Previous study reported th at among 79 obese female adolescents in Yogyakarta Special Region, 44 (55.7%) of th em have insulin resistance. However, no significant differences on dietary habits and physical activity between the obese female who have insulin resistance and those who are insulin sensitive were observed. Therefore, it was thought that genetic factors are involved in the occurrence …
Studies have shown the antidiabetic effect of turmeric and garlic. However their mechanism of action remain unknown. In this study, we investigated the effect of three turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and garlic extracts (Allium sativum L.), that are, hexane, ethyl acetate and ethanol extract on blood glucose levels with glucose tolerance test. Furthermore the most effective extracts and its active …
Objective: To study phenotype profile and correlation between fasting blood glucose-fasting insulin ratio and luteinizing hormonefollicle stimulating hormone ratio with free androgen index in polycycstic ovarian syndrome in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta.Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital Jakarta in March 2009 - March …
A man aged 18 years were admitted to the hospital for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which was triggered by a urinary tract infection. Previously, patients have been diagnosed with type-I diabetes mellitus (DM). Three years ago, for the first time patients was also admitted to the hospital with the same diagnosis. At this admission, he was considered to have honeymoon phase because even though he…