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Thiamine deficiency is a medical condition of low levels of thiamine (vitamin B 1). [1] A severe and chronic form is known as beriberi. [1] [7] The name beriberi was possibly borrowed in the 18th century from the Sinhalese phrase බැරි බැරි (bæri bæri, “I cannot, I cannot”), owing to the weakness caused by the condition.
Thiamine responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome (also known as Rogers syndrome) is a very rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting a thiamine transporter, which is characterized by megaloblastic anemia, diabetes mellitus, and hearing loss. The condition is treated with high doses of thiamine (vitamin B1).
Pseudohypoxia refers to a condition that mimics hypoxia, by having sufficient oxygen yet impaired mitochondrial respiration due to a deficiency of necessary co-enzymes, such as NAD + and TPP. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The increased cytosolic ratio of free NADH/NAD + in cells (more NADH than NAD + ) can be caused by diabetic hyperglycemia and by ...
A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' associated with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Endocrinologists share uncommon symptoms of diabetes that may indicate type 1, type 2, or prediabetes. Some signs include infections and dry skin.
Diabetes is very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that 38.4 million people in the United States are currently living with diabetes. That’s 11.6 percent of the ...
Thiamine, also known as thiamin and vitamin B 1, is a vitamin – an essential micronutrient for humans and animals. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is found in food and commercially synthesized to be a dietary supplement or medication . [ 1 ]
From type 1 to gestational diabetes, the condition affects everything from pregnancy to obesity. The causes range from physical inactive and eating the wrong foods to the body simply not producing ...