Journal of Obesity and Diabetes (ISSN: 2638-812X)

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Diabetic vasculopathy, including macro and micro vascular disorders, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with type 1 (T1) and type 2 (T2) diabetes mellitus (DM) [1]. A  lot  of  researches  pointed  out  that  endothelial  dysfunction,  chara View more

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IntroductionThe incidence of obesity has been on the rise in Singapore in the recent years. In the 2010 nation-wide Singapore National Health Survey (NHS), the prevalence of obesity in women aged 18-65 years currently stands at 9.5% [1]. Differences in the prevalence of obesity in the different ethnic groups were also not View more

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IntroductionBariatric treatments have sharply increased due to the rise in severe obesity that has been ineffective against diet, exercise, and medical therapy [1]. This, in addition to the introduction of laparoscopic procedures, is proposed to be the reason behind the number of bariatric procedures doubling in number ov View more

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IntroductionFor years, there has been discussions concerning Low Carbohydrate Diet (LCD) and Calorie Restriction (CR). Recent reports have showed efficacy of LCD such as randomized controlled trials, systematic review and meta-analyses [1-3].Historically, Atkins and Bernstein originally have started LCD in western co View more

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We hear so often that we should avoid sugar as much as possible because it is not good for our health. It is important to understand the reasons WHY and HOW it is detrimental to our health.  To begin with a definition of what sugar is, it is a carbohydrate that provides energy for our body, and is found naturally in most plants, but especial View more