
Beta-cell Function in Glucose Abnormalities and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial InfarctionUnstable Angina Pectoris2 moreA three months, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group study evaluating the efficacy of sitagliptin (Januvia™) versus placebo on beta-cell function in patients with newly detected glucose abnormalities and acute myocardial infarction or unstable angina pectoris. Primary endpoint Improvement in beta-cell function measured by means of the insulinogenic index (ΔI30/ΔG30) obtained from an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Secondary endpoints Improvement of glucose tolerance by means of an OGTT Improvement in endothelial function Improvement in incretin-independent beta-cell function measured as the Acute Insulin Response (ΔAIRG) during an intravenous glucose tolerance test

Effect of Pioglitazone and Exenatide on Body Weight and Beta Cell Function
Type 2 DiabetesHealthy1 morePioglitazone, a drug used in treatment of type 2 diabetes has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle, liver, and fat cells. Despite the beneficial effects of pioglitazone to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce cardiovascular disease in high risk type 2 diabetic patients, weight gain has been a limiting factor. Exenatide, another agent used for treatment of T2DM, improves glycemic control and promotes moderate weight loss. In this proposal we will examine the effect of combination therapy with pioglitazone plus exenatide on body weight, fat topography, beta cell function, glycemic control, and plasma lipid levels in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to treatment with each drug separately. Assessment of beta cell function will be performed by measuring the maximal insulin secretory capacity using a maximal hyperglycemic stimulus combined with an intravenous arginine stimulus.

Effect of Increased Intake of Low Fat Dairy Products on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Impaired Glucose ToleranceType 2 Diabetes1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if increased intake of low-fat milk products and calcium as part of a calorie restricted diet helps achieve a healthier body weight and body composition and decrease blood glucose levels in people with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.

Early Phase Pre-Clinical and Initial Clinical Research on Epicatechin (Part 2)
Pre-diabetesThis will be a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, single dose study of (+)- epicatechin with one 30mg dose/day for a total of 7 days

Effect of Chlorogenic Acid on Patients With Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Impaired Glucose ToleranceChlorogenic acid has demonstrated promising effects in the treatment of glycemic control, obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin secretion, among others. The above mentioned findings show that Chlorogenic acid has an excellent potential for the control of glucose as well as insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity.

Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
Glucose IntoleranceAortic Stiffness1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.

Effect of Acarbose on Postprandial Lipoprotein Levels in Glucose Intolerant Patients
Glucose IntolerancePostprandial Hyperglycemia1 moreIs a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the behavior of hyperglycemia and postprandial lipemia after a standard mixed meal load in patients with carbohydrate intolerance treated with acarbose.

Vestibular Dysfunction and Glucose Metabolism
Dysfunction of Vestibular SystemGlucose IntoleranceIntroduction: the global sugar consumption has increased in the past 50 years and their abusive intake is responsible for the insulin resistance and causes the metabolic syndrome - obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Objective: To evaluate the effect of scheduled diet without glucose as treatment of labyrinthine disorders associated with glucose-insulin index. Study Design: A prospective randomized controlled trial. Patients and Methods: A study conducted at the University of São Paulo with 51 patients divided into two groups: Diet Group (DG) that comprises subjects treated with fractionated diet with glucose restriction and control group (CG) where individuals were not counseled regarding diet. Patients underwent computerized dynamic posturography - sensory organization test (CDP - SOT) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the first and thirtieth days of the study.

Effect of Meal Frequency on Glycemic Control of People at High Risk or Diagnosed With Diabetes
Impaired Glucose ToleranceHyperinsulinism3 moreThis study investigated any potential associations between two isocaloric diets with different meal frequency (3 meals versus 6 meals) and glycemic control in people at high diabetes risk (lean and overweight/obese women with PCOS, individuals with hyperinsulinemia, individuals with impaired glucose tolerance) and diagnosed with diabetes.

Coronary Artery Disease Progression in Patients With Prediabetes
Coronary Artery DiseaseAtherosclerosis1 morePrediabetes is a disorder of glucose metabolism that reflects the natural history of progression from normoglycaemia to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patients with prediabetes have impaired glucose regulation caused by insulin resistance (IR). IR in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with coronary artery remodeling and coronary plaque vulnerability by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) analysis. In stent restenosis after bare metal and drug-eluting stent implantation more frequently is observed in patients with high fasting-insulin levels and IR. Although IR has a significant role in the progression of atherosclerosis in prediabetic patients, the importance of managing prediabetes is often under-appreciated by clinicians. To date, no pharmacological treatment has been officially approved for prediabetes. According to American Diabetes Association recommendations, metformin is the only drug that could be considered in the treatment of prediabetic patients with a high risk of developing diabetes. Metformin is a safe and inexpensive glucose lowering drug that attenuates mortality and future cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes as well as the progression of atherosclerosis in non-diabetic animal models. This study was designed to analyze coronary plaque characteristics by iMAP IVUS in patients with and without prediabetes undergoing PCI and to evaluate the impact of metformin treatment on coronary plaque characteristics in prediabetic patients at 24 month follow up. The study hypothesis is that more pronounced coronary atherosclerosis progression as well as in-stent neointimal hyperplasia will be observed in patients with prediabetes. Metformin treatment attenuates the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with prediabetes.