Prediabetes is a state of elevated plasma glucose in which the threshold for diabetes has
not yet been reached and can predispose to the development of type 2 diabetes and …

Many approaches have been used in the effective management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
A recent paradigm shift has focused on the role of adipose tissues in the development and …

The liver is a dynamic organ that plays critical roles in many physiological processes,
including the regulation of systemic glucose and lipid metabolism. Dysfunctional hepatic …

The term “cachexia” is derived from the Greek words kakos (bad) and hexis (habit).
Cachexia is a malnutrition associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, chronic heart …

Sarcopenic obesity and diabetes are two increasing health problems worldwide, which both
share many common risk factors, such as aging, and general obesity. The pathogenesis of …

Homocysteine (Hct) is a substance produced in the metabolism of methionine. It is an
essential type of amino acid gained from the daily diet. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase …

Background. Diabetes and obesity are very common associated metabolic disorders that are
linked to chronic inflammation. Leptin is one of the important adipokines released from …

Chronic inflammation remains an essential complication in the pathogenesis and
aggravation of metabolic diseases. There is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants …

Among the complications of diabetes, cardiovascular events and cardiac insufficiency are
considered two of the most important causes of death. Experimental and clinical evidence …

Maternal-offspring interactions in mammals involve both cooperation and conflict. The fetus
has evolved ways to manipulate maternal physiology to enhance placental nutrient transfer …