The Effects of Metformin on Blood Vessel Structure and Function
ObesityHypertension2 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the drug Metformin has beneficial effects on the blood vessels of individuals with the Metabolic Syndrome (MeS).
Study of Recombinant Human Insulin-Like Growth Factor I in Patients With Severe Insulin Resistance...
Insulin ResistanceHyperglycemiaOBJECTIVES: I. Determine the efficacy and toxic effects of recombinant human insulin-like growth factor I (rhIGF-I) on carbohydrate tolerance, insulin action, insulin secretion, hyperandrogenism, and hyperlipidemia in patients with severe insulin resistance who have failed other therapies. II. Determine the dose and time response of rhIGF-I on carbohydrate homeostasis and secondary abnormalities in this patient population. III. Determine the effect of rhIGF-I on insulin clearance, the regulation of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1, the regulation of sex hormone binding globulin, and hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis in this patient population.
AVACEN Hand Heating on Fasting Blood Glucose
HyperglycemiaHypertensionA double-blind crossover randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of the AVACEN device on fasting blood glucose. The AVACEN device creates negative pressure around the hand while heating the palm. Two sham devices, one providing heat but no vacuum and one providing neither heat nor vacuum were also used. Each subject was tested while using each of these three devices on separate visits. Subjects arrived in the morning following an overnight fast. Fasting blood glucose, blood pressure, tympanic temperature, and subjective thermal ratings were measured before and throughout the 30 minutes that the device was used.
Alleviating Carbohydrate Counting for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Using a Novel Insulin-plus-pramlintide...
Type 1 DiabetesType 1 Diabetes Mellitus2 moreOne of the main challenges in maintaining tight glucose control in a closed-loop system occurs at meal times. Amylin is a gluco-regulatory beta-cell hormone that is co-secreted with insulin in response to nutrient stimuli, and is deficient in patients with type 1 diabetes. Amylin, in the postprandial period, contributes to regulating glucose levels by delaying gastric emptying, suppressing nutrient-stimulated glucagon secretion, and increasing satiety. Pramlintide is a synthetic analog of the hormone amylin. A closed-loop system that delivers both insulin and pramlintide, based on glucose sensor readings, has the potential to better normalize glucose levels, especially during the post-prandial period. The aim of this project is to assess whether co-administration of pramlintide with the improved insulin aspart formulation - Fiasp, in an artificial pancreas system, will alleviate the need for carb counting by replacing it with a simple meal announcement, without degrading the quality of glycemic control in a closed-loop therapy.
Therapeutic Intervention of Eriocitrin in the Reduction of Hyperglycemia in Pre-diabetic Individuals...
Pre DiabetesSupplementation with citrus bioflavonoids (hesperidin, naringin, diosmin and eriocitrin, among others) has been associated with an improvement in the glycidic and lipid profile, reduction of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation, and reduction of endothelial damage. This study aims to evaluate the effects of eriocitrin supplementation on the metabolic parameters of pre-diabetic individuals. Participants will be adults with pre-diabetes who will receive 200 mg / d of eriocitrin. Before, during and after treatment, anthropometric measures (weight, body composition and circumferences), biochemical (lipid and glucose profile, inflammatory parameters, endothelial markers, liver function, renal function) will be evaluated. Metabolic parameters that constitute risk factors for diabetes and associated chronic diseases are expected to be improved by supplementation with eriocitrin.
Insulin for Hyperglycemia in Stroke Trial
HyperglycemiaStroke1 moreIntroduction: Glycemic control in acutely ill stroke patients with hyperglycemia is vital. Although insulin is the choice of anti-diabetic agent during acute stage, it is not clear which insulin regimen is better in terms of glycemic control and prevention of hypoglycemia in hospitalized acute stroke patients who are usually on small frequent nasogastric tube feeding. The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of human insulin (regular insulin and neutral protamine hagedorn, NPH insulin) to analog insulin (basal insulin glargine and rapid acting insulin aspart) in hospitalized acute stroke patients with hyperglycemia. Justification: Analog insulins are developed by minor alteration of the amino acid chain which alters their pharmacokinetics and make them more physiological. However, these insulins are costly and are not widely available. Conventional human insulins are more commonly used in our country. Comparison of these two regimen is necessary in our own setting to optimize optimal glycemic management of hospitalized acute stroke patients. Methodology: In this single-center, open-label, randomized trial, 100 patients with acute stroke and hyperglycemia (capillary blood glucose ≥10 mmol/L on 2 or more occasions) or history of type 2 DM admitted in the in-patient Department of Neurology, National Institute of Neurosciences (NINS) & Hospital will be randomly assigned to receive human insulin or modern insulin therapy in 1:1 ratio. The study will be carried out from February to June 2021. Blood glucose (BG) will be monitored by standardized glucometer thrice a day and insulin dose will be adjusted daily. The primary outcome of the study will be the differences in glycemic control between groups, as measured by mean daily BG concentration during the hospital stay. Secondary outcomes include differences between treatment groups in any of the following measures: number of hypoglycemic events (BG <3.9 mmol/L), total daily dose of insulin, length of hospital stay, hospital complications and mortality.
The Assessment of Single-Dose Safety,Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic of Globalagliatin...
Hyperglycaemia (Diabetic)Healthy VolunteersThis is a phase 1 randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled study with single oral dose of globalagliatin hydrochloride (SY-004) administered to chinese healthy subjects to evaluated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of globalagliatin hydrochloride (SY-004).
Effects of Single Doses of Liraglutide and Dapagliflozin on Hyperglycemia and Ketogenesis in Type...
Type 1 DiabetesTo compare levels of ketone bodies (beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate) in plasma and urine following a single dose treatment of either liraglutide 1.8mg,dapagliflozin 10mg or placebo in insulinopenic state. To compare plasma levels of free fatty acid, glucagon, hs-CRP, Il-6 and IL-1 before and after administration of liraglutide/Dapagliflozin/placebo.
Investigating the Role of the Polyol Pathway in the Central Nervous System Production of Fructose...
Hyperglycaemia (Diabetic)To investigate whether longer-term improvement of glycemic control in poorly controlled diabetes patients with a 12-week intensified insulin treatment regimen will lead to decreased polyol pathway activity.
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Beverage Intervention for Hispanic Adults
ObesityHypercholesterolemia2 moreThis study aims to 1) assess the feasibility and acceptability of a prescribed beverage intervention in 50 obese Hispanic adults ages 18-64 years over 6 weeks; and 2) assess preliminary effects of the beverage intervention on cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well as other markers of health such as blood pressure, glucose and markers of inflammation. This project, if successful, will provide early evidence that targeting dietary behavior around beverage intake could be a novel and easily adopted approach to reduce the burden or delay the onset of metabolic abnormalities in obese Hispanic adults. The expected outcome of the proposed project is the identification of feasible and appropriate beverage intervention strategies to improve engagement and adherence to dietary modification approaches for control of metabolic health indicators in this vulnerable ethnic group.