Chronic imbalance of the autonomic nervous system is a prevalent and potent risk factor for
adverse cardiovascular events, including mortality. Although not widely recognized by …

Obesity is a major risk factor for development of diabetes, and excessive energy intake is a
major contributor to poor glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes. The impact of obesity on risk …

This study investigated the hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant effects of dietary
quercetin in an animal model of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Four-week-old C57BL/KsJ-db/db …

To review international nutrition recommendations with a special emphasis on carbohydrate
and fiber, analyze clinical trial information, and provide an evidence-based recommendation …

Purpose: This report summarizes our experiences on the protective effect of angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, especially captopril and an angiotensin II type 1 …

Background Despite the importance of CAD for women, there is persistent perception that
CAD is a man's disease. Contributing to this notion is the observation of differences in …

The majority of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are overweight or obese at the time of
diagnosis, and obesity is a recognised risk factor for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart …

Contents Page 1 Contents 1. Epidemic of Coronary Heart Disease in the Migrant South-African
Indian Population ..............................................................................1 YK Seedat 2. Clustering of …

Objective: To assess the effects of soybean-derived pinitol on glycaemic control and
cardiovascular risk factors in Korean patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Design …

Zucker rats are a useful model in which to define the mechanisms that link obesity to
diabetes and associated cardiovascular disease. The present study tests the hypothesis that …