Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 29, 2025
The
effect
of
cadmium
exposure
on
mortality
risk
among
individuals
with
diabetes
and
prediabetes
remains
unclear,
particularly
regarding
potential
mediation
by
oxidative
stress
inflammation.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
associations
blood
levels
all-cause,
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD),
cancer
mediating
effects
inflammation
biomarkers
in
patients
prediabetes.
In
this
prospective
cohort
study,
we
analyzed
17,687
adults
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES,
1999-2018).
Nine
related
(gamma-glutamyl
transferase
[GGT],
uric
acid
[UA],
high-density
lipoprotein
[HDL],
UA
HDL
ratio
[UHR])
(neutrophil-lymphocyte
[NLR],
monocyte-lymphocyte
[MLR],
neutrophil-monocyte-lymphocyte
[NMLR],
systemic
response
index
[SIRI],
immune-inflammation
[SII])
were
systematically
assessed.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
analysis,
Cox
proportional
hazards
models,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
applied
evaluate
association
risk.
Generalized
linear
models
used
assess
biomarkers,
while
regression
RCS
evaluated
their
mortality.
Causal
analysis
identified
biological
pathways
mediated
Stratified
sensitivity
analyses
further
employed
confirm
robustness
results.
During
161,047.75
person-years
follow-up,
3562
deaths
occurred,
including
1214
CVD
680
cancer.
Higher
associated
increased
risks
all-cause
(fully
adjusted
hazard
[HR]:
2.17;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.69-2.79,
comparing
highest
vs.
lowest
quartile),
(HR
2.06;
CI
1.41-3.02),
2.38;
1.47-3.85),
without
evidence
nonlinear
relationship.
Mediation
indicated
that
UA,
NLR,
MLR,
NMLR,
SIRI
partially
mortality,
although
proportions
relatively
modest
(ranging
1.4
4.8%).
Additionally,
GGT
a
small
fraction
Cadmium
increases
CVD,
Oxidative
appear
mediate
adverse
effect.
These
findings
emphasize
urgent
need
for
targeted
interventions
reduce
cadmium-related
risks.
What
is
currently
known
about
topic?
linked
are
critical
development
complications.
key
research
question?
Does
increase
prediabetes?
Are
involved
these
effects?
new?
cause-specific
associations.
How
might
influence
clinical
practice?
Monitor
cadmium,
stress,
Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Diabetic
cardiomyopathy
(DCM),
an
independent
diabetes
complication,
is
characterized
by
abnormalities
in
myocardial
structure,
function,
and
metabolism,
including
diminished
contractility,
hypertrophy,
fibrosis.
Factors
such
as
hyperglycemia,
metabolic
disorders,
microangiopathy,
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
insulin
resistance
have
been
found
to
play
important
roles
DCM
pathophysiology.
Recent
research
has
shown
that
miRNAs
are
involved
processes
cell
proliferation,
differentiation,
metastasis,
promote
the
progression
of
DCM.
Despite
these
insights,
regulatory
effects
on
immune
function
remain
inadequately
explored.
This
review
synthesizes
current
advancements
understanding
miRNA-mediated
regulation
We
highlight
need
for
further
elucidate
complex
interactions
between
pathways
DCM,
which
might
reveal
novel
therapeutic
targets
mitigate
this
debilitating
condition.
Targeted
B
cells,
macrophages,
T
cells
through
immune-associated
open
new
avenues
intervention.
Developing
efficient
delivery
systems
miRNA-based
therapies
ensure
targeted
enhance
stability.
Additionally,
combining
existing
hypoglycemic
drugs
with
produce
anti-inflammatory
anti-fibrotic
effects,
thereby
improving
outcomes.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 21, 2025
Background
Gut
microbiota
is
reported
to
be
related
the
onset
of
insulin
resistance
(IR)
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM).
The
dietary
index
for
gut
(DI-GM)
a
novel
reflecting
diversity.
We
aimed
evaluate
association
DI-GM
with
T2DM
IR.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
research
comprised
10,600
participants
aged
≥20
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
2007–2018.
employed
weighted
multivariable
linear
logistic
regression
models
examine
correlation
Linear
or
nonlinear
relationships
were
examined
by
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
regression.
Additionally,
subgroup
sensitivity
analyses
performed
ensure
reliability
results.
Mediation
analysis
explored
roles
body
mass
(BMI)
inflammatory
factors
in
these
associations.
Results
Higher
inversely
associated
(OR
=
0.93,
95%CI:
0.89–0.98)
IR
0.95,
0.91–0.99)
after
adjusting
confounders.
≥
6
group
showed
significantly
lower
risks
0.74,
0.60–0.91)
0.77,
0.62–0.95).
RCS
demonstrated
relationship
between
T2DM,
as
well
was
also
correlated
risk
markers
T2DM.
that
BMI
systemic
inflammation
response
partly
mediated
IR,
while
immune-inflammation
only
Conclusion
mediating
this
association.
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 29, 2025
The
effect
of
cadmium
exposure
on
mortality
risk
among
individuals
with
diabetes
and
prediabetes
remains
unclear,
particularly
regarding
potential
mediation
by
oxidative
stress
inflammation.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
associations
blood
levels
all-cause,
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD),
cancer
mediating
effects
inflammation
biomarkers
in
patients
prediabetes.
In
this
prospective
cohort
study,
we
analyzed
17,687
adults
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES,
1999-2018).
Nine
related
(gamma-glutamyl
transferase
[GGT],
uric
acid
[UA],
high-density
lipoprotein
[HDL],
UA
HDL
ratio
[UHR])
(neutrophil-lymphocyte
[NLR],
monocyte-lymphocyte
[MLR],
neutrophil-monocyte-lymphocyte
[NMLR],
systemic
response
index
[SIRI],
immune-inflammation
[SII])
were
systematically
assessed.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
analysis,
Cox
proportional
hazards
models,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
applied
evaluate
association
risk.
Generalized
linear
models
used
assess
biomarkers,
while
regression
RCS
evaluated
their
mortality.
Causal
analysis
identified
biological
pathways
mediated
Stratified
sensitivity
analyses
further
employed
confirm
robustness
results.
During
161,047.75
person-years
follow-up,
3562
deaths
occurred,
including
1214
CVD
680
cancer.
Higher
associated
increased
risks
all-cause
(fully
adjusted
hazard
[HR]:
2.17;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.69-2.79,
comparing
highest
vs.
lowest
quartile),
(HR
2.06;
CI
1.41-3.02),
2.38;
1.47-3.85),
without
evidence
nonlinear
relationship.
Mediation
indicated
that
UA,
NLR,
MLR,
NMLR,
SIRI
partially
mortality,
although
proportions
relatively
modest
(ranging
1.4
4.8%).
Additionally,
GGT
a
small
fraction
Cadmium
increases
CVD,
Oxidative
appear
mediate
adverse
effect.
These
findings
emphasize
urgent
need
for
targeted
interventions
reduce
cadmium-related
risks.
What
is
currently
known
about
topic?
linked
are
critical
development
complications.
key
research
question?
Does
increase
prediabetes?
Are
involved
these
effects?
new?
cause-specific
associations.
How
might
influence
clinical
practice?
Monitor
cadmium,
stress,