Insulin action is impaired in type 2 diabetes. The functions of the hormone are an integrated
product of insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells and insulin clearance by receptor …

The incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is growing worldwide.
Epidemiological data suggest a strong relationship between NAFLD and T2DM. This is …

Context Total insulin clearance is decreased in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but
the relationship between liver fat and hepatic insulin extraction (HIE) is unknown. Objective …

Aims/hypothesis Lack of reversal of prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance and/or
impaired fasting glucose) to normal glucose regulation (NGR) during a lifestyle intervention …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very frequent disease that affects reproductive ability
and menstrual regularity. Other than the criteria established at the Rotterdam consensus, in …

Purpose This randomized controlled trial aimed to study the effects of Yijinjing plus Elastic
Band Resistance exercise on intrahepatic lipid (IHL), body fat distribution, glucolipid …

Background Studies have demonstrated that liver enzymes are associated with metabolic
syndrome (MetS). However, little information is available regarding these relationships in …

The pathogenesis of human non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remains unclear, in
particular in the context of its relationship to insulin resistance and visceral obesity. Work on …

Hypocaloric diets are known to induce changes in adipokine secretion, but the influence of a
low energy liquid diet (LELD) on the leptin: adiponectin ratio (LAR), a measure of insulin …

Metabolic compromise is crucial in aggravating age-associated chronic inflammation,
oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, increased LDL and triglycerides, and elevated …