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ABSTRACT: Introduction & Objective: Hyperinsulinemia is related to obesity, diabetes and hypertension, but its relation to coronary artery disease, as an independent risk factor, is questionable. This study was conducted to compare the insulin level in patients with acute coronary and non coronary diseases. Materials & Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which two groups of hospitalized patients in emergency department, 32 patients in each group (acute coronary and non coronary disease) were evaluated for fasting insulin level. Diabetes or a family history of it, previous history of coronary artery disease or family history of it, pancreatic origin of abdominal pain, hypertension, overweight or obesity, or using steroids were exclusion criteria for this study. Collected data were analyzed using Mann-Withney test. Results: There was not any statistical difference in age and sex of both groups. No significant difference was noted in insulin level of coronary and non coronary patients in this study. Conclusion: Having these results, we can not include hyperinsulinemia as an independent risk factor for CVD.

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Introduction & Objective: Alpha amylase is the most important decomposing enzyme in starch. Digestion and absorption of starch in the intestine can be prevented and also the blood sugar levels can be controlled by restrain and control of alpha amylase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of trans-chalcone on amylase activity, blood glucose and lipid levels in diabetic and non diabetic rats. Materials & Methods: This experimental study was conducted in 1388 at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Sixty rats were randomly divided to ten equal groups: non diabetic control, diabetic control, four non diabetic experiments and four diabetic experiments. Control groups received grape seed oil and experimental groups received 2, 8,16 and 32 mg/kg of body weight in a period of 24 days with a gastric cannula. Blood sugar, every two days, serum insulin levels in days 0,12, and 24 and at the end of the experiment, lipoproteins and alpha amylase activity were measured.The data were analyzed by one way analysis of variance, ANOVA, followed by Turkey,s test with SPSS soft ware . Results: On average Chalcone reduced 25.5% of blood sugar in normal and diabetic rats. IT also decreased the serum insulin level. On average, chalcone decreased 34.9% of alpha amylase activity in normal and diabetic rats. Following disturbances in lipids metabolism caused by diabetes, this drug improved lipoproteins metabolism and reduced water, food and urine volume. Conclusion: This study shows that trans-Chalcone reduces blood sugar and body weight via inhibition of alpha amylas. Moreover, improvement of lipoprotein metabolism may happen via the inhibitory effect of this drug on hydroxyl methyl glutaryl -COA reductase and phosphodiesterase.

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Abstract Background & aim: Lipocalin-2 is a novel adipokine which is highly expressed in adipose tissue s that closely link with obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The aim thus the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of eight weeks of resistance versus endurance training on lipocalin-2 levels in non-athlete male students. Methods: In this clinical trial study, 30 healthy male students were selected and divided in to three groups such as: controlincluding control group, resistance and endurance training groups. Resistance training performed 3 three d/wk at an intensity corresponding to 65–80% of one-repetition maximum, 8-12 repetitions and 2-4 sets for 8 weeks. Endurance training group, underwent an 8-week intervention with a frequency of 3 d/wk at an intensity corresponding to 65, – 80% maximum heart rate for 20- – 38 minutes. Expressing lipocalin-2 plasma levels in samples were measured before and after intervention. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results: Plasma expressing level of lipocalin 2 in the control group before and after intervention, were respectively 11./1 ± 4./5 & 13./05 ± 2/.04, µg/L, respectively. The plasma level of lipocalin 2 and in the endurance training group, were 22./7 ± 8/.3 & and 17/.7 ± 6/.8 , and while these level werein the resistance training group 22/.2 ± 6/.2 & 19/.9 ± 6/.5 in the resistance training group. micrograms per liter, which was not statistically different.The differences between three groups were not statistically significant (p>0/.05). Conclusion: This study showed that 8 eight weeks of endurance & and resistance exercise training has no effect on lipocalin-2 plasma levels. Key words: Resistance training, Endurance training, Lipocalin-2, Insulin Resistance

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Abstract Background & aim: According to the proven effectiveness of saffron resistance and physical activity on diabetes, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of glycemic indexes of saffron combined with resistance training on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Methods: The present experimental study was conducted on 36 adult male rats. After induction of diabetes, the rats were randomly divided into four equal groups, resistance exercise (five days a week, for six days) and saffron extract (25 mg/L daily), resistance exercise combined with saffron extract and control groups. After a period of six weeks, glycemic indexes were measured. The gathered data were analyzed by klomogrov – Smirnov, one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests. Results: The results showed that fasting glucose in saffron aqua extract combined with resistance training group was significantly lower than both control and the RT groups ( p=0,014). Glycosylated hemoglobin group of saffron combined with resistance training was lower than the control group (p=0.011). Insulin resistance combined with resistance training in saffron aqua extract was lower than the control group (p=0.011). Conclusion: Six weeks of resistance training and consumption of saffron alone had a significant effect on glycemic indexes. However, saffron supplements with resistance training had a greater effect on control of fasting blood glucose. Key words: resistance training, saffron, glucose, HbA1C, insulin resistance, diabetes

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Background & aim: In vitro maturation and fertilization of oocytes play an important role in reproductive biotechnology. The aim of this study is to define the IGF-1 effect on in vitro maturation, fertilization and development of mice immature oocytes to 2-cells in TCM199 medium cultures. Methods: In this study 4 week old NMRI mice were used. Ovaries stimulation carried out using PMSG. GV oocytes with or without cumulus cells were isolated from ovaries and cultured in TCM199 in presence of 100 ng IGF-1 for 24hr.The oocytes (MII) were inseminated with sperm in T6 medium for fertilization and development of 2-cells stage and they were investigated under inverted microscope. Data analysis was performed by using Chi- 2 test. Results: In cumulus cell group and in the presence of insulin-like growth factor fertilization of oocytes, forming embryos and the formation of 2-cells compared to the group without cumulus cells significantly increased (p < 0.05). Conclusion: As the results showed oocytes with cumulus cells in the presence of insulin-like growth factor enhances maturation, fertilization and embryonic development in 2-cells oocytes compared to group without cumulus cells TCM199.

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Background & aim: In vitro maturation of oocytes is a promising technique for reducing the costs and complications of ovarian stimulation by gonadotropins. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of combination of insulin-like growth factor-1 and antioxidant cysteamine and &beta-Mercaptoethanol on maturation and fertilization of immature oocytes.

Methods: in this experimental study, following 48 hrs injection of 7.5 IU PMSG to immature female mice, the germinal vesicle oocytes from ovaries were removed and transferred to TCM199 culture medium containing 50 ng /ml insulin-like growth factor-1 and 100 &mumol Cysteamine and &beta -Mercaptoethanol. After 24 hrs of culture, the oocytes of MII in IVF were fertilized and embryonic development to the two cells was studied under an inverted microscope. Data analysis was performed by using ANOVA and Post hoc Tukey test.

Results: The results showed that the rate of maturation, fertilization and 2-cell embryo formation in GV oocytes with cumulus cells in TCM199 medium containing insulin-like growth factor-1, Cysteamine and BME were 92.10, 93.30, 80.60% and in the GV oocytes without Cumulus cells were cultured in the same medium were 65.80, 64.00, 58.60% respectively which were statistically significant (P <0.001).

Conclusion: In the present study, the simultaneous combination of insulin-like growth factor-1, &beta-Mercaptoethanol and CYS increased maturation, fertilization and developmental rate to 2-cells stage with cumulus cells more than the oocyte without cumulus cells to a greater extent. This represented the need of adding supplemental growth factors and antioxidants to the medium and is associated with cumulus cells.

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Background & aim: Apelin is a newly discovered adipokine which plays an important role in regulation of energy homoeostasis and improvement of insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of continuous aerobic exercise on plasma concentration of apelin and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic men.

Methods: In the present quasi-experimental study, twenty four diabetic men from Ahwaz, Iran, were selected and randomly divided into training (n=12) and control (n=12) group. Anthropometric measures, body composition and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) of the subjects were measured by using a modified Bruce continuous aerobic exercise training was performed during 8 week (3 session per week, 20-45 min per session, 40%- 70% HRmax). Before, and 48 hours after the last training session, plasma concentration of glucose, insulin and apelin were measured and HOMA-IR was calculated. Data analysis was used by T-tests, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient and the significant level of p<0/05 was considered.

Results: There was a statistically significant decrease in plasma concentration of glucose and insulin and HOMA-IR, and a significant increase in plasma concentration of apelin was observed in training group compared with pretest and control group. Furthermore, a significant negative relationship between plasma concentration of apelin and HOMA-IR after 8 weeks aerobic training was found.

Conclusion: It seems that low to moderate intensity continuce areobic exercise training has significant effect on the amount of plasma apelin in type 2 diabetic men. Continuous aerobic exercise may be effective in improving the insulin resistance and glycemic control in type 2 diabetic men.

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Background & aim: Gestational diabetes is defined as diagnosing impaired glucose tolerance for the first time during pregnancy. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effect of aerobic and resistance training on fasting blood sugar, insulin and insulin resistance in women with gestational diabetes.

Methods: A total of 34 women with gestational diabetes voluntarily participated in the present Semi- experimental interventional study, which were selected from the available sampling pool. The participants were randomly assigned into 3 groups. 12 participants (age 28/92 ± 3/60 years) participated in an aerobic training group (3 days/week, 30-45 min/day, 50-70%maximum heart rate), 11 participants (age 30/27 ± 4/14 years) participated in a resistance training group (3 days/week, 2-3 set of 15 repetition, 50-70%maximum heart rate and Rating of perceived exertion), and 11 participants (age 29/18 ± 4/23 years)  were in control group who did not participate in any exercise program during the study period. Blood samples were collected in the pre-test and post-test to assess the level of blood sugar and insulin. Statistical analysis of covariance was used to compare the groups. The data were analyzed by the SPSS software (ver.23. The significant level was considered p≤0.05.

Results: The results of the present study showed a significant difference in insulin plasma levels  (p = 0.031), insulin resistance index (p = 0.008) and insulin sensitivity among groups. T-test results indicated a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar of resistance group (p=0.12) but no increase was observed in the aerobic group. At the levels of insulin, insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity, no significant changes were observed in exercise group.

Conclusion: It was concluded that resistance training compared with aerobic training was more effective in reducing fasting glucose levels in women with gestational diabetes.

 fasting blood sugar, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, pregnancy

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Background & aim: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is one of the most important neurotrophin that it will lead to the development of metabolic syndrome. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor directly related to conditions such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's and depression. The purpose of this research was investigate effect of eight weeks endurance training on Neutrophic factor that derived from the rats' brain , Insulin and resistance to Insulin.

Methods:  Statistical Society in this research consist of Male Sprague Dawley rats. Among them, 24 rats at 8 weeks of age and weight of 43/31 ± 72/280 grams were purchased from Pasteur Institute in Shiraz. Then transferred to the laboratory and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups (endurance training). Also before the start of the study, the rats a period of one week to adapt to the new environment and the activities during the treadmill. During eight weeks the endurance exercise mice group running on treadmill machine without slope(zero percent slope) with speeding 8 till 20 meter per minute and about 60 minute in each session and 3 session in a week. Control mice group during this time did not have any exercise activity. 24 hours after the last training session at the end of week the eighth, the rats sacrificed to measure the parameters studied until biochemical alterations resulting endurance investigate training effects. For analysis data, was used of independent T-test that was considered as significance level (a=0/05).

Results: Analysis of the findings showed that Eight weeks of endurance training has not   significant effect on the Brain-derived neurotrophic factor in rat(p=0/011). Eight weeks endurance training leads to a significant reduction on Insulin (p=0/005) and eight weeks endurance training leads to significant reduction resistance to Insulin (p=0/001).

 Discussion: Hence get conclusion that endurance training have significant effect on reduction of Insulin and don't have any effect on Neutrophic factor that derived from brain.

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Background & aim: Nowadays, Iranian lifestyles are changing, especially children may be effected by the increase of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that different methods of exercise are the most important determinants of cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of this study was to survey the lipid profile, insulin resistance, and adiponectin levels following eight weeks of endurance, strength and combined training in inactive obese children.

Methods: The present quasi-experimental field was conducted on Sixty obese male children (age: 8-12 years, BMI between 30-35 kg/m² according to the World Health Organization) who were purposefully selected and randomly divided into four experimental groups of 15 individuals including endurance exercise, resistance exercise, combined exercise and control. Exercise training programs were performed four times a week for eight weeks. To assess variable changes, ANOVA with repeated measurement and one way ANOVA was used.

Results: Results showed that after three types of exercise training  the BMI, total chlostrol, TG, LDL, VLDL, and insulin resistance significantly decreased in experimental groups compared to control group (P=0.001). Serum HDL and adiponectin was significantly increased after different training in experimental groups in comparison to control group (P=0.001). 

Conclusion: According to the findings, it is suggested that among three types of exercise applied in this study, particularly, endurance training is use to prevent and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and obesity-related disorders in inactive obese children.

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Background and aim:  Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that is associated with lipid disorders and obesity with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to determine the association between lipid profile and fasting blood sugar levels and insulin resistance among women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Methods: The present case-control study was conducted on 153 women with PCOS and 449 healthy women as controls. Data was extracted from data center of Diabetes Research Center of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences including women from 4 cities of Khuzestan province (Ahwaz, Behbahan, Abadan, and Khorramshahr). Serum lipids, fasting blood sugar, and serum insulin levels along with Body Mass Index (BMI), Homeostatic Model Assessment Insulin Resistance (HOMA IR), Lipid Accumulation Product (LAP), and Body Adiposity Index in two groups were analyzed by independent t-tests, chi-square and Fisher exact test.

Results:  The frequency of low HDL and high total cholesterol was higher in women with PCOS than control group (p =0.032, and p =0.001, respectively). No significant difference was seen between No two groups in the mean levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, HOMA IR, LAP, and PA (p >0.05). In women with BMI<25 and BMI between 25 and 30, the mean level of total cholesterol was higher in PCOS group than control group, whereas there was no significant difference in women with BMI>30. In women with BMI>30, the mean triglyceride and glucose levels was higher in PCOS group than control group (p=0.029, and p=0.010).

Conclusion:  In the present study, in obese women, triglyceride and fasting glucose levels were higher in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than healthy women. In non-obese women, however, the total cholesterol level was higher in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than healthy women.

 

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Background and aim: Childhood obesity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications and multiple metabolic such as insulin resistance and hyperhomocysteinemia. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of regular aerobic exercise along with vitamin C consumption on the homocysteine levels and insulin resistance in obese girls.
 
Methods: In the present semi-experimental study, 28 obese girls aged 8 to 12 years and body mass index 95% were selected and randomly divided as follow: control, exercise training, vitamin C and exercise training+ vitamin C (combined) groups. Aerobic exercise was consisted of exercise movements at 50% to 70% maximal heart rate and 3 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Vitamin C and combined groups consumed 500mg vitamin C tablets every other day. Fasting blood samples were collected before and 48 hour after the last intervention. For statistical analysis, One Way Analysis Variance (ANOVA), post hoc Tukey and independent t-test were used.
 
Results: Eight weeks of aerobic exercise, vitamin C and the combined intervention were resulted a significant decrease in the levels of glucose, insulin, homocysteine and insulin resistance in obese girls (P<0.05). Furthermore each of three interventions was associated with a significant percent changes in these veraibles compared with control group. But the effect of combined intervention on the decrease in these variables were greater compared with other interventions (p<0.05).
 
Conclusion: These findings suggested that both of aerobic exercise and vitamin C consumption non-drug can cause down regulation of homocysteine and insulin resistance levels in obese girls. Thus, the combined effect of regular aerobic exercise and vitamin C intervention is associated with the augmentation of these effects.
 
 

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Background & aim: Chemerin are novel adipokines that are secreted from adipose tissue and improved insulin sensitive. The purpose of this study was to examine the ffects of rhythmic aerobic exercise plus core stability training on serum chemerin levels and Insulin resistance, glucose levels and body composition of overweight women.
 
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 40 healthy women aged 25-45, waist circumference equal to and above 88 cm, body mass index of 3025 kg / m2 were selected and randomly divided into control (n = 16) and experimental (n = 19) groups. ). Five people were excluded from the study. The experimental group was trained 12 weeks (3 sessions per week per session). The exercise program included aerobic exercise (55% -80%), maximum heart rate, and trunk stability training. The pre-test and post-test stages were collected at 12-hour fasting time, blood samples were collected in the same conditions. The ELISA method was used to determine the fasting and low-level insulin levels. Insulin resistance was evaluated based on the evaluation of HOMA-IR model of homeostasis. To compare the pre-test and post-test changes, the dependent t-test was used and the inter-group variations of one-way ANOVA with a significant level (p≤0.05) were used.
 
Results: Chemerin plasma levels, body mass index, weight, body fat percentage and The ratio of waist circumference to hip In Overweight After 12 weeks Rhythmic aerobic exercise Along with Trunk stability exercises Showed a significant reduction )p≤0/05). But insulin resistance The fasting plasma glucose and Insulin levels between two groups Practice and Control was no significant difference (p>0/05).
 
Conclusion: Despite the fact that this kind of intervention can be an effective treatment to improve the level of low-fat adipokine and lower body waist circumference, however, a trickier exercise is required to significantly change insulin resistance and glucose levels In women with overweight.
 
 

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Background & aim: Obesity as an epidemic which is associated with excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that secretes many hormones such as applein. Applein is an adipocytokine that increases its level in obesity. Changes in the level of apelin in response to aerobic exercise are not well defined. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of eight weeks of sub-maximal aerobic training with intensity of 50 to 60% of maximum heart rate on serum apelin-13 and insulin resistance in overweight men.
 
Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental research. A total of 26 male overweight subjects with a body mass index of 27-30 kg / m² were selected and randomly assigned to the subgroups and control aerobic exercise groups after the request was announced and adjusted to the entrance criteria. The aerobic training group under-maxed rrun out the training program for 30 sessions in an eight-week interval (3 sessions per week with an intensity of 50-70% of maximum heart rate).Body mass index, maximum oxygen consumption and blood sampling were performed and 24 hours after the last training session, the evaluations were repeated. Data were analyzed by statistical tests.
 
Results: The results of this study showed a significant decrease in body weight and body fat (p <0.05). Also, maximum oxygen consumption was significantly increased (p = 0.0001). However, indices of insulin resistance and Applein 13 did not show any significant changes. In addition, there was a direct and significant correlation between apelin 13 indices with anthropometric indices and glycosylated hemoglobin (p <0.05).
 
Conclusions: The internal factors of exercise practice, the intensity of aerobic exercise, have a significant effect on the anthropometric characteristics of overweight individuals, but not enough for significant changes in the levels of Applein 13 and insulin resistance. It is recommended that exercises be carried out over a longer period of time and more intensively so that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in people with overweight is reduced and controlled.
 
 

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Background & aim: Lipid metabolism disorder plays an important role in insulin resistance in skeletal muscle and lipid drop proteins such as perlipine 2 (PLIN2) are effective in regulating intracellular fat metabolism. One of the suggested pathways for the effects of endurance activity in metabolic diseases is the effect of physical activity on intramuscular. Therefore, the purpose of this study was compare the intensity of aerobic exercise intensity (low intensity and high intensity) on expression of PLIN2 skeletal muscle, serum glucose and insulin levels in streptozotocin-diabetic rats.

 

Methods: In this experimental study, 24 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups of 8, including two intervention groups (low intensity endurance training group and high intensity continuous exercise group) and one control group. After induction of diabetic rats by injection streptozotocin (55 mg / kg body weight), Intraperitoneally, endurance training was applied for eight weeks, three sessions per week in diabetic rats. Exercise intensity in the low-intensity group was equal to 5-8 m / min (equivalent to 50-60% Vo2max), the intensity of training in a high intensity training group was equivalent to a speed of 22-25 m / min (equivalent to 80% Vo2max) and the control group did not receive intervene in this time. Relative protein expression of PLIN2 was performed using western blot technique. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test.

 

Results: The results of the intergroup comparison revealed a significant difference among three groups in the PLIN2 variables (p = 0.037). The results of post hoc test showed a significant increase in PLIN2 in high intensity training diabetic group compared to the control group (p = 0.033) However, there was no significant difference in PLIN2 level in the low exercise group compared to the control group (p = 0.18). Also, there was no significant difference between the low intensity and high intensity training groups (p = 0.66). Serum glucose and insulin levels were significantly different between diabetic control groups and low intensity and high intensity training (p = 0.001). This difference was between the high intensity training group with low intensity group (p = 0.04, p = 0.01), diabetes control (p = 0.001, p = 0/000), respectively.

 

Conclusion: Regarding the results of the study, modulation effects of high intensity endurance exercises on increasing the expression of PLIN2 in diabetic specimens were noted.

 

 

 

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Background & aim: The main aim of the present research is to review and compare the effect of 8 weeks concurrent trainings and consumption of green coffee supplement on the serum level of Adipsin and Insulin Resistance Index and BMI in obese women.
 
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 48 obese women with average age 12.31±8.8, weight 41/9±84 kg and BMI 51.32±49.2 kg/m2 were selected purposefully and divided randomly into four groups of concurrent Trainings (n=12), consumption of Green Coffee Supplement (n=12), concurrent Trainings- Green Coffee Supplement (n=12) and control group (n=12).The concurrent Trainings conducted including 8 weeks aerobic and resistance trainings, three sessions in a weak, each session 70 minutes. Green Coffee Supplement group consumed one 400 mg capsule in a day for 8 weeks. Fasting blood sample were taken from the subjects 24 hours before the first session and 48 hours after the last exercise session to measure serum levels of Adipsin,Glucose and Insulin. Insulin resistance was evaluated based on the evaluation of HOMA-IR model of homeostasis. To compare intra-group changes the dependent t-test was used and the inter-group variations of one-way ANOVA and LSD was used to determine which groups were significantly different.
 
Results The results of one-way ANOVA demonstrated a significant difference between the data of Adipsin, insulin, insulin resistance and body mass index in concurrent training groups, green coffee supplementation, concurrent exercise and supplementation of green coffee and control group (p<0.005). no significant difference was seen between mean glucose in concurrent training groups, green coffee supplementation, concurrent exercise and green coffee supplementation(P> 0.05). But there is a significant difference between the three groups with the control group. The results of LSD test showed that the mean of adipsin decreased in all three groups after 8 weeks, and the mean of insulin decreased in the training group and increased in other groups. Insulin resistance decreased, but decreased in the combined exercise group. The mean of BMI in the training and supplementation groups was the lowest and in the supplement group was the highest.
 
Conclusions: Overall, the findings of the present study demonstrated that exercise activity and green coffee by effecting on the adipokine secretion lead to decrease in the adipsin level, reduced insulin resistance and decreased weight. Therefore, obese women can use these  exercises and complementary green coffee to lose weight.
 
 

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Background and Aim: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most important reproductive and endocrine disorders in women. Evening primrose oil is a phytosterogenic plants, and there are many reports about the effects of phytoestrogens on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis. Regarding the side effects of existing drugs, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of evening primrose oil (EPO) on changes in sex hormones, serum glucose and insulin levels and insulin sensitivity in PCOS.

 

Methods: In this experimental study 30 female Sprague Dawley rats with regular sexual cycle were divided into five groups (n=6). Group 1: control. Group 2: (control treatment) received evening primrose oil gavage at dose of 1000mg/kg for 21 days. Group 3: PCOS induced by estradiol valerate. Group 4: After induction of PCOS received evening primrose oil gavage at dose of 1000mg/kg for 21 days. Group 5: After induction of PCOS received evening primrose oil gavage at dose of 2000mg/kg for 21 days. Finally, blood samples were collected from heart and then sex hormones, glucose and insulin concentrations were determined. The results were analyzed by SPSS software using one-way ANOVA and Duncan 's test.

 

Results: The FSH level increased significantly in the fourth and fifth groups compared to the third (p <0.05). Levels of LH and testosterone levels were significantly lower in the fourth and fifth groups than the third group (p <0.05). There was no significant difference in the level of FSH and LH among the other groups. The serum levels of insulin and glucose in the fourth and fifth groups were significantly lower than the third group (p <0.05). Also, insulin sensitivity was higher in the treatment groups than in the third group (p <0.05). There was no significant difference in insulin, glucose and insulin sensitivity among other groups.

 

Conclusions: By changing the concentration of FSH, LH and testosterone hormones in polycystic ovary syndrome, evening primrose oil, can reduce the complications of these hormonal changes. EPO also reduces insulin and serum glucose and increases insulin sensitivity in PCOS. With more complete studies, Evening primrose oil can be recommended as a good alternative to chemical drugs for the treatment of PCOS.

 

 

 

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Background & Aim:Fat-Specific Protein 27 (Protein Specialty Protein) is one of the proteins that play a role in the regulation and metabolism of lipid droplets. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of endurance training on expression of specific lipid profile (FSP27) and insulin resistance in STZ-diabetic rats.

Methods: In this experimental study, 40 male Wistar rats were divided into five groups (diabetic group), low intensity endurance training (DLE), diabetic group, moderate intensity exercise (DME), diabetic group, and endurance training with intensity High (DHE), control group of diabetic (DC) and healthy control (HC). After diabetic administration, streptozotocin was injected with endurance training with low, moderate and high intensity for eight weeks, three sessions per week and each session for 30 minutes. Serum glucose levels were measured by glucometer, insulin with mouse specific ELISA kit, relative expression of FSP27 protein with Western Blot method and insulin resistance index. One-way analysis of variance and Tukey and James Howell post hoc tests were used to determine the difference between groups.

Results: The results showed that endurance training with three severity (low, moderate and high) had a significant effect on serum glucose, insulin and insulin resistance values ​​(p = 0.001). Reductions in serum salivary and glucose levels were significant in high intensity exercise groups and moderate intensity exercises versus diabetic control and low intensity exercise (p≤0.05). Insulin resistance values ​​were significantly higher in moderate and high intensity training groups compared to low exercise group, diabetic control group and healthy control group (p≤0.05). The expression of FSP27 protein in endurance training groups with three intensities with diabetic control and healthy control was not significantly different. However, the results showed that the content of FSP27 in the training groups increased with intensity of exercise compared to the diabetic control group (the value of p was exactly noche, not approximation)

Conclusion: Although, none of the endurance training interventions produced a significant difference in FSP27. Considering the tendency to increase FSP27 with increasing endurance training, it seems that endurance training with an appropriate intensity can be achieved by increasing FSP27 and subsequent reduction of the acids Free fat on the one hand and increased glucose uptake, on the other hand, increase insulin sensitivity and improve insulin resistance in diabetic rats.

 

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Background and Aim: Diabetes is known as the most common metabolic endocrine disorder that causes debilitating complications of the eye, renal, neurological and cardiac diseases, and has irreparable biological, psychological, social and economic consequences. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of water exercise on glycosylated hemoglobin and C-reactive protein in type 2 diabetic women.

Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 30 type II diabetic women were selected and randomly assigned to either control (n = 15) or control (n = 15). The experimental group performed 8 sessions per week for 3 sessions and 60-70 minutes each exercise protocol in the cramped pool. During this study, no intervention was performed on the control group. Data were analyzed for the comparison of intra-group of correlated T-test and inter-group comparison of independent t-test              (p<0.05).

Results: The result showed that the exercise in water in the experimental group, body mass index (p <0.015), waist to hip ratio (p <0.022) and body fat percentage (p> 0.04) significantly decreased. Also, the results of independent t test showed that HOMA-IR (P=0.013), CRP (P=0.001), HbA1C (P=0.001), significantly decreased in experimental group compared with control group.

Conclusion: It can be suggested that eight weeks of exercise in water by decreasing anthropometric indices, CRP levels, glycosylated hemoglobin, and insulin resistance index can prevent type 2 diabetes and its metabolic complications.


 
 

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Background and Aim: Visfatin is an insulin-like protein derived from adipose tissue that is associated with obesity and insulin resistance. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 12 weeks of combined exercises and vitamin D on the serum visfatin level and beta cell function in women with overweight type II diabetes.

Methods: 40 type 2 diabetic women with a mean age of 1.49 ± 3.65 years, weight 158.15 ± 5.65 cm and body weight index 29.4 ± 0.46 kg / m2 were selected purposefully The groups were randomly divided into four groups of 10, three experimental groups (combined exercise, vitamin D, combined exercise with vitamin D) and control group. Height, weight, BMI and fat percentage of subjects were measured. After 12 hours of fasting, the primary blood sample was taken to measure glucose, insulin, visfatin, insulin resistance, and beta cell function. Subjects then participated in the experimental group 1 in the combined program. The experimental group, in addition to the combined exercises, consumed vitamin D 6 pills per 50,000 units a week. Experimental group 3 consumed only vitamin D with 6 pills per dose of 50,000 units per week and did not have any training. The control group was only tracked. After 12 weeks, all variables were re-measured in 4 groups. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis (ANCOVA) at the level of p <0.05.

Results: The mean values of post glucose, insulin, insulin resistance, beta cell and visfatin function were significantly different between the four groups with control of pre-test values of these variables (0.001> p). In the case of insulin, there was no significant difference between the mean values of insulin levels in vitamin D, exercise and combination therapy and vitamin D (p <0.05). There was no significant difference in insulin resistance between the mean resistance to insulin in the control and vitamin D groups (p> 0.05). There was no significant difference in the performance of beta cells between the mean values of performance in control, exercise and exercise groups and vitamin D (p <0.05). In the case of visfatin, the mean values of visfatin in the treatment group and vitamin D were significantly less than the other three groups (p <0.05).

Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate the effect of combined exercises and vitamin D intake on visfatin levels in overweight diabetic women.