Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is an endocrine disease caused by inadequate secretion or improper utilization of insulin. Studies have shown that AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) dysregulation is contributed to the development of T2DM. Urtica dioica (UD) may have anti-hypoglycemic activities in T2DM patients. However, the underlying mechanism is remained unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the UD effect on serum levels of glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), insulin concentration, and AMPK levels in diabetic patients.
Background: The association between serum zinc levels and cognitive impairment is a controversial issue. Objectives: The association between serum zinc levels and cognitive impairment was investigated in the elderly population of Amirkola city, northern Iran.
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