The storage of triglyceride (TG) droplets in nonadipose tissues is called ectopic fat storage.
Ectopic fat is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Not the …

It is w ell know n that obesity is associated w ith insulin resistance and an increased risk for
type 2 diabetes mellitus. Formerly it w as postulated that increased lipolysis and …

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is exceptionally high among both
native and migrant South Asians. T2DM occurs more often and at a younger age and lower …

Objectives: This study sought to assess the effects of prolonged caloric restriction in obese
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on myocardial triglyceride (TG) content and …

Introduction Lockdown measures have a profound effect on many aspects of daily life
relevant for diabetes self-management. We assessed whether lockdown measures, in the …

Summary Background Individuals of south Asian origin have a very high risk of developing
type 2 diabetes compared with white Caucasians. We aimed to assess volume and activity …

Background: Abdominal obesity is a well-established risk factor for the development of type
2 diabetes. However, sex differences may exist. We aimed to investigate the associations of …

Background Liraglutide is an antidiabetic agent with cardioprotective effect. The purpose of
this study is to test efficacy of liraglutide to improve diabetic cardiomyopathy in patients with …

Type 2 diabetes is associated with alterations in protein kinase B (PKB/Akt) and mammalian
target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signalling. The proline-rich Akt substrate of 40 …

Background Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has emerged as a novel player in energy
homeostasis in humans and is considered a potential new target for combating obesity and …