
detect
in
community.
Methods
We
conducted
retrospective
cohort
study
explore
the
utility
of
this
identifying
risk
those
individuals
attending
master
health
checkup
tertiary
care
setting.
Data
were
collected
from
254
between
October
and
December
2023.
Results
According
univariate
regression
analysis,
METS-IR
had
strong
correlation
predicting
cardiovascular
risks,
evidenced
by
its
positive
linear
association
with
increase
age
(β=0.186,
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index
is
a
simple
and
reliable
indicator
of
metabolic
dysfunction.
We
aimed
to
investigate
possible
relationship
between
TyG
albuminuria
in
the
United
States
adult
population.This
cross-sectional
study
was
conducted
among
adults
with
complete
urinary
albumin/urinary
creatinine
(UACR)
from
2011-2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES).
The
independent
(UACR>30mg/g)
evaluated.
compared
insulin
resistance
represented
by
homeostatic
model
assessment
(HOMA-IR),
syndrome.
Subgroup
analysis
also
performed.A
total
9872
participants
were
included
this
study,
average
8.53
±
0.01.
proportion
gradually
increased
increase
quartile
interval.
Elevated
independently
associated
albuminuria,
association
persisted
after
additional
adjustments
for
HOMA-IR
or
dichotomous
area
under
ROC
curve
(AUC)
larger
than
that
log
(HOMA-IR).
suggested
greater
concern
age<60,
overweight/obese,
diabetic,
syndrome
patients.The
may
be
potential
epidemiological
tool
quantify
role
dysfunction,
rather
just
resistance,
population.
Further
large-scale
prospective
studies
are
needed
confirm
our
findings.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: May 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
Insulin
resistance
(IR)
significantly
contributes
to
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
development.
Triglyceride
glucose
(TyG)
index
and
triglyceride
glucose-body
mass
(TyG-BMI)
are
recognised
as
convenient
proxies
for
IR.
However,
their
relationship
with
sudden
cardiac
arrest
(SCA)
remains
unclear.
Methods
This
prospective
cohort
analysis
included
355,242
UK
Biobank
participants
available
TyG
TyG-BMI
data
no
history
of
CVD.
Cox
proportional
risk
models
assessed
the
association
between
index,
SCA
risk.
Additionally,
Accelerated
Failure
Time
(AFT)
were
employed
investigate
timing
onset.
The
impact
dynamic
increases
in
levels
on
was
examined
using
restricted
cubic
spline.
Results
Over
a
median
follow-up
period
165.4
months
(interquartile
range
156.5–174
months),
1,622
cases
recorded.
Multivariate
regression
revealed
9%
increase
per
standard
deviation
(adjusted
hazard
ratio
(aHR)
=
1.09,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
1.04–1.15)
an
14%
(aHR
1.14,
CI
1.09–1.2).
AFT
indicated
earlier
times
occurrence
increasing
quintiles
compared
lowest
quintile
(P
trend
<
0.05).
linearly
0.54)
non-linearly
0.007)
correlated
gradual
levels,
respectively.
Sex-stratified
analyses
showed
stronger
associations
women.
Conclusions
Higher
associated
increased
onset,
particularly
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 494 - 494
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Fibromyalgia
(FM)
is
a
chronic
musculoskeletal
disease
with
higher
prevalence
among
women.
To
date,
there
has
been
no
definitive
laboratory
or
imaging
assessment
for
FM,
and
hence,
the
diagnosis
criteria
FM
remained
based
on
subjective
of
symptoms
high
overlap
other
rheumatological
disorders.
Many
patients
suffer
from
metabolic
disorders
leading
to
insulin
resistance
(IR).
There
have
several
methods
assess
IR,
which
Homeostasis
Model
Assessment
Insulin
Resistance
(HOMA-IR)
triglyceride-glucose
(TyG)
index
used
more
frequently,
latter
being
available
cost-effective.
As
IR
reported
various
mechanisms,
in
this
review,
we
sought
investigate
association
between
using
current
evidence.
One
possible
underlying
mechanisms
might
be
mitochondrial
dysfunction
oxidative
stress
observed
conditions
its
role
FM.
Studies
also
shown
that
indices
are
compared
healthy
controls,
while
HOMA-IR
levels
were
severities
Impact
Questionnaire-Revised
(FIQR)
scores.
While
these
findings
suggest
involvement
pathophysiology
add
value
measurement
clinical
assessment,
further
large-scale
studies
needed
establish
causal
them.
Metabolism Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100287 - 100287
Published: May 19, 2024
The
complex
and
multidimensional
landscape
of
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2D)
is
a
major
global
concern.
Despite
several
years
extensive
research,
the
precise
underlying
causes
T2D
remain
elusive,
but
evidence
suggests
that
it
influenced
by
myriad
interconnected
risk
factors
such
as
epigenetics,
genetics,
gut
microbiome,
environmental
factors,
organelle
stress,
dietary
habits.
number
influencing
pathogenesis
increasing
day
which
worsens
scenario;
meanwhile,
interconnections
shoot
up
frame.
By
gaining
deeper
insights
into
contributing
we
may
pave
way
for
development
personalized
medicine,
could
unlock
more
impactful
treatment
pathways
individuals
with
T2D.
This
review
summarizes
state
knowledge
about
pathogenesis,
focusing
on
interplay
between
various
their
implications
future
therapeutic
strategies.
Understanding
these
lead
to
tailored
treatments
targeting
specific
inform
prevention
efforts
population
level,
ultimately
improving
outcomes
reducing
its
burden
globally.
Arthritis Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Low
urine
pH,
which
may
be
mediated
by
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS),
is
common
in
gout.
Tart
cherries
are
shown
to
improve
MetS
symptoms
and
possess
anti-inflammatory
properties.
However,
the
efficacy
of
tart
cherry
supplements
on
pH
has
yet
studied.This
study
aimed
investigate
safety
supplementary
citrate
(TaCCi)
mixture
serum
urate
(sUA),
C-reactive
protein
(CRP),
gout
flares
patients
initiating
urate-lowering
therapy
(ULT),
comparison
sodium
bicarbonate.A
prospective,
randomized
(1:1:1),
open-label,
parallel-controlled
trial
was
conducted
among
282
men
with
fasting
≤
6,
who
were
ULT
febuxostat
(initially
20
mg
daily,
escalating
40
daily
if
≥
360
μmol/L).
Participants
groups
taking
either
bicarbonate,
mixture,
or
TaCCi
mixture.
All
participants
followed
every
4
weeks
until
week
12.
Urine
sUA
co-primary
outcomes,
various
biochemical
clinical
secondary
endpoints.Urine
increased
a
similar
extent
all
three
groups.
SUA
levels
declined
as
well,
no
significant
differences
observed
between
At
12,
group
exhibited
greater
reduction
albumin/creatinine
ratio
(UACR)
compared
other
two
(p
<
0.05).
experienced
fewer
than
those
bicarbonate
over
period
Additionally,
had
lower
CRP
level
at
12
relative
0.01).
Adverse
events
across
groups.The
alkalization
sUA-lowering
resulted
improvements
UACR
CRP,
suggests
that
provide
additional
benefits
for
renal
protection
reduce
inflammation
gout,
particularly
when
starting
ULT.This
project
registered
ChiCTR
(
www.chictr.org.cn
),
registration
number:
ChiCTR2100050749.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Abstract
Background
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
has
been
linked
to
changes
in
DNA
methylation
levels,
which
can,
turn,
alter
transcriptional
activity.
However,
most
studies
for
epigenome-wide
associations
between
T2D
and
comes
from
cross-sectional
design.
Few
large-scale
investigations
have
explored
these
longitudinally
over
multiple
time-points.
Methods
In
this
longitudinal
study,
we
examined
data
the
Cooperative
Health
Research
Region
of
Augsburg
(KORA)
F4
FF4
studies,
conducted
approximately
seven
years
apart.
Leucocyte
was
assessed
using
Illumina
EPIC
450K
arrays.
Linear
mixed-effects
models
were
employed
identify
significant
sites
status,
as
well
with
fasting
plasma
glucose
(FPG),
hemoglobin
A1c
(HbA1c),
homoeostasis
model
assessment
beta
cell
function
(HOMA-B),
insulin
resistance
(HOMA-IR).
Interaction
effects
status
follow-up
time
also
examined.
Additionally,
CpG
associated
persistent
prediabetes
or
T2D,
progression
normal
tolerance
(NGT)
T2D.
Finally,
identified
their
corresponding
gene
expression
levels.
Results
A
total
3,501
observations
2,556
participants,
measured
at
least
once
across
two
visits,
included
analyses.
We
64
including
15
novel
known
like
those
thioredoxin-interacting
protein
(
TXNIP
)
ATP-binding
cassette
sub-family
G
member
1
ABCG1
genes.
Of
these,
eight
exhibited
different
rates
annual
change
NGT
groups,
annotated
mannosidase
alpha
class
2a
MAN2A2
carnitine
palmitoyl
transferase
CPT1A
).
Longitudinal
analysis
revealed
FPG
128
sites,
HbA1c
41
HOMA-IR
57
sites.
104
CpG-transcript
pairs
whole
blood,
comprising
40
unique
96
transcripts.
Conclusions
Our
study
differentially
methylated
loci
through
a
approach.
report
demonstrate
that
is
following
differences.
These
findings
provide
new
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
development.
Graphical
abstract
American Journal of Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 946 - 965
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
evaluated
the
effects
of
sodium-glucose
co-transporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2i)
and
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RA)
on
glycemic
control,
islet
cell
function,
insulin
resistance
in
type
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
patients
with
T1-stage
renal
carcinoma
(RCC).
A
retrospective
cohort
175
was
divided
into
a
control
group
receiving
SGLT2i
monotherapy
(n
=
84)
an
observation
combination
therapy
GLP-1RA
91).
Propensity
score
matching
(PSM)
employed
to
balance
baseline
characteristics,
resulting
35
per
group.
After
treatment,
showed
significant
improvements
fasting
plasma
glucose
(FPG),
2-hour
postprandial
(2hPG),
glycated
hemoglobin
(HbA1c)
compared
(P
<
0.001).
Islet
function
markers,
including
HOMA-IR,
also
improved
significantly
Renal
such
as
serum
creatinine,
blood
urea
nitrogen,
urinary
albumin
excretion
rate,
were
better
0.05).
Multivariate
analysis
identified
older
age
(OR
7.434,
P
0.025),
higher
BMI
6.812,
0.003),
high-fat
diet
0.044,
0.005)
independent
risk
factors
for
resistance.
The
combined
use
demonstrated
superior
efficacy
improving
variability,
sensitivity,
highlighting
its
potential
effective
strategy
managing
T2DM
RCC.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1484 - 1484
Published: April 28, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Studies
examining
the
association
between
coffee
consumption
and
glucose
metabolism
markers
have
reported
inconsistent
findings,
few
considered
type.
We
investigated
in
Korean
adults.
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
analysis
was
conducted
using
data
from
Korea
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(2019-2021),
including
7453
adults
aged
19-64
years.
Coffee
assessed
a
24
h
dietary
recall
categorized
as
black
or
with
sugar
and/or
cream
(non-drinkers,
≤1
cup/day,
2
cups/day,
≥3
cups/day).
Multivariable
logistic
regression
models
were
used
to
assess
associations
markers,
homeostasis
model
assessment
of
insulin
resistance
(HOMA-IR).
Results:
The
mean
age
participants
40.6
years
(standard
error:
0.19).
After
full
adjustment
for
covariates,
women,
consuming
two
more
cups
per
day
inversely
associated
elevated
HOMA-IR
(2
cups/day:
OR
=
0.73,
95%
CI:
0.56-0.96;
0.66,
0.44-0.99)
fasting
levels
0.70,
0.54-0.91;
0.64,
0.43-0.93),
compared
no
consumption,
showing
significant
linear
trend
(p-trend
≤0.01
all
cases).
By
type,
women
who
consumed
had
lower
odds
≤0.02).
In
men
those
cream,
observed.
Conclusions:
Our
findings
indicate
that
is
women.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 12, 2025
Purpose
The
estimated
glucose
disposal
rate
(eGDR)
serves
as
a
straightforward
and
noninvasive
indicator
of
insulin
resistance
(IR).
This
study
aims
to
explore
the
association
between
eGDR
risk
abdominal
aortic
calcification
(AAC).
Methods
We
utilized
data
from
adult
participants
(≥40
years
old,
n=3006)
2013–2014
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
database.
AAC
was
measured
by
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry
quantified
using
Kauppila
score.
Severe
(SAAC)
defined
an
score
>
6.
Logistic
regression,
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS),
subgroup
analysis
were
used
analyze
relationship
SAAC
risk.
Results
In
fully
adjusted
models,
found
be
negatively
associated
with
(OR=0.86,
95%CI:0.79–0.94,
P
<0.001).
Compared
in
lowest
quantile,
those
highest
quantile
exhibited
lower
(OR=0.47,
95%CI:0.25–0.91,
=0.026).
RCS
indicates
nonlinear
risk,
turning
point
at
7.05
mg/kg/min.
Subgroup
showed
that
more
significant
women.
Conclusions
degree
IR
assessed
is
shows
promise
epidemiological
tool
for
evaluating
influence
on
AAC.