Auhtors: Li Z, Geng YN, Jiang JD, Kong WJ PMID: 24669227 PMCID: PMC3942282 DOI: 10.1155/2014/289264 Abstract Oxidative stress and inflammation are proved to be critical for the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus. Berberine (BBR) is a natural compound isolated from plants such as Coptis chinensis and Hydrastis canadensis and with multiple pharmacological activities. Recent studies showed [...]

Auhtors: Zhang D-W, Fu M, Gao S-H, Liu J-L PMID: 24348712 PMCID: PMC3857752 DOI: 10.1155/2013/636053 Abstract Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, has been used for the treatment of diabetes in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. The active component of turmeric, curcumin, has caught attention as a potential treatment [...]

Auhtors: Little JP, Gillen JB, Percival ME, Safdar A, Tarnopolsky MA, Punthakee Z, et al. PMID: 21868679 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00921.2011 Abstract Low-volume high-intensity interval training (HIT) is emerging as a time-efficient exercise strategy for improving health and fitness. This form of exercise has not been tested in type 2 diabetes and thus we examined the effects [...]

Auhtors: Praet SF, Manders RJ, Lieverse AG, Kuipers H, Stehouwer CD, Keizer HA PMID: 17146308 DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000235352.09061.1d Abstract Introduction: The impact of exercise on blood glucose homeostasis has not been assessed in long-standing type 2 diabetes patients receiving exogenous insulin treatment. Purpose: To study the effects of an acute bout of exercise on the subsequent [...]