background and objective: the reliability and validity of monitors for self-monitoring of blood glucose are debated. we evaluated the analytical performance of accu-check active (boehringer mannheim, roche) which is one of the most commonly used monitors in iran. material and methods: we compared the monitor readings with the reference values by percentage of values within certain intervals of...

gestational diabetes mellitus (gdm) is one of the important problems in pregnant women. this study conducted to determine association the level of serum glucose with fetal-maternal complications of gestational diabetes with insulin therapy. this study has been conducted as an existing data study, so medical records of all pregnant women with gdm that have been treated with insulin during 2 year...

introduction: several studies have evaluated the association of admission blood glucose levels and short and long term mortality after myocardial infarction and have had different results. the aim of this study was evaluation of association between admission blood glucose levels and in-hospital and one year mortality in non-diabetic patients with ami. methods: in this study, demographic, clinic...

background & aim: diabetes mellitus often has been referred to as a syndrome of disordered metabolism, usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental causes, resulting in abnormal of high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). nowadays, no-drug treatments (medicinal plants) are novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of diabetes. experimental: this study aimed at assessing ...

background and objectives: snacks are important parts of diabetes patients’ diet. the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of moderate amounts of dates and raisins, as nutritious snacks, on blood glucose, and to compare these effects with sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. materials and methods: this crossover clinical trial was performed on 15 patients with type 2 diabetes...

the effect of curcumin on some of traditional and non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial abstract numerous interventional studies in clinical and preclinical setting stated that intake of curcumin may provide protection against cardiovascular disease. the aim of this trial was investigation of curcumin efficiency on some cardiovas...

background: several formulations of the nigella sativa l. seeds (black seed) have been used in traditional medicine for treatment and prevention of a wide range of diseases including diabetes. but blood glucose lowering effects of its oil in a clinical study is of an interest. objective: the present study was undertaken to explore the possible blood glucose lowering effects of the black seed oi...

background: it is widely considered that a regular breakfast provides a number of health benefits; however, there is no general scientific agreement regarding what kind of food should be consumed. evidence supports the importance of balancing blood glucose levels by l ow glycaemic index/load (l-gi/l) and increased protein diets, in particular in metabolic disorders, which non-alcoholic fatty li...

objective: for decades, exercise has been considered as a cornerstone for managing diabetes. the current study aimed to determine the effects of short-term exercise on blood glucose, lipids and hba1c in type-2 diabetes mellitus. materials and methods: a total of 61 diabetic patients were randomly selected. later, subjects with capability of doing exercise took part in a special four-week exerci...