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Maryam Djamnezhad , Kurosh Djafarian, Mostafa Qorbani, Asal Ataie-Jafari, Saeed Hosseini,
Volume 14, Issue 1 (1-2015)
Abstract
Background: There is increasing interest about the relationship between metabolism, obesity and function of thyroid hormones in recent decades. This study aimed to determine the validity of a “thyroid and metabolism questionnaire” and its relationship with metabolism status and function of thyroid hormones.
Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study on 164 people aged 20-64 years who were selected randomly from nutrition clinic. “Thyroid and Metabolism questionnaire” including 25 questions were completed for everyone. Biochemical parameters including serum level of T3, T4 and TSH were measured. Resting energy expenditure [REE] was measured by indirect calorimeter.
Results: The mean measured REE and calculated with Harris-Benedict formula were 1826.7 ± 475.34 and 2277.6 ± 454.54 kcal in men and 1410.8 ± 205.5 and 1670.73 ± 136.10 kcal in women respectively. The final score of this questionnaire had no significant association with measured REE. REE showed indirect relationship with serum level of T3, T4, T3/T4 and inverse relationship with TSH. Metabolism status of every participant was obtained via measuring and calculating REE with set and formula. The metabolism status of participants showed no agreements with metabolism status that predicted from “Thyroid and Metabolism” questionnaire. There was no significant association between metabolism status that was measured by indirect calorimeter and calculated from “Thyroid and Metabolism” questionnaire. From 25 questions of this questionnaire, only questions number 1, 4, 16 and 23 showed significant association with measured REE [P< 0.05].
Conclusion: Results of this study showed that “Thyroid and Metabolism” questionnaire had internal consistency, but not validity.
Maryam Karkhaneh, Ehsaneh Taheri, Mostafa Qorbani, Mohamad Reza Mohajeri Tehrani, Saeed Hoseini,
Volume 14, Issue 4 (5-2015)
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Background: A unique subset of Individuals with normal body mass index (BMI= 18.5-24.9 kg/m2) and high body fat percentage (above 30% in women and 23% in men) that are termed as normal weight obese, are at increased risk for development of the metabolic syndrome and chronic diseases because the adipose mass and the excess of fat mass are an important source of proinflammatory cytokines. The aim of the present study was based on this hypothesis that women with high body fat percentage and normal body mass index are at increased risk for the metabolic syndrome in compared to healthy non obese women. Methods: This was as case-control study in which 40 obese women with normal weight (BMI= 18.5-24.9 kg/m2) and body fat percentage above 30% (FM> 30%) and 30 non-normal weight obese women (BMI= 18.5-24.9 kg/m2) and fat percentage less than 25% (FM <25%) who were matched for age (mean age = 28 years) recruited for this study. The components of metabolic syndrome including Anthropometric variables, blood pressure and fasting plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose and insulin were measured. Results: The anthropometric measurements including waist and hip circumferences in NWO was higher than non-NWO (respectively 74.78±4.81 vs. 70.76±2.91 and 99.12±4.32 versus 93.16±2/91, Pvalue<0.001), while the waist-to-hip ratio did not differ between the two groups (p=0.448).Also no significant differences were observed in concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting plasma glucose, systolic and diastolic pressure between groups. Fasting serum insulin and insulin resistance was higher in NOW compared to non NWO (Pvalue<0.05) and insulin sensitivity in NWO was lower than non NWO (0.357 versus 0.374, pvalue = 0.043). Conclusion: Because of the higher serum insulin concentration and the lower insulin sensitivity, obese women with normal body mass index but high body fat percentage can be associated with a higher risk for metabolic dysregulation and metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women with the same body mass index and normal body fat percentage
Nazanin Moslehi, Firoozeh Hosseini-Esfahani, Farhad Hosseinpanah, Parvin Mirmiran, Parvane Hojjat, Fereidoun Azizi,
Volume 15, Issue 2 (1-2016)
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to identify major dietary patterns in Iranian adults and their associations with the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Methods: This nested case-control study was conducted among 698 women and men with a mean age of 43.6 ± 12.0 years in the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). Among participants who were free of T2DM at baseline and developed T2DM during follow-up examinations, individuals with dietary intakes data were considered as cases. Each case was matched to three T2DM free controls on sex, age, and the date of blood drawing. Major dietary patterns were identified using principal component analysis and odds ratios of T2DM were estimated using conditional logistic regression.
Results: In this study, three major dietary patterns were identified. After adjusting for diabetes risk factors, 1-SD increase in score of the dietary pattern characterized by high intake of whole grain, legumes, egg, and red meat (traditional dietary pattern) was associated with reduced risk of T2DM (OR : 0.82; 95% CI: 0.67-0.99).
Conclusion: A whole grain and legumes based dietary pattern may be associated with reduced risk of T2DM in Iranian population.
Reza Ghadimi, Sadat Hoseini Seiyedi, Hasan Ashrafian Amiri, Seiyed Davoud Nasrollahpour Shirvani,
Volume 15, Issue 5 (7-2016)
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Background: In recent years, waist and hip circumference measurements simultaneously used as anthropometric factors to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults, in addition to Body Mass Index. Some studies have confirmed the relationship between the above mentioned factors and the hematological parameters of cardiometabolic disorders. This study aimed to determine the association between anthropometric factors and hematological factors in 25-60 years old couples of Babol, Mazandaran.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in spring 2014, on research population of 25-60 year old couples who were selected by random cluster. Data collected through a researcher-made questionnaire containing about demographic variables, underlying factors, dependent variables; its validity and reliability were confirmed. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS18 software.
Results: Men’s BMI had significant direct relationship with systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides (p<0.05). Women’s BMI had a significant direct relations with systole and diastole blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and triglycerides (p<0.05). There was a significant direct relationship between men’s and women’s Waist/Hip Ratio (WHR) with systole and diastole blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides (p<0.05). There was a significant direct relationship between men’s and women’s anthropometric indices (apart from the BMI) associated with serum biomarkers of cardiometabolic disorders (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results showed that increased BMI and WHR in couples, increases the amount of cardiometabolic serum biomarkers and may directly and indirectly cause the risk of chronic diseases.
Leila Zamanpour, Ebrahim Banitalebi, Seyed Ehsan Amirhosseini,
Volume 15, Issue 5 (7-2016)
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study is to the comparison of the effect of 12 weeks of sprint training and concurrent aerobic and strength training on high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and insulin resistance in women with diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
Methods: 52 overweight female type 2 diabetic patients (age; 45-60 years old and fasting blood glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l)) were assessed for eligibility. Participants were assigned to intense interval training group (N=17), concurrent resistance- endurance training group (N=17) and control group (N=18). The combined strength-endurance group did 12 weeks, three sessions per week endurance training with 60 % of maximal heart rate and two session resistance training with 70 % 1-RM. Intense interval training group did three session/week of 4-10 repetition of all out 30s Wingate on ergometer were included 10 weeks of concurrent resistance- endurance training and intense interval training.
Results: The results showed that following sprint training, there were significant changes in hs-CRP (p<0.001), but it wasn’t significant following concurrent training (p=0.062). According to results, TNF-α change were not significant in intense sprint (p=0.11) and concurrent training (p=0.23). Differences were not significant for the fasting blood glucose in the intense interval training groups (p=0.000). Serum insulin levels showed significant increases in the SIT (p<0.000) and concurrent training (p=0.000) significantly. The data showed significant differences in insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) in intense interval training (p=0.000) and concurrent resistance- endurance training (p=0.008). ANCOVA test showed no significant difference in fasting blood glucose concentrations (P=0.171).
Conclusion: Intense sprint training compare to concurrent strength-endurance training can have better inflammatory status for patients with type 2diabete.
Vahid Maleki, Mohamad Reza Mohajeri Tehrani, Ehsaneh Taheri, Mostafa Qorbani, Mohsen Sedighiyan, Saeed Hoseini,
Volume 16, Issue 2 (1-2017)
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Background: The major cause of obesity is an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and resting energy expenditure (REE) is the most important determining factor in metabolism because it can reduce obesity and body fat mass gain. Overt hypothyroidism is associated with a lower resting energy expenditure (REE). With treatment, the resting energy expenditure (REE) will be normal. But a group of patients with treatment and normal serum level of TSH and thyroid hormones, Continue to complain of the lack of improvement of Clinical signs of overt hypothyroidism. This study is designed whether patients that have Clinical signs of overt hypothyroidism in compared with patients without Clinical signs, resting metabolic rate, body composition and lipid profile are different or not.
Methods: This study is a descriptive and comparative study on 100 women with overt hypothyroidism are treated with levothyroxine. The patients were divided into 2 groups of 50 patients with and without clinical signs. All patients were matched for age and BMI and menstrual cycle. 2 groups regarding anthropometric measurements, resting energy expenditure (REE), body composition, thyroid hormones, lipid profile and diet were compared with each other.
Results: The average resting energy expenditure (REE) and adjusted of it for weight was significantly lower in the group with Clinical signs (Pvalue<0.03). But there was no significant difference between the 2 groups for the form of an adjustment for fat free mass (FMM) and FT3. The body fat mass (FM) was higher in the group with Clinical signs (Pvalue<0.005).But there was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the percentage of body fat mass and fat free mass (FMM). Serum levels of TSH, TF4, FT4, TT3, FT3, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups. But the level of blood triglycerides (TG) in the group with Clinical signs was significantly higher than the group without Clinical signs (Pvalue<0.01).
Conclusion: Patients with Clinical signs, lower resting energy expenditure (REE) and fat mass (FM) and triglycerides blood (TG) is higher than in patients without Clinical signs.
Seyed Ali Hosseini, Fatemeh Rezvanipour, Nasibeh Kazemi, Omidreza Salehi, Maryam Kasraeian,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2018)
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Background: Gestational diabetes in on of common complications of pregnancy which has different complications for fetus and mother. Aim of present study was to review the effect of six weeks aqua training in second trimester of pregnancy on visfatin and glucose tolerance of gestational diabetic women.
Methods: In this semi experimental research 24 gestational diabetic mothers who recourse to hafez clinic of shiraz city which were in 23- 24 week of pregnancy select as sample and divided in two groups of 12 persons of aqua training and control. Aqua training group trained aqua trainings 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week and 45 minutes per session. In this period of the time control group has just their daily activities. For measure the research variables fasting blood sample gathered from antecubital vein in pretest and post test.
Results: Six weeks aqua training in second trimester of pregnancy has significant effect on increase of visfatin and decrease of glucose tolerance of gestational diabetic women (p=0.001).
Conclusion: It seems that for improvement of visfatin levels and glucose tolerance of gestational diabetic women can use six weeks aqua training in second trimester of pregnancy.
Sima Zahedi, Ali Darvishpoor Kakhaki, Meimanat Hosseini, Zahra Razzaghi,
Volume 17, Issue 4 (5-2018)
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Background: Hemodialysis is the most common treatment in patients with end stage of renal disease (ESRD). Patients undergoing hemodialysis due to multiple drug treatments, special food programs and being able to cope with their illness need to self-care activities. Due to lack of information about the role of health literacy in effectiveness of self-care in these patients, this research aimed to determine the correlation between self-care and health literacy in patients undergoing hemodialysis in Valiasr Hospital of Arak in 2015.
Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, 93 undergoing hemodialysis patients selected by objective sampling method. Data collecting instruments were "demographic questionnaire", "self-care questionnaire " and "Health Literacy for Iranian Adults questionnaire". The content and face validity of questionnaires was assessed. Reliability assessed through internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and Intra- Class Correlation Coefficient. Data were analyzed by SPSS, version 21, using, Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, Descriptive Statistics and Kolmogorov–Smirnov test.
Results: The results showed that 79/6% of patients were male and 20/4% were female with an average age of 54/18 ± 13/9 year. The mean score of self-care and health literacy were 146/90± 45/46, 88/14± 36/42 and were at a moderate level. The lowest score of self-care and health education related to the field of fluid intake and decision-making and behavior. There was a significant positive correlation between self-care and health literacy (p<0/0001, r= 0/6).
Conclusion: The existence of a significant positive correlation between self-care and health literacy showed that the hospital managers and the nurses must pay more attention to what patients undergoing hemodialysis need. Considering the importance of health literacy in the care of patients undergoing hemodialysis, it seems necessary to nursing administrators and Politicians use educational programs tailored to the patient's health literacy level in order to promote their health and quality of life.
Ata Pourabassi, Zahra Kheiry, Sarah Nouriyengejeh, Solmaz-Sadat Naghavi Alhosseini, Farnaz Banakar,
Volume 18, Issue 3 (3-2019)
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Background: The main problem of modern humans is non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc. Diabetes has the highest prevalence. It imposes many costs on society and the patient. Diabetics have special needs for a better life; hence, the researcher's aim is to accomplish them by defining researches and technology missions. Our purpose was to understand the real needs of a diabetic patient. Previous studies were evaluated to find out which one was effective.
Methods: In this research, 120 diabetic children's parents were requested to write a letter entitled "Hi Inventor" and describe any efficient inventions, which could make life easier for their children. Besides, research papers and patents from Iran over the past ten years have been evaluated in terms of their compliance with patients' needs.
Results: Parent's statements gathered in the form of 12 real needs. The main concern was the invasive method of blood glucose testing and they were asking for innovative method to measure blood glucose with less pain. Among published articles by Iranian researchers over the past ten years, 3% of the articles were in some way related to the actual needs of patients with diabetes. A total of 1017 patents from Iran was looked for, there were 3 diabetes-related patents.
Discussion: To sufficiently support the conducting research and identifying research priorities in the country, it is necessary to consider a balanced ratio between fundamental and applied research so that the patients' community can benefit from the early results of research as well.
Zahra Shafipour, Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo, Masoumeh Hoseini,
Volume 18, Issue 6 (9-2019)
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Background: Nesfatin-1 is an adipokine that released by adipose tissue and participated in the regulation of insulin activity and glucose metabolism. The aim of this research is the investigation the effect of aerobic training and walnut consumption on nesfatin-1 and insulin resistance index of women Type 2 diabetes.
Methods: 40 women aged 40 to 50 years old with type 2 diabetes after homogenization based on Bruce test were selected through targeted sampling and they were randomly assigned to four groups of training, walnut, training + walnut and control (each group was 10). The 8-week aerobic training was three sessions per week for 16 minutes with 65% of maximal heart rate in the first week, while in the eighth week it reached 30 minutes with 80% of maximal heart rate. The walnut groups each day replaced 25 to 27 grams of walnuts as part of a diet rich in PUFA fatty acids, replacing one third of total dietary fat. 24 hours before the first session and 48 hours after the last session of the protocol, all subjects received blood samples. The inter-subject inter-analysis variance analysis was used. The significance level was considered as P <0.05.
Results: In the training groups, weight, body mass index, glucose, insulin and insulin resistance decreased significantly and the maximum oxygen consumption and nesfatin -1 increased significantly(P<0.05).
Conclusion: Aerobic training with this intensity and amount can be recommended as auxiliary treatment for type 2 diabetic women. Walnut consumption with this value did not affect the level of blood glucose, insulin resistance index and nesfatin-1 in type 2 diabetic women. It is recommended that high-dose walnuts be used for effective operation.
Masoumeh Hosseini, Maryam Hosseini,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (2-2020)
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Background: The proinflammatory cytokines of tumor necrosis factor alpha TNF-α and anti-inflammatory interleukin-10 have important roles in inducing and preventing systemic inflammation, respectively. The purpose of this study was to the synergistic effect of High-Intensity Interval training and resveratrol consumption on IL-10 and TNF- α in diabetic rats.
Methods: In this experimental study, 32 diabetic rats 225± 10 g based on Cohen's sample size estimation table diabetic with combination of high-fat diet and streptozotocin (STZ) injection, were randomly divided into four groups: control(C), supplement(M), training (T)and training + supplement(TM). The training groups were exposed to high-intensity interval training with an intensity of 90 to 100% VO2max for 8 weeks, 5 sessions per week, each session for 18 minutes. The supplement groups received 10 mg / kg of resveratrol daily for eight weeks, three times a week by gavage. Blood samples were taken 48 hours after the last training session. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and SPSS software version 24 (ANOVA).
Results: Results showed that IL-10 increased in the experimental groups but was not significant (P=0.109). TNF-α levels decreased in the TM group, whereas it increased in the T and M groups, which was significant compared to the TM group (P=.000). Fasting glucose, insulin and insulin resistance index decreased significantly in experimental groups (P=.000).
Conclusion: Eight weeks of high-intensity interval training plus resveratrol can have a positive effect on inflammation and insulin resistance by increasing IL-10 and decreasing TNF-α.
Esmail Shekari, Seyed Kianoosh Hosseini, Farideh Razi, Ensieh Nasli Esfahani, Mostafa Qorbani, Bagher Larijani,
Volume 19, Issue 4 (4-2020)
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Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine diseases. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death in patients with type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the metabolic profile of plasma amino acids in diabetic patients with cardiovascular disease.
Methods: The present study is a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study on 140 patients including 35 patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD.DM), 35 patients with type 2 diabetes and non-cardiovascular disease (DM). 35 non-diabetic patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD.nDM) and 35 non-diabetic patients with non-cardiovascular disease (HS) were referred to Diabetes Clinic No. 1 of Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Results: 76 (54.3%) were male and 64 (45.7%) were female. The highest concentrations of glutamine and isoleucine were observed in DM.CVD, asparagine, serine, arginine, threonine, alanine, tyrosine, valine in DM.nCVD and methionine in CVD.nDM. The lowest concentrations of tyrosine and tryptophan in DM.CVD has been detected , and methionine has been detected in DM.nCVD. The amino acids alanine, glutamine, tyrosine, valine, methionine, leucine, lysine and arginine significantly increased the chances of developing DM.nCVD. For each increase in Z-score per plasma concentration of isoleucine, the chances of developing cardiovascular disease without diabetes were significantly increased.
Conclusion: The amino acids alanine, glutamine, tyrosine, valine, methionine, leucine, lysine and arginine are involved in predicting the risk of DM.nCVD and isoleucine and methionine are involved in predicting the risk of CVD.nDM.
Seyedeh Sogand Hosseini, Mohammedreza Esmaelzadeh Toloee,
Volume 21, Issue 1 (3-2021)
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Background: TORC1 protein is an important factor in regulating adipose tissue metabolism. Type 2 diabetes can lead to dysfunction and the development of obesity. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of high-intensity
interval training (HIIT) and endurance on blood
glucose and TORC1 protein content in subcutaneous adipose tissue of obese with type 2 diabetes rats.
Methods: In this study, 18 head 2 Sprague-Dawley male rats with a mean weight of 270±30 g were selected. After becoming type 1 diabetic through streptozotocin and Nicotine amide solution, they were randomly divided into 3 groups: 1) HIIT training 2) endurance training and 3) control (6 heads per group). Exercise groups exercised 4 days a week for 8 weeks according to HIIT and endurance training programs. SPSS software version 23, one-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc test were used to analyze the data.
Result: Eight weeks of HIIT and endurance training resulted in a significant decrease in blood glucose level (p<0.0001) and a significant increase in TORC1 protein content (P<0.0001) compared to the control group.
Conclusion: HIIT and endurance training lowered blood glucose levels and increase TORC1 protein content, which this training can be a suitable and non-invasive treatment to control diabetes and also regulate adipose tissue metabolism in type 2 diabetics who are prone to obesity.
Mohamad Derakhshandeh, Farzaneh Taghian, Khosro Jalali Dehkordi, Ali Hoseini,
Volume 21, Issue 6 (3-2022)
Abstract
Background: Artificial intelligence analysis based on the gene list obtained from the DisGeNET database identified the important genes involved in the heart damage process. Data enrichment highlighted the apoptosis signaling pathway as a vital pathway in cardiovascular risk. Hence, we estimated the binding affinity of chemical and plant bioactive molecules for cytochrome-c protein. Here, we performed to evaluate the effect of eight weeks of resistance training (RT) with Tribulus Terrestris (TT) consumption on the mechanism of apoptosis in the heart tissue of rats exposed to stanozolol.
Methods: Thirty-five male rats were divided into seven groups: (1) Control, (2) Stanozolol (ST), (3) ST + 100 mg / kg TT, (4) ST + 50 mg / kg TT, (5) ST + RT (SRT), (6) S + RT + 100 mg / kg T (SRTT100), and (7) ST + RT + 50 mg / kg T (SRTT50). Differential gene expression was measured by q-RT-PCR. In bioinformatics analysis, the apoptosis signaling pathway was defined as a critical process in heart damage. In addition, adverse effects of Tribulus Terrestris and stanozolol on heart tissue were detected through the apoptotic pathway by molecular docking.
Result: Resistance training along with 100 mg/kg reduced CRP and cytochrome-c Moreover, 100 mg/kg TT as a more favorable effect than 50 mg/kg TT
Conclusion: we showed the beneficial effects of Tribulus Terrestris, the plant’s bioactive compound that can reduce cardiovascular risks by impairing the formation of apoptosome assemblages and inflammation.
Mostafa Boskabadi, Najmeh Mohajeri, Ali Taghipour, Habibollah Esmaily, Syeid Javad Hoseinij, Ehsan Mosa Farkhani,
Volume 22, Issue 6 (3-2023)
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Background: In Iran, with the advancement of technology and the development of registration statistics, the need to use data mining methods has attracted more attention from researchers. Regression and classification tree is one of the important methods in Big data modeling, which has attracted the attention of many researchers for community control and prediction. The purpose of this study is to determine the influencing variables on the occurrence of complications caused by diabetes.
Methods: This paper is a cross sectional-analytical study. In this research, all diabetic patients covered by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2017 were extracted from the SINA system. The number of diabetics with complications was 5016 and diabetics without complications were 53613. The method of fitting the regression tree model and classification and measurement criteria of the model is the coefficient of determination and the area of the Rock curve and the Lift diagram.
Results: The rock curve for the fitted tree model is 73.8%, which shows the relatively high power of the model. Based on the Lift chart, the decision-making power of diabetes complications increases 3.5 times for the person who comes to visit.
Conclusion: The results of the regression model and tree classification showed that, in descending order, age, risk assessment factor, FBS, HbA1C, total activity time, cholesterol, FBS and HDL, cardiovascular disease, history of stroke, blood pressure, cholesterol Statin prescription, job with hard physical activity, living area, consumed oil, walking, consumption of vegetables and gender are more effective than other factors in the occurrence of diabetes complications.
Mahkameh Abdollahi, Masoumeh Hosseini, Shahin Riyahi Malayeri,
Volume 22, Issue 6 (3-2023)
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Background: NRF1 and TFAM are proteins that affect mitochondrial biogenesis and play an important role in diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of high intensity training (HIT) training and beetroot consumption on NRF1 and TFAM in visceral adipose tissue of aged type 2 diabetic rats.
Method: In this experimental study, 40 male rats (weight range 270-300 grams and age 12-14 weeks) diabetic with streptozotocin were randomly divided into 5 groups (healthy control, diabetic control, supplement, exercise, exercise + complement) were divided. The training groups were subjected to intense interval training with an intensity of 50 to 90% of the maximum speed for 4 weeks and 4 sessions each week and 44 minutes each session. The groups receiving the supplement received 10 mg of beetroot per kilogram of body weight daily for 4 weeks and 4 times a week orally. The data are statistically significant using two-way ANONA test and (P < 0.05) was evaluated.
Results: The results of the study showed that the induction of diabetes led to a significant decrease in the protein levels of NRF1 and TFAM, so that in the exercise group, beetroot had a significant effect on the changes of NRF1 in the visceral fat tissue of elderly rats with diabetes. (P=0.001), but the interaction of HIT training and beetroot supplement in NRF1 changes is not significant (P=0.56) and also the factor of exercise and beetroot supplement, as well as the interaction of HIT training and beetroot also has a significant effect on TFAM changes in visceral adipose tissue of elderly rats with diabetes. (P=0.001).
Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present research, it seems that high interval training with beetroot consumption can lead to an increase in NRF1 and TFAM gene expression and thus help to improve and control diabetes in the elderly.
Saeed Naimi, Vahid Valipour Dehnou, Masoud Moeini,
Volume 22, Issue 6 (3-2023)
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Background: One of the complications of type 2 diabetes is the development of neurocognitive disorders, and DCX and AMPA may be involved in this disorder. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise on the DCX and AMPA in the hippocampus of rats with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: 32 eight-week-old male rats were divided into control (C), diabetes (D), diabetes-exercise (DT), and exercise (T) groups. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin injection. The exercise was carried out for six weeks. Finally, the rats were dissected, and their hippocampus tissue was extracted. Proteins were measured by the ELISA method.
Results: There was nonsignificant difference between the DCX of the C group and the T and DT groups (p>0.05). But there was a significant difference between the DCX of the C and diabetic groups (p =0.05). Also, a significant difference was observed between the diabetic groups and the T group (p<0.05). AMPA in diabetic groups were significantly lower than in C and T groups (p<0.05) While the difference between C and T groups and D and DT groups was not significant (p>0.05). Also, a significant negative correlation was observed between AMPA and DCX with blood glucose.
Conclusion: Diabetes reduces the AMPA and DCX but exercise nonsignificantly reduces the effect of diabetes on those. According to the appropriate duration of exercise, there is a possibility that due to the significant negative correlation between these proteins and glucose, the intensity of exercise can significantly reduce the negative effect of diabetes on those.
Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Seyyed Nasrollah Hosseini, Marzieh Niksirt, Amir Hossein Hashemian, Farzad Jalilian,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (5-2023)
Abstract
Background: Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is influenced by lifestyle. The aim of this research was to determine the predictors of treatment adherence behaviors among T2DM based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT).
Methods: This descriptive-analytical research was done among 500 T2DM patients in Tehran during 2021. Simple random sampling was performed among patients based their medical records in the Diabetes Control Clinic of Tehran's District Five. The data collection tools were written questionnaire based on the SCT determinants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and analytical statistics (Pearson's correlation and linear regression) in SPSS software version 16. Results: The mean score of treatment adherence behaviors was 56.34 [SD: 10.41], ranged from 16 to 80. The outcome expectations, perceived self-efficacy, and social support accounted for 43% of the variation in the outcome measure of the treatment adherence behaviors. Self-efficacy was the strongest predictor (Beta = 0.430 and P<0.001). Increasing age (ß= -0.126 and P= 0.004), insulin treatment (ß= -0.250 and P<0.001) and smoking (ß= -0.146 and P= 0.001) conversely and having health insurance (ß= 0.181 and P<0.001) were positively predictive of treatment adherence behaviors.
Conclusion: The development, implementation and evaluation of educational interventions based on SCT with emphasis on promoting perceived self-efficacy can lead to useful findings in promoting treatment adherence behaviors among T2DM patients.
Seyedeh Neda Mousavi, Sara Gharacheh, Mir Saeed Seyed Dorraji, Elham Hosseini, Fariba Koohdani,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (5-2023)
Abstract
Background: Animal studies have shown maternal low/ high-calorie diet during pregnancy can alter metabolism of offspring through change in Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) expression, as a metabolic sensor. However, there is no study on the effects of isocalorie diet. Herein, effects of two isocalorie diets with different amounts of fat were assessed on SIRT1 gene and protein level in the liver of male and female offspring.
Methods: The control group received AIN93G diet. In this diet, 16% and 64% of total calorie were prepared from fat and carbohydrate, respectively. The intervention group received high fat AIN93G diet contained 48% and 32% of calorie from fat and carbohydrate, respectively. In both diets, fat was prepared from soy oil. Diets were isocaloric and 20% of total calorie was provided from protein. Mothers categorized to one of these diets and offspring received the control diet after weaning (3 weeks after the birth).
Results: SIRT1 gene and protein levels were lower in male and female offspring born from mothers received high-fat diet than the controls (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Change in maternal dietary fat, without increase in calorie, effects on gene and protein levels of SIRT-1 in the liver of next generation.
Atefeh Ketabdar, Seyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini, Mehrdad Fathei, Mohamad Mosaferi,
Volume 23, Issue 5 (12-2023)
Abstract
Background: Fatty liver disease and its relationship with cardiovascular diseases is one of the concerns of today's society, therefore the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of eight weeks of endurance training and growth hormone injections on Cardiac mitochondrial PGC1α content and some oxidative stress indices in mice with hepatic damage.
Methods: In this experimental study, 21 male mice were, randomly, divided into three groups (n=7): control (C), Exercise (E), Exercise + Growth Hormone (EGH) group. The Medium intensity endurance training program was performed for eight weeks and 5 sessions with an intensity of 50% VO2max of per week. The somatropin injection protocols were 1 mg/ kilogram/body weight, respectively. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using the software SPSS, using One-Way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests.
Results: PGC1a levels increased in both groups compared to the control group. SOD and MDA levels increased and decreased in both groups compared to the control group, respectively. The reduction of HOMA levels was significant only in E group compared to the control group. Also, the difference between E and E-GH group was significant. ALT/AST ratio decreased in both groups compared to the control group. The reduction of LDL/HDL ratio was significant only in group E compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Endurance training has produced a more effective response in improving NAFLD markers than GH peptides. Growth hormone injection can have negative consequences on some indicators of this abnormality.
