Neck Circumference Correlates to Coronary Calcification Better Than BMI and Waist Circumference in Insulin Resistance Obese Subjects

The association of obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic low-grade inflammation has been evident for years.Neck circumference (NC), a parameter of subcutaneous fat, is a unique storage depot and allegedly has an additional role for cardiovascular risk beyond the effect of abdominal circumference.Vascular calfication is identified at early stage

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Perceptions on Diet and Dietary Modifications during Postpartum Period Aiming at Attenuating Progression of GDM to DM: A Qualitative Study of Mothers and Health Care Workers

Background.Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global concern.GDM mothers have a 7-fold relative risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in their later life.User-friendly and culturally acceptable dietary interventions can minimize Table Runner this risk.Therefore, this study aims at exploring the perceptions of GDM mothers and heal

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