[The influence of high levels of endogenous and exogenous insulin on the complications of type 2 diabetes and metabolic parameters].

The aim of our investigation was to study the influence of high levels of endogenous and exogenous insulin on the complications of type 2 diabetes and metabolic parameters. 62 patients with DM2 (mean age - 50,2+/-9,7 years) have been investigated. The parameters of carbohydrate metabolism, HOMA-indices, parameters of lipid metabolism, blood pressure, BMI and waist circumference have been determined.

[The relation of insulin resistance with the complications of diabetes mellitus type 2 and metabolic parameters].

The aim of our investigation was to study the relation of insulin resistance (IR) with the complications of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and metabolic parameters. 44 patients with DM2 (mean age - 49,1+/-8,7 years) have been investigated. The parameters of carbohydrate metabolism, HOMA-indices, parameters of lipid metabolism and blood pressure have been determined.

Diabetes camps: an international experience.

For the past seven summers we have operated a camp for diabetic children in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Modeled after Camp Hickory Hill in central Missouri, its primary purpose is to educate campers about diabetes and its treatment in an effort to minimize the chronic complications of diabetes. Using HbAlc levels as a measure of glycemic control, we have found the camp to be effective in achieving this goal.