The incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing worldwide at an
alarming rate. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most prevalent form of diabetes …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in people with type 2
diabetes mellitus (T2DM), yet a significant proportion of the disease burden cannot be …

The vascular endothelium is a multifunctional organ and is critically involved in modulating
vascular tone and structure. Endothelial cells produce a wide range of factors that also …

High blood pressure is reported in over two-thirds of patients with type 2 diabetes, and its
development coincides with the development of hyperglycaemia. Many pathophysiological …

It is recognized that a chronic low-grade inflammation and an activation of the immune
system are involved in the pathogenesis of obesity-related insulin resistance and type 2 …

Background: The purpose of this review is to provide the reader with practical knowledge
concerning the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases. Over 200 …

Context: Recent developments indicate that pathophysiological mechanisms leading to β-
cell damage, insulin resistance, and the vascular complications of diabetes include an …

Abstract Background/Aims: Heart failure is characterized by chronic low-grade vascular
inflammation, which in itself can lead to endothelial dysfunction. Clinical trials showed …

Epidemic of diabetes, affecting about 3–5% of Western populations, is one of the main
threats to human health in the 21st century (1). Changes in the human environment …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by fasting hyperglycaemia and a high risk of
atherothrombotic disorders affecting the coronary, cerebral and peripheral arterial trees. The …