The post-prandial state and cardiovascular disease: relevance to diabetes mellitus
Why the study?
Does the post-prandial state contribute to the development of atherosclerosis in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects?
Population
Non-diabetic subjects and diabetic patients
Design
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Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Postprandial hyperglycemia may worsen atherosclerotic risk in diabetes; leaves open whether targeting it alters outcomes.
Structured PICO
Does the post-prandial state contribute to the development of atherosclerosis in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects?
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Population
Non-diabetic subjects and diabetic patients
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Intervention
Post-prandial state
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Outcome
Development of atherosclerosis
The post-prandial state, particularly post-prandial hyperglycemia in diabetes, is an important contributing factor to atherosclerosis development via oxidative stress.
Cite This Study
Antonio Ceriello (2000) studied this question.