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Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research

ISSN: 2689-2839

2021

Volume 3, Issue 3, p55-93

Articles published in this issue are Open Access and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY NC) where the readers can reuse, download, distribute the article in whole or part by mentioning proper credits to the authors.

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Lessons from My Grandmother’s Garden: Intergenerational Learning and Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha, Melina McConatha, Nikki DiGregorio

Researchers suggest that grandmothers are often the invisible support helping to maintain the health and well-being of the family and community. Studies have explored the important role that grandmothers play in the well-being of families over time.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p55-58 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.039
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Screening of Peripheral Arterial Disease in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Commentary Article

Nahid Hashemi-Madani, Mohammad.E. Khamseh

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a prevalent form of atherosclerotic vascular disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diagnosis and treatment of PAD is more challenging in these patients. Presence of concomitant neuropathy masks typical pain symptoms, and typical criteria for intermittent claudication are not clearly met.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p59-63 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.040
Commentary Open Access

Dysregulation of the OGF-OGFr Pathway and Associated Diabetic Complications

Patricia J. McLaughlin, Joseph W. Sassani, Ian S. Zagon

Diabetes is a major healthcare concern worldwide. In addition to the financial burden estimated at $760 billion, the human suffering related to complications of diabetes as well as the disease itself are immense. Complications associated with diabetes affect both men and women, but there is a higher incidence reported in the aging population, women, and people of color.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p64-67 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.041
Review Article Open Access

Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Osteoarthritis Patients Derived from Primary Care Records: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Xiaoyang Huang, Ross Wilkie, Mamas A Mamas, Dahai Yu

Health intelligence on the frequency of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors identifies targets and populations for preventative strategies and allows evaluation of health outcomes, behaviors and interventions in populations and health care settings.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p68-77 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.042
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Epidemiological Characteristics of Diabetic Foot and Affecting Factors for Amputation in China

Weibo Zhao, Zhangrong Xu, Aihong Wang

With the increased prevalence of diabetes from 0.67% in 1980 to 11.2% in 2017, the prevalence of diabetic foot has been growing in China in recent years. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) was one of the most serious complications of diabetes. Complicated general condition, severe infection and poor outcomes were feature characteristics of Chinese DFU patients.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p78-80 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.043
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Commentary on Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity

Erica M. Garner, Kevin D. Niswender, Gitanjali Srivastava

Obesity is an undertreated global epidemic that increases morbidity and mortality by causing widespread harm to multiple organ systems. Severe obesity or obesity with associated comorbidities warrants a comprehensive treatment approach including lifestyle modifications plus either bariatric surgery or prescription medications.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p81-84 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.044
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New Recommendations for T2D Management: Beneficial Impact of Exerkines on Pancreatic β-Cells Function and Glucose Homeostasis in Skeletal Muscle

Allan LANGLOIS, Julie VION, Aurore DUMOND, Michel PINGET, Karim BOUZAKRI

Nowadays, physical activity is strongly considered as an effective strategy in both preventing and treating type 2 diabetes (T2D). Indeed, it is well established that exercises improve β-cell insulin signaling, insulin secretion, prevent pancreatic β-cell failure and impacts glucose homeostasis regulation in T2D patients.

J Diabetes Clin Res, 2021, Volume 3, Issue 3, p85-93 | DOI: 10.33696/diabetes.3.045
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