Juniper Publishers-Journal of Diabetes Obesity Journal

  Abstract Microbial Alterations and Dysbiosis: The composition and diversity of gut microbiota is an indicator of health and various groups of commensal bacteria provide health advantages as they enhance metabolism, the immune system, cancer resistance, endocrine signaling and brain function. In general, the gut microbiome remains relatively resilient over time, however, antibiotic use, erratic diet, illness and other factors can lead to alterations and dysbiosis, which weaken various elements of the barrier, causing collapse of the mucus layer that separates epithelial cells and microbiota and reduced expression of antimicrobial peptides which control bacteria including C. difficile . FMT- Invasive Gut Microbial Manipulation: FMT is administration of a form of fecal material from the donor into the intestinal tract of the recipient in order to directly modify the recipient’s gut microbial composition suitably to confer health benefits. FMT has been used to suc...

Abstract Researches on new molecules with the least toxic effects and better potency is on its way and more attention is being given upon medicinal plants for forcing away the above problems. Medicinal plants have been recognized as potential drug candidates. Stevia, a natural sweetener with medicinal properties and also having nutritional, therapeutic and industrial importance is being used all over the world. Stevia rebaudiana leaves are usually referred to as candy, sweet and honey leaves. Diterpene glycosides are responsible for its high sweetening potential of leaves. The phytochemical properties of bioactive chemicals present in stevia leaves are involves in maintaining the physiological functions of human body. Paper also highlights the importance of nutritional aspects of dried stevia leaves, metabolism of stevia, effects of it consumption on human health and clinical studies related to stevia ingestion. Various medicinal properties of stevia leaves discussed in...

  Abstract Background: In recent years, non-bone diseases have been reported with vitamin D deficiency, one of them is type 2 diabetes, which is a group of metabolic disorders caused by insulin action deficiency. Evidences suggest that vitamin D deficiency affects the metabolic function of cells, including beta-pancreatic cells. Regarding the fact that some studies have shown the effect of vitamin D on control of type 2 diabetes, the present study aims to review on the relationship between vitamin D, glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance type 2 diabetes. Methods: This study is a review on descriptive and analytic studies which accessed data using biochemical tests, questionnaires and interviews. By using key words on vitamin D, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, 10 articles including descriptive-analytic, cross-sectional, case-control and interventional types from 1986 to 2018 were conducted. Results: Many studies have shown that vitamin D leve...

  Abstract Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disorder commonly occurring in the young. The exact cause of this type of diabetes is not yet known and most people suffering from this chronic illness do not know how to manage and avoid diabetic complications. Parents lack knowledge to help their child manage Type 1 diabetes leading to depression. The author herself is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and most explanations reported in this paper are from her personal experience and research. She hopes it will provide a better understanding and control of this disorder for those suffering from it.  Read More About This Article: https://juniperpublishers.com/crdoj/CRDOJ.MS.ID.555817.php Read More Juniper Publishers Google Scholar Articles:  https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=KKJjfyEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=KKJjfyEAAAAJ:DIubQTN3OvUC    

  Abstract Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) is a chronic metabolic disorder impacting both the mind and the body of the individual. The impact on the mind includes emotional, social, cognitive and psychosocial wellbeing of the individual. Thus, diabetes management must not only focus on the impact of the disease on the body but also understand its cognitive, psychological and lifestyle implications. Given the negative impact of the stress on both the mind and the body, stress screening and management must be incorporated in diabetes management. This review explores stress, its impact on physical and psychological wellbeing in the context of diabetes management. Evidence is presented on the challenges related to measurement of stress and its negative impact on the wellbeing of the individual. Based on the comparison (complexity, scalability, etc.) between measurement of stress and wellbeing, the review highlights the importance of screening for wellbeing using simple psych...

Abstract Central obesity poses more threat to human health than general obesity and stress increases its presentation. This study assessed prevalence of central obesity and stress, and their association with hypertension. Two hundred and eighty-three health workers in Jos Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria were randomly selected. Socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyles (physical activity, alcohol intake, smoking and stress) were evaluated by semi-structured and International Stress Management Association Questionnaire. Central obesity was determined by waist circumference. Crude overweight, obesity and blood pressure were assessed by Body Mass Index, Body fat percentage and digital sphygmomanometer respectively. Hypertension was defined as BP =140/90mmHg. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed and significance was set at p<0.05. Study participants were 32% males and 68% females. Mean age was 37±9.5years. Clinical and non-clinical workers wer...