Most-Read Articles during January 2012 -- updated monthly
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Pathophysiology:
Mary C. Gannon and
Frank Q. Nuttall
Effect of a High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Blood Glucose Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes September 2004 53:2375-2382; doi:10.2337/diabetes.53.9.2375
The Role of Insulin in Human Brain Glucose Metabolism: An 18Fluoro-Deoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Study
Diabetes December 2002 51:3384-3390; doi:10.2337/diabetes.51.12.3384
Role of Low Energy Expenditure and Sitting in Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes November 2007 56:2655-2667; published ahead of print September 7, 2007, doi:10.2337/db07-0882
NCEP-Defined Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Among NHANES III Participants Age 50 Years
and Older Diabetes May 2003 52:1210-1214; doi:10.2337/diabetes.52.5.1210
Brown Adipose Tissue and Seasonal Variation in Humans Diabetes November 2009 58:2583-2587; published ahead of print August 20, 2009, doi:10.2337/db09-0833
Regulatory Mechanisms for Adipose Tissue M1 and M2 Macrophages in Diet-Induced Obese Mice Diabetes November 2009 58:2574-2582; published ahead of print August 18, 2009, doi:10.2337/db08-1475
High White Blood Cell Count Is Associated With a Worsening of Insulin Sensitivity and Predicts the Development of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes February 2002 51:455-461; doi:10.2337/diabetes.51.2.455
The High-Fat Diet–Fed Mouse: A Model for Studying Mechanisms and Treatment of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes December 2004 53:S215-S219; doi:10.2337/diabetes.53.suppl_3.S215
Dapagliflozin, a Selective SGLT2 Inhibitor, Improves Glucose Homeostasis in Normal and Diabetic Rats Diabetes June 2008 57:1723-1729; published ahead of print March 20, 2008, doi:10.2337/db07-1472
Mechanisms of Pancreatic β-Cell Death in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Many Differences, Few Similarities Diabetes December 2005 54:S97-S107; doi:10.2337/diabetes.54.suppl_2.S97
From the Triumvirate to the Ominous Octet: A New Paradigm for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes April 2009 58:773-795; doi:10.2337/db09-9028
Metabolic Endotoxemia Initiates Obesity and Insulin Resistance Diabetes July 2007 56:1761-1772; published ahead of print April 24, 2007, doi:10.2337/db06-1491
Changes in Gut Microbiota Control Metabolic Endotoxemia-Induced Inflammation in High-Fat Diet–Induced Obesity and Diabetes
in Mice Diabetes June 2008 57:1470-1481; published ahead of print February 27, 2008, doi:10.2337/db07-1403
Genome-Wide Association Identifies Nine Common Variants Associated With Fasting Proinsulin Levels and Provides New Insights
Into the Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes October 2011 60:2624-2634; published ahead of print August 26, 2011, doi:10.2337/db11-0415
Glucose Toxicity in β-Cells: Type 2 Diabetes, Good Radicals Gone Bad, and the Glutathione Connection Diabetes March 2003 52:581-587; doi:10.2337/diabetes.52.3.581
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Is a Novel Adipokine Potentially Linking Obesity to the Metabolic Syndrome Diabetes July 2011 60:1917-1925; published ahead of print May 18, 2011, doi:10.2337/db10-1707
Immunomodulation by Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A Potential Therapeutic Strategy for Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes July 2008 57:1759-1767; doi:10.2337/db08-0180
Long-Term AICAR Administration Reduces Metabolic Disturbances and Lowers Blood Pressure in Rats Displaying Features of the
Insulin Resistance Syndrome Diabetes July 2002 51:2199-2206; doi:10.2337/diabetes.51.7.2199
Section 6: Pusatile and Phasic Insulin Release in Normal and Diabetic Men:
Errol B. Marliss and
Mladen Vranic
Intense Exercise Has Unique Effects on Both Insulin Release and Its Roles in Glucoregulation: Implications for Diabetes Diabetes February 2002 51:S271-S283; doi:10.2337/diabetes.51.2007.S271
Inflammation Is Necessary for Long-Term but Not Short-Term High-Fat Diet–Induced Insulin Resistance Diabetes October 2011 60:2474-2483; published ahead of print September 12, 2011, doi:10.2337/db11-0194
Increased Macrophage Migration Into Adipose Tissue in Obese Mice Diabetes February 2012 61:346-354; published ahead of print December 21, 2011, doi:10.2337/db11-0860
Disruption of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 in Adipocytes Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Decreases Adiposity in High-Fat Diet–Fed
Mice Diabetes October 2011 60:2484-2495; published ahead of print August 26, 2011, doi:10.2337/db11-0174
Short-Chain Fatty Acids Stimulate Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Secretion via the G-Protein–Coupled Receptor FFAR2 Diabetes February 2012 61:364-371; published ahead of print December 21, 2011, doi:10.2337/db11-1019
Berberine, a Natural Plant Product, Activates AMP-Activated Protein Kinase With Beneficial Metabolic Effects in Diabetic and
Insulin-Resistant States Diabetes August 2006 55:2256-2264; doi:10.2337/db06-0006
Update on Adipocyte Hormones: Regulation of Energy Balance and Carbohydrate/Lipid Metabolism Diabetes February 2004 53:S143-S151; doi:10.2337/diabetes.53.2007.S143
Molecular Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance in Humans and Their Potential Links With Mitochondrial Dysfunction Diabetes December 2006 55:S9-S15; doi:10.2337/db06-S002
Metformin Inhibits Hepatic Gluconeogenesis Through AMP-Activated Protein Kinase–Dependent Regulation of the Orphan Nuclear
Receptor SHP Diabetes February 2008 57:306-314; published ahead of print October 1, 2007, doi:10.2337/db07-0381