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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"non-insulin dependent diabetes"”.
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Molecular Genetic Analysis of Rodent Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
<p>Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is perhaps the most common metabolic disorder in humans. In its essence, NIDDM is a disorder of glucose homeostasis which results from a relative deficiency of circulating insulin. Approximately 15% of all Americans over the age of 60 and 100 …
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Studies on aspects of Autonomic Neuropathy in non Insulin dependent Diabetes
… (AN) is a well-recognized complication of diabetes mellitus. It has multiple clinical features and is often associated with debilitation and an increased mortality. However, there appears to be a paucity of knowledge with regard to its effects on hormone release and its biochemical …
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A general inquiry into the health status of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi and the risk factors associated with their non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
… cultural lifestyle, perceived health status and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) among the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. The specific focus of this work is to survey the health risk behaviors and self perceived health status indicators of the Nottawaseppi to determine …
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The Relationship Between Documented Foot Care and Amputation Rates in Native Americans with Diabetes on Two Midwest Reservations
<p>Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is epidemic among the Native American population. In the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), approximately one in three Native Americans 45 years old have diabetes (AAIHS, 1991). Complications accompanying NIDDM are also more prevalent in …
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Insulin and Glucagon Responses to Dietary Protein in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Men
<p>Five men with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and fourteen nondiabetic men, were given test meals with soy protein, casein or additional carbohydrate in place of protein. Blood levels of insulin, glucagon, glucose and lipids were measured at fasting, one-half hour and two hours …
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Food Intake and Physical Activity Assessment of Native American Children with Acanthosis Nigricans and their Friends
… a key sign of high risk for the development of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. The qualitative study is to gain insight into food intake and physical activities of Native American children with acanthosis nigrican. This study focused on Native American children attending school at …
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An audit of diabetic care provided to patients conducted by a doctor-nurse team in a general practice
… sister. Many of the patients we attend to have non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Aim: To implement change in the management of our patients with diabetes by developing a protocol for future improved care. Objective: To assess the quality of care provided to patients with (NIDDM), by a …
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Abnormalities in Post-Translational Processing of Platelet Rap 1B in NIDDM: A Possible Cause of Platelet Hyperactivity and Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes
… increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in diabetes. Our lab previously reported an increase in platelet rap 1B activity in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), with no increase in rap 1B concentration. A central player in the signal transduction pathways of platelet activation, …
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Fetal programming of renal morphology and function
… hypertension, coronary heart disease and non-insulin dependent diabetes is, in part, programmed by intrauterine nutritional status. An increasing number of human studies indicate that the developing kidney is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of fetal growth retarding …
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Ideas for Diabetes Prevention in High Risk American Indian Children: A Parent Focus Group Approach
<p>The incidence Non insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) is rising among most American Indian tribes. This disease has become so prevalent in American Indians since 1950 that is has assumed epidemic status. The Winnebago tribe in Northeastern Nebraska is one of the tribes experiencing this disease …
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Effects of naringenin on glucose uptake in L6 skeletal muscle cells
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of inadequate insulin action and consequent high blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the majority of cases of the disease and is characterized by insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency resulting in metabolic deregulation. It is a complex …
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Leishmanicidal, anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity properties of natural products from common medicinal and edible plants.
… for solving leishmaniasis, obesity and type 2 diabetes. This research showed leishmanicidal natural compounds isolated from Cichorium intybus L. (Asteraceae), Cornus florida L. (Cornaceae), Eryngium foetidum L. (Apiaceae), which have been used traditionally as antiparasitic remedies. The roots …
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The role of beta3-adrenergic receptors in control of brown and white adipose tissues and of energy balance: Reversal of obesity by CL 316,243, a new beta3-adrenergic agonist.
… other metabolic disorders, in particular with insulin resistance and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Treatment of obesity requires an increase in energy expenditure or a decrease in energy intake or both of these. One target for raising energy expenditure in the treatment of obesity …
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The role of PYY in regulating energy balance and glucose homeostasis
… with ageing or high-fat feeding linked to a hyperinsulinemic phenotype associated with hypersecretion of insulin from isolated pancreatic islets. These findings suggested that PYY deficiency may be a predisposing factor for the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, PYYtg …
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A Descriptive Study of South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Management of Clients with Type II Diabetes
<p>Diabetes is a complex multifaceted disease process which can have devastating consequences. Type II diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes is the most common form of diabetes accounting for about 80% of patients with abnormal glucose metabolism (Keavey, et al., 993) with approximately 5000 …
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Teacher Perceptions of Food and Activity Patterns Among Children in an American Indian Community at High Risk for Diabetes: A Teacher Focus Group Approach
<p>Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions among American Indians. The complications of diabetes to the health and welfare of American Indians is devastating. The age-adjusted diabetes mellitus death rate for all American Indians is …
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The Effect of Staged Diabetes Management on Metabolic Control in Native Americans with Type II Diabetes
<p>Native Americans have a high prevalence of diabetes and diabetes complications (Gohdes, Kaufman, & Valway, 1993). However, there are few published accounts of diabetes intervention studies with Native Americans. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Staged Diabetes Management on …
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The intestinal absorption of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids: proposed mechanisms from studies using human Caco-2 cells.
… of various diseases -like arteriosclerosis, non insulin-dependent diabetes, autoimmune disorders, breast and colon cancers. Their action and metabolism have been largely studied in various cell types. However, the mechanism by which they first enter absorptive cells - to be metabolised for …
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