AWM: Adults with Obesity BMI >/=30 (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Abd El-Kader S, A L-Jiffri O 2018
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Impact of weight reduction on insulin resistance, adhesive molecules and adipokines dysregulation among obese type 2 diabetic patients.
Authors:
Abd El-Kader SM, Al-Jiffri OH
Journal:
African Health Sciences
Year of publication:
2018
Volume:
18
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
873-883
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (fasting blood sugar >/=7.0 mmol/l or post-prandial blood sugar >/=11.1 mmol/l or 2-h plasma glucose 11.1 mmol/l during an oral glucose tolerance test and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c%) > 6.5%);
Exclusion Criteria:
Smoker; kidney insufficiency; congestive heart failure; pregnant; hepatitis; respiratory failure
Research Purpose:
The study aimed to determine the impact of 12 weeks of weight reduction program on insulin resistance, adipokines and adhesive molecules dysregulation in obese type 2 diabetic patients.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Saudi Arabia
Source(s) of Funding:
University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia