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Open AccessThe relationship between sex hormones and glycated hemoglobin in a non-diabetic middle-aged and elderly population
Sex hormones are strongly linked to the occurrence and development of diabetes, and influence glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in diabetic population; but, the relationship between sex hormones and HbA1c in non...
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Open AccessHeterogeneity of insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction in gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study of perinatal outcomes
Insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction were reported to be responsible for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, little is known about the heterogeneity of these factors and its influences on per...
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Open AccessElevated First-Trimester Total Bile Acid is Associated with the Risk of Subsequent Gestational Diabetes
The aim of the current study is to assess whether total bile acid (TBA) level in first trimester pregnancy is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Biochemical parameters including serum TBA of ...
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High-normal 2 h glucose is associated with defects of insulin secretion and predispose to diabetes in Chinese adults
The purpose of the study was to determine whether impaired beta-cell function exists in Chinese individuals within the normal range of glucose tolerance (NGT), and these individuals are predisposed to diabetes...
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Open AccessSerum lipocalin-2 levels positively correlate with coronary artery disease and metabolic syndrome
The lipocalin-2 (LCN2) cytokine, primarily known as a protein of the granules of human neutrophils, has been recently reported to be implicated in metabolic and inflammatory disorders. This study was designed ...
