The effect of testosterone supplement on insulin sensitivity, glucose effectiveness, and acute insulin response after glucose load in male type 2 diabetics.

Our understanding of the effect of androgens on insulin action and glucose metabolism is incomplete. Several different models and methods have been used to study androgen effects, with some studies indicating that higher testosterone levels are associated with increased insulin resistance. In polycystic ovary syndrome, where high testosterone levels are frequently found, affected patients have a higher risk of diabetes.

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis: an overview.

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a fairly common manifestation of hyperthyroidism in Asian populations, with an incidence of about 1.9% in thyrotoxic patients, but it is rarely diagnosed among Caucasians and blacks in the Western world. The diagnosis often can be made on the basis of the clinical manifestations alone.

Comparison of single daily dose of methimazole and propylthiouracil in the treatment of Graves' hyperthyroidism.

Objective: The present study was to compare the efficacy of a single daily dose of methimazole (MMI) and propylthiouracil (PTU) in the treatment of Graves' hyperthyroidism.

Background: Antithyroid drugs, MMI and PTU, are widely used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Previous studies in the treatment of hyperthyroidism with a single daily dose of antithyroid drugs have demonstrated a more favourable result with MMI.

Correlation between bone mineral density and plasma lipids in Taiwan.

Many studies showed that depression is correlated with osteoporosis, while others showed that low cholesterol level is also related to depression. However, these relationships still remain controversial. Since the bone mineral density (BMD) is related to depression and depression is related to hypocholesterolemia, there might exist a correlation between BMD and plasma cholesterol levels.

Effect of indapamide SR in the treatment of hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: To evaluate the effect of the sustained-release formulation of indapamide (indapamide SR) in type 2 diabetic patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension and its possible side effects, particularly on glucose metabolism and lipid profiles.

Methods: A total of 64 patients randomly received 1.5 mg of indapamide SR or placebo once daily for 3 months.