Diabetes and thyroid dysfunction found to exist simultaneously. In this regard, the present study looked into prevalence of different forms their risk factors among Type 2 diabetic Saudi patients. Methodology. A cross-sectional retrospective randomized hospital-based 411 patients >25 years age was conducted test types factors. Results. The is 28.5%, which 25.3% had hypothyroidism, where 15.3%, 9.5%, 0.5% are clinical, subclinical, overt respectively. hyperthyroidism 3.2%, subclinical cases...

DPN is an important complication and contributes to the morbidity of diabetes mellitus. Evidence indicates early detection results in fewer foot ulcers amputations.The purpose this study was compare different screening tests primary care setting.It a cross-sectional random sample (N = 242) type 2 mellitus participants at setting. Different for detecting such as Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI), Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament (SWM), vibration sensation ankle reflex were...

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) and its associated risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending primary health care (PHC) Saudi Arabia.A multicenter, cross-sectional evaluated 242 diabetics who attended National Guard PHC clinics Riyadh. Trained physicians obtained relevant data medical history assessed PDPN using Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument.About 35% type-2 had neuropathy. High hemoglobin level...

Objectives The rising demand for convenient and nutritious food options, especially among young adults with fast-paced lifestyles, highlights the need quick energy protein sources during physical activities breakfast. Consequently, aimed to formulate evaluate nutritional, functional, glycemic properties of high-protein balls using Sukkari date paste a variety palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) paste, Samh seed Mesembryanthemum forsskalei Hochst) powder, whey concentrate, camel milk powder....

Dates are consumed worldwide, and an important fruit for many individuals in Saudi Arabia. Currently, limited information is available on the glycemic indices of different date varieties.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that requires pharmacotherapy interventions. Metformin and gliclazide are widely used drugs in monotherapy. However, their complementary action made utilization of the combination these an appealing approach.The study compared major therapeutic potentials combined metformin/gliclazide treatment over metformin monotherapy based on following parameters: oxidative stress, lipid profile, hepatorenal functions.This comparative was conducted from March 2015...

This study was conducted to investigate the therapeutic effect of hydro-alcoholic extract Spirulina platensis (SP), golden kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) flesh (KF), and peel (KP) individually or in combination (SFP) on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer rats. Negative control rats (GI) were orally administered distilled water parallel with other treatments. The positive rat group (GII) 30 mg kg−1 indomethacin induce ulcers. KF extracts used together SP treating ulcerated groups. Gastric...

Sugar types, sugar amounts, phenolic contents constituents were determined in fresh fruits of 17 Saudi date cultivars and the obtained values correlated with corresponding vales glycemic index. Glucose fructose presented all tested range 104–395 g kg−1 82–361 kg−1, respectively. Glucose/fructose ratio constituted between 1.03–1.27. Sucrose was considered main four cultivars. Total phenolics 2.15–3.86 kg−1. Antioxidant activities varied ranged from 2.46 to 9.80 µmol Trolox g−1 as assayed by...

Lactic acid bacteria is well-known as a vital strategy to alleviate or prevent diabetes. Similarly, the plant Saussurea costus (Falc) Lipsch preventive power against Here, we aimed determine whether lactic more effective in treating diabetic rat model comparative study manner. An vivo experiment was conducted test therapeutic activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (MW719476.1) and S. plants an alloxan-induced model. Molecular, biochemical, histological analyses were investigated evaluate...

Background Dates have a special position in Middle Eastern countries, especially Saudi Arabia, and are essential to Arabic Muslim diets. They eaten different forms according their stage of maturation. In this study, we aimed estimate the glycemic index (GI), load (GL), response stages date fruit Materials methods This prospective clinical trial was conducted at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Jeddah, Arabia. Thirteen healthy participants, seven males six females, received 50 g glucose as...

OBJECTIVE We determined the efficacy of self-administered subcutaneous mini-dose glucagon (MDG) to treat fasting-induced hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes (T1D). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a 4-week randomized, controlled crossover trial 2-week MDG or oral glucose tablets (OG, control) involving 17 adults with T1D during Ramadan. RESULTS Compared OG, demonstrated significant higher change blood from baseline 30 min (Δt30, P < 0.001) and h (Δt60, = 0.02). The preserved following...

The benefits of prescribing statins are well published in the treatment hypercholesterolemia. With such widespread usage statins, physicians may be ignoring or misdiagnosing association oral side effects with these medications. Case Summary. A 54-year-old man presented a painful ulceration on dorsum his tongue that had been recurring for 10 months. Originally, he experienced burning sensation tongue, and as lesion advanced, pain became more intense specially when consuming spicy acidic...

Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome or obstructive (OSA) is a health condition commonly associated with glucose intolerance. The limited literature on this subject in Saudi Arabia prompted the conduct of study, which aimed to determine people diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at risk OSA, and its factors. Methodology: A total 201 adults, ages 25 more T2DM were examined from May 2015 March 2016. Data was collected using patients’ demographic profile, medical history...

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is one of the few vaccines that obtained emergency authorization to combat fatal pandemic. Despite fact some available literature addressed its short-term side effects, there are still limitations on effects type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Objectives: aim present study was assess association between COVID-19 vaccination and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among individuals with T1DM. Additionally, aimed determine glucose control,...

Objective: <br>We determined the efficacy of self-administered subcutaneous mini-dose glucagon (MDG) to treat fasting-induced hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes (T1D). <br>Research Design and Methods <br>4-week randomized, controlled crossover trial (2-week MDG or 2-week oral glucose tablets (OG, control)) involving 17 adults with T1D during Ramadan. <br>Results <br>As compared OG, demonstrated a significant higher change blood from baseline 30 minutes (∆t30,...

Objective: <br>We determined the efficacy of self-administered subcutaneous mini-dose glucagon (MDG) to treat fasting-induced hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes (T1D). <br>Research Design and Methods <br>4-week randomized, controlled crossover trial (2-week MDG or 2-week oral glucose tablets (OG, control)) involving 17 adults with T1D during Ramadan. <br>Results <br>As compared OG, demonstrated a significant higher change blood from baseline 30 minutes (∆t30,...