hyperglycemia https://greenmedinfo.com/category/keywords/hyperglycemia en 8 Healing Properties of Strawberries https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/8-healing-properties-strawberries <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2023<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="8 Juicy Reasons to Eat More Strawberries" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/stebu/images/Strawberries1.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 333px;" /></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><em>Who doesn't love <a href="/substance/strawberry" rel="dofollow" target="_blank">strawberries</a>? And you don't need any reason other than the pleasure of their sweetness to eat them every day. But according to researchers from Oklahoma State University, there's lots more to strawberries than the flavor.</em></span><a href="#_edn1" name="_ednref1" title="">[i]</a></strong></p> <p>Their study was <strong><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24345049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">published in the journal <em>Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition</em></a></strong> with funding from the NIH and the California Strawberry Commission. In it the researchers review over 130 studies attesting to the strawberry's status as a "functional food."</p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/8-healing-properties-strawberries" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/8-healing-properties-strawberries#comments Alzheimer's Disease Anthocyanins Blackberry C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases Carotenoids Catechin Ellagic Acid Flavonoids Hyperglycemia Hyperlipidemia Hypertension Kaempferol Naringenin Parkinson's Disease Phytosterols Polyphenols Potassium Quercetin Strawberry Vitamin C Vitamin E Antioxidants Health Guide: Farm/Pharma Face Off Health Guides: Healing Foods Alzheimer's disease Anthocyanins Antioxidants blackberry C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases CAROTENOIDS Catechin Ellagic Acid Flavonoids hyperglycemia hyperlipidemia hypertension Kaempferol Naringenin Parkinson's disease phytosterols POLYPHENOLS potassium QUERCETIN Strawberry Vitamin C VITAMIN E Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:30:10 +0000 GMI Research Group 114933 at https://greenmedinfo.com Diabetes: An Entirely Preventable & Reversible Condition https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/diabetes-entirely-preventable-reversible-condition <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2018<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/7f494613c5ad4db1b93e647ad/images/DownloadedFile.jpeg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; width: 275px; height: 183px;" title="Diabetes: An Entirely Preventable &amp; Reversible Condition" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">The title of this article may sound like heresy to those who have been schooled to believe that when diabetes "happens" to you, it is with you for life. There is far more to the story than both drug and naturally-based palliative medicine normally touches upon.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/diabetes-entirely-preventable-reversible-condition" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/diabetes-entirely-preventable-reversible-condition#comments Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 Hyperglycemia Insulin Resistance Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus: Type 2 hyperglycemia Insulin Resistance Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:30:25 +0000 Sayer Ji 73036 at https://greenmedinfo.com Lactobacillus strains, L. brevis 15 and L. plantarum 13, could be considered as possible probiotics and might be able to prevent some metabolic disturbances. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/lactobacillus-strains-l-brevis-15-and-l-plantarum-13-could-be-considered-possi n/a PMID:  Benef Microbes. 2015 ;6(4):505-12. Epub 2015 Apr 22. PMID: 25691100 Abstract Title:  Influence of Lactobacillus brevis 15 and Lactobacillus plantarum 13 on blood glucose and body weight in rats after high-fructose diet. Abstract:  In recent years, many authors have investigated the possible antidiabetic effect of lactic acid bacteria. Lactobacillus species constitute a major part of the lactic acid bacteria group and have been found to exhibit beneficial effects on the development of diabetes and its complications. In the current study, we investigated the effects of newly characterised Bulgarian Lactobacillus strains, Lactobacillus brevis 15 and Lactobacillus plantarum 13, on blood glucose levels and body weight of rats fed a fructose-enriched diet. An experiment was conducted over a period of 8 weeks with 24 2-month-old Wistar rats randomly assigned to receive a standard diet (Con, control group), fructose-enriched diet (Fr group), standard diet with probiotics given twice a week (Pro group), and fructose-enriched diet with probiotics given twice a week (Pro+Fr group). At the end of the experimental period, a statistically significant increase in body weight was observed in all experimental groups (P&lt;0.0001). The highest rise was seen in the fructose group (Fr, 169±19 g), followed by the Pro+Fr group (153±15 g), Pro group (149±13 g), and Con group (141±5 g). Moreover, the final blood glucose levels had risen significantly in the groups receiving fructose either without (Fr; P&lt;0.0001) or with lactobacilli (Pro+Fr; P=0.002), while the rise was insignificant in the group of rats given probiotic supplementation only (Pro, P=0.071) and inexistent in the Con group (P=0.999). The highest elevation of blood glucose levels was observed in the Fr group (3.18 mmol/l), followed by the Pro+Fr group (2.00 mmol/l) whereas the Pro group showed the lowest levels (0.60 mmol/l). The results of our study suggest that the newly characterised Bulgarian Lactobacillus strains, L. brevis 15 and L. plantarum 13, could be considered as possible probiotics and might be able to prevent some metabolic disturbances. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/lactobacillus-strains-l-brevis-15-and-l-plantarum-13-could-be-considered-possi#comments High Fructose Diet Hyperglycemia Lactobacillus plantarum Fructose Fructose High Fructose Diet hyperglycemia Lactobacillus plantarum Animal Study Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:39:58 +0000 greenmedinfo 148846 at https://greenmedinfo.com Mass spectrometry-based phytochemical screening for hypoglycemic activity of Fagioli di Sarconi beans. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/mass-spectrometry-based-phytochemical-screening-hypoglycemic-activity-fagioli- n/a PMID:  Food Chem. 2018 Mar 1 ;242:497-504. Epub 2017 Sep 19. PMID: 29037720 Abstract Title:  Mass spectrometry-based phytochemical screening for hypoglycemic activity of Fagioli di Sarconi beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Abstract:  The present study deals with the evaluation of antidiabetic activities of Fagioli di Sarconi beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), including 21 ecotypes protected by the European Union with the mark PGI (i.e., Protected Geographical Indication), and cultivated in Basilicata (southern Italy). For this purpose,α-glucosidase and α-amylase assays were assessed; among all bean ecotypes, the tight green seed colour of Verdolino extracts exhibited the highest α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activity with IC50=1.1±0.1μg/ml and IC50=19.3±1.1μg/ml, respectively. Phytochemical compound screening ofall Fagioli di Sarconi beans performed by flow injection-electrospray ionization-ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry (uHRMS) and based on the calculation of elemental formulas from accurate m/z values, was helpful to annotate specific compounds, such as alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and terpenoids, which are most likely responsible for their biological activity. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/mass-spectrometry-based-phytochemical-screening-hypoglycemic-activity-fagioli-#comments Common bean Hyperglycemia Alpha-amylase inhibitor Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor Alpha-amylase inhibitor Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor Common bean hyperglycemia In Vitro Study Sat, 27 Jan 2018 01:50:04 +0000 greenmedinfo 158897 at https://greenmedinfo.com Pterocarpus marsupium extract showed a promising antioxidant effect, as well as hypoglycemic activity. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/pterocarpus-marsupium-extract-showed-promising-antioxidant-effect-well-hypogly n/a PMID:  Nat Prod Commun. 2015 Nov ;10(11):1843-6. PMID: 26749811 Abstract Title:  Renoprotective Effects, Protein Thiols and Liver Glycogen Content of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats Treated with Different Fractions of Heartwood of Pterocarpus marsupium. Abstract:  Oxidative stress is believed to be a pathogenic factor in the development of diabetic complications. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of different fractions of heart wood of Pterocarpus marsupium on antioxidant enzyme like protein thiols and also check the efficacy of the extract for the protection of the renal function in alloxan induced diabetic rats. The present study also investigates the levels of liver glycogen which are considered as the best biomarker for assaying the hypoglycemic activity of any drug. Diabetes was induced by administering alloxan dissolved in saline, while the normal control group was given propylene glycol. Diabetes induced animals were randomly assigned into different groups. Blood samples were collected from all the experimental and control groups. Estimation of urea, uric acid and creatinine along with protein thiols was made on day 30 only. At the end, all the animals were sacrificed to collect liver tissue to analyze glycogen content. The 30 days treatment with various extracts (75 mg/kg body wt) significantly lowered protein thiol levels, which probably represents increased utilization for neutralizing free radicals. There was no significant increase in the levels of renal parameters in the extract treated groups which revealed that the employed dose of the extract is nontoxic to the kidney. There was also a significant decrease in the glycogen content in insulin and alcohol-extract treated groups and should be encouraging for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The extract showed a promising antioxidant effect, as well as hypoglycemic activity, and should be encouraged for the treatment of diabetes. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/pterocarpus-marsupium-extract-showed-promising-antioxidant-effect-well-hypogly#comments Hyperglycemia Pterocarpus marsupium Antioxidants Hypoglycemic Agents Renoprotective Antioxidants hyperglycemia Hypoglycemic Agents Phytotherapy Plant Extracts Pterocarpus marsupium Renoprotective Animal Study Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:13:48 +0000 greenmedinfo 149706 at https://greenmedinfo.com This study documented marked antihyperglycemic activity of extract of P. duthiei. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/study-documented-marked-antihyperglycemic-activity-extract-p-duthiei n/a PMID:  Pak J Pharm Sci. 2016 May ;29(3):837-42. PMID: 27166552 Abstract Title:  Antihyperglycemic effect of Persea duthieion blood glucose levels and body weight in alloxan induced diabetic rabbits. Abstract:  The present study was designed to investigate the antihyperglycemic effect of Persea duthieion blood glucose concentration and body weight in alloxan induced diabetic hyperglycemic rabbits. The results illustrated significant antihyperglycemic activity of crude extract with 17.44% and 28.02% amelioration at 25 and 50mg/kg p.o. respectively after 24th day of drug treatment; equally supported by body weight recovery. Upon fractionation, most dominant antihyperglycemic effect was displayed by aqueous fraction with 22.12% and 34.43% effect followed by ethyl acetate fraction with 24.32% and 32.05% effect at 25 and 50mg/kg p.o. respectively after 24th day of drug treatment. The effect on blood glucose was also reflected on body weight of animals. In conclusion, our study documented marked antihyperglycemic activity of extract/fractions of P. duthiei. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/study-documented-marked-antihyperglycemic-activity-extract-p-duthiei#comments Avocado Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemic Agents Avocado hyperglycemia Hypoglycemic Agents Phytotherapy Plant Extracts Animal Study Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:50:53 +0000 greenmedinfo 143106 at https://greenmedinfo.com This study indicates that spirulina is efficient in inhibiting hyperglycemia and oxidative stress induced by diabetes. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/study-indicates-spirulina-efficient-inhibiting-hyperglycemia-and-oxidative-str n/a PMID:  Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017 Nov 1. Epub 2017 Nov 1. PMID: 29091744 Abstract Title:  Effects of Spirulina platensis on lipid peroxidation, antioxidant defenses and tissue damages in kidney of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Abstract:  Chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes causes free radicals overproduction, which contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy. In modern medicine, no satisfactory therapy is available to cure diabetes mellitus. In that context, we investigated the potential therapeutic action of spirulina-enriched diet on renal impairment and oxidative stress in diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced by a single subcutaneous injection of alloxan (120 mg kg-1) in rats. Following alloxan treatment, male Wistar rats were fed daily with 5% spirulina-enriched diet or treated with insulin (0.5 IU/rat) for 3 weeks. Diabetes was associated with hyperglycemia, increase in renal oxidative parameters (lipid peroxidation, thiobarbituric-acid reactive substances, protein carbonyl and advanced oxidation protein products levels, changes in antioxidant enzyme activities) and nephropathology markers. The renal injury induced by alloxan was confirmed by histological study of the diabetic rat kidney. Treatment with spirulina or insulin significantly ameliorated renal dysfunction by reducing oxidative stress, while rats recovered normal kidney histology. Overall, this study indicates that spirulina is efficient in inhibiting hyperglycemia and oxidative stress induced by diabetes, and suggests that the administration of this alga may be helpful in the prevention of diabetic complications. This amelioration was even more pronounced than that caused by insulin injection. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/study-indicates-spirulina-efficient-inhibiting-hyperglycemia-and-oxidative-str#comments Diabetes: Oxidative Stress Hyperglycemia Spirulina Antioxidants Hypoglycemic Agents Antioxidants Diabetes: Oxidative Stress hyperglycemia Hypoglycemic Agents Spirulina Animal Study Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:48:17 +0000 greenmedinfo 157097 at https://greenmedinfo.com Three days of a very-low-calorie diet lowered plasma glucose and insulin concentrations in a rat model of T2D without altering body weight. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/three-days-very-low-calorie-diet-lowered-plasma-glucose-and-insulin-concentrat n/a PMID:  Cell Metab. 2017 Nov 8. Epub 2017 Nov 8. PMID: 29129786 Abstract Title:  Mechanisms by which a Very-Low-Calorie Diet Reverses Hyperglycemia in a Rat Model of Type 2 Diabetes. Abstract:  Caloric restriction rapidly reverses type 2 diabetes (T2D), but the mechanism(s) of this reversal are poorly understood. Here we show that 3 days of a very-low-calorie diet (VLCD, one-quarter their typical intake) lowered plasma glucose and insulin concentrations in a rat model of T2D without altering body weight. The lower plasma glucose was associated with a 30% reduction in hepatic glucose production resulting from suppression of both gluconeogenesis from pyruvate carboxylase (VPC), explained by a reduction in hepatic acetyl-CoA content, and net hepatic glycogenolysis. In addition, VLCD resulted in reductions in hepatic triglyceride and diacylglycerol content and PKCɛ translocation, associated with improved hepatic insulin sensitivity. Taken together, these data show that there are pleotropic mechanisms by which VLCD reverses hyperglycemia in a rat model of T2D, including reduced DAG-PKCɛ-induced hepatic insulin resistance, reduced hepatic glycogenolysis, and reduced hepatic acetyl-CoA content, PC flux, and gluconeogenesis. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/three-days-very-low-calorie-diet-lowered-plasma-glucose-and-insulin-concentrat#comments Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 Hyperglycemia Insulin Resistance Dietary Modification: Low Calorie Diet Hypoglycemic Agents Diabetes mellitus: Type 2 Dietary Modification: Low Calorie Diet Disease Reversal hyperglycemia Hypoglycemic Agents Insulin Resistance Animal Study Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:35:51 +0000 greenmedinfo 157108 at https://greenmedinfo.com Three hours of intermittent hypoxia increases circulating glucose levels in healthy adults. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/three-hours-intermittent-hypoxia-increases-circulating-glucose-levels-healthy- n/a PMID:  Physiol Rep. 2017 Jan ;5(1). Epub 2017 Jan 13. PMID: 28087818 Abstract Title:  Three hours of intermittent hypoxia increases circulating glucose levels in healthy adults. Abstract:  An independent association exists between sleep apnea and diabetes. Animal models suggest exposure to intermittent hypoxia, a consequence of sleep apnea, results in altered glucose metabolism and fasting hyperglycemia. However, it is unknown if acute exposure to intermittent hypoxia increases glucose concentrations in nondiabetic humans. We hypothesized plasma glucose would be increased from baseline following 3 h of intermittent hypoxia in healthy humans independent of any effect on insulin sensitivity. Eight (7M/1F, 21-34 years) healthy subjects completed two study visits randomized to 3 h of intermittent hypoxia or continuous normoxia, followed by an oral glucose tolerance test. Intermittent hypoxiaconsisted of 25 hypoxic events per hour where oxygen saturation (SpO2) was significantly reduced (Normoxia: 97 ± 1%, Hypoxia: 90 ± 2%, P &lt; 0.01). Venous plasma glucose concentrations were measured on both visits before and after the 3 h protocol. No changes in plasma glucose were observed from baseline after 3 h of continuous normoxia (5.1 ± 0.2 vs. 5.1 ± 0.1 mmol/L, P &gt; 0.05). In contrast, circulating glucose concentrations were increased after 3 h of intermittent hypoxia when compared to baseline (5.0 ± 0.2 vs. 5.3 ± 0.2 mmol/L, P = 0.01). There were no detectable changes in insulin sensitivity following intermittent hypoxia when compared to continuousnormoxia, as assessed by the oral glucose tolerance test (P &gt; 0.05). Circulating glucose is increased after 3 h of intermittent hypoxia in healthy humans, independent of any lasting changes in insulin sensitivity. These novel findings could explain, in part, the high prevalence of diabetes in patients with sleep apnea and warrant future studies to identifyunderlying mechanisms. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/three-hours-intermittent-hypoxia-increases-circulating-glucose-levels-healthy-#comments Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention Hyperglycemia Diabetogenic Hypoxia Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes mellitus: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2: Prevention hyperglycemia Human Study Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:16:43 +0000 greenmedinfo 142022 at https://greenmedinfo.com