Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Non-enzymatic glycosylation of tissues damage the innervation of intrinsic foot muscles leading to diabetic neuropathy (DN), and an imbalance between flexors and extensors of the foot. This might derange the arches of the foot and predispose to foot deformity, prior to foot ulceration, and was investigated.Objective: To determine the variation in arch index (AI) and subtalar joint (STJ) range of motion in diabetic and non-diabetic conditions ...

Background: Elevated HbA1c, cardio-vascular and immune dysfunctions are common complications of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (T2D), which can be improved by aerobic and resistance exercises, respectively. Therefore, effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercises in acute and chronic conditions might also have beneficial health outcomes and was investigated.Objective: Determine the effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercises on serum n...