Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and effect of benazepril treat with diabetic nephropathy on Plasma NO and ET-1. Methods 100 cases of DN patients were divided into two groups by random number table (50cases), group A with basic treatment, group B increased benazepril. Selected another 50 cases of simple diabetic patients as control group, observed the plasma NO (nitric oxide) and ET-1 (ET-1) levels changes of three groups,and compared the clinical efficacy. Results The levels of NO, ET-1 and Ang II in A group and B group were significantly lower than those in control group (P<0.05); the level of NO in B group was higher than that in group A, and the level of ET-1 and Ang II was lower than that of group A(P<0.05). The total effective rate of B group was 86.00％, which was significantly higher than that of control group 58.00％(P<0.05). Conclusion The clinical application benazepril treat with DN can effectively regulated plasma NO and ET-1 levels, protect the kidneys, and improve the therapeutic effect.

Objective To study the relationship of the levels of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) with insulin resistance in normal glucose tolerant first-degree relatives (NGT) of type 2 diabetics.Methods A total of 218 normal glucose tolerance subjects , including 136 NGT of type 2 diabetes , and 82 normal control ( NC) without type 2 diabetes family history were enrolled.The levels of blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), lipid, insulin, IL-6, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were measured.Results ⑴Compared with NC, the levels of homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), hs-CRP , and IL-6 in NGT were significantly increased [1.03~1.94 vs 0.42~0.95 , P <0.01;0.46~2.78 mg/L vs 0.39~1.56 mg/L, P <0.01;(13.6 ±8.99) pg/ml vs (8.08 ±3.67) pg/ml, P <0.01];⑵In NGT, hs-CRP was positively correlated with HOMA-IR and IL-6 ( r =0.326 , P <0.01;r =0.258 , P <0.05 );IL-6 was positively correlated with HOMA-IR ( r =0.350 , P <0.01).Conclusions IL-6 and CRP may correlate with the degree of insulin resistance in NGT of type 2 diabetics.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of jujuboside A on glomerular cell apoptosis in diabetic rats, and to explore the possible mechanisms. METHODS SD rats were administered with streptozotocin 100 mg · kg-1 to estabilish the diabetic model. Diabetic SD rats received jujuboside A 10 and 20 mg · kg-1 daily for 4 weeks by lavage administration, respectively. The level of glycosylated hemoglobin (GHb) in the blood of each group was measured by fructosamine method. The morphological changes in glomerular cells were observed by PAS staining. Glomerular cell apoptosis was determined by TUNEL staining. The protein expression of Bcl-2 and Bax was detected by immunohistochemistry. The protein expression of cleaved caspase 9 and cleaved caspase 3 was detected by Western blotting. Trans?forming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) mRNA expression was analyzed by qPCR. RESULTS Compared with model group, jujuboside A 10 and 20 mg·kg-1 treatment significantly reduced the level of GHb in blood (mmol · L- 1: 10.9 ± 0.8 vs 17.5 ± 1.5, P<0.05; 7.6 ± 0.5 vs 17.5 ± 1.5, P<0.05), PAS positive score of glomerular cells (26.8 ± 3.2 vs 36.4 ± 3.8, P<0.05; 18.4 ± 2.1 vs 36.4 ± 3.8, P<0.05) and the apoptosis of glomerular cells〔(8.2±0.8)%vs (17.6±1.8)%, P<0.05;(5.1±0.5)%vs (17.6±1.8)%, P<0.05〕. Moreover, Bcl-2 protein expression in kidney tissues was elevated (P<0.05), whereas Bax (P<0.05), cleaved caspase 9 (P<0.05) and cleaved caspase 3 (P<0.05) protein expression and TGF-β1 mRNA (P<0.05) expression were reduced after jujuboside A administration. CONCLUSION Jujuboside A can prevent glomerular cell apoptosis in diabetic rats, which may be associated with the regulation of mitochondrial apoptotic pathways and TGF-β1 expression.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of the Mingmen eight array massage combined with compound lysine hydrochloride and zinc gluconate granules for the treatment of infantile diarrhea. Methods Totally 120 children with diarrhea met the inclusion criteria were divided into the treatment group, Western medicine group, and general massage group by random number table method, 40 cases in each group. All 3 groups were given dietary guidance and did moderate exercise. Western medicine group was administered orally for compound lysine hydrochloride and zinc gluconate granules, two bags per day for the aged 1–10, three bags per day for the aged >10. Treatment group was given the Mingmen eight array massage therapy based on Western medicine. General massage group received conventional massage therapy based on Western medicine, with four weeks as treatment course. 3 groups of patients were observed before and after treatment for salivary amylase, blood zinc value, urine D-xylose absorption and excretion test, TCM symptom score, and clinical efficacy were evaluated. Results There was statistical significance in the salivary amylase, blood zinc value, and urinary D-xylose absorption and excretion rate between before and after t reatment(P<0.05); after treatment, treatment group showed higher salivary amylase, blood zinc value, and urinary D- xylose absorption and excretion rate than the Western medicine group and general massage group (P<0.05); scores of diarrhea, loose stool, lassitude, lusterless complexion, and appetite reduction decreased compared with before treatment (P<0.05); after treatment, all integrals of treatment group were lower than Western medicine group and general massage group (P<0.05). The total effective rates of the treatment group, Western medicine group and general massage group were 92.50％ (37/40), 72.50％ (29/40), and 75％ (30/40) respectively. There was statistical significance among the three groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Mingmen eight array massage combined with compound lysine hydrochloride and zinc gluconic granules can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms of patients with infantile diarrhea, and improve the level of laboratory parameters.

Objective To investigate the effects of pioglitazone on osteoblast proliferation and apoptosis.Methods MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblastic cells were treated with 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 40 μmol/L pioglitazone for 24 h. Cell viability was measured by MTT, cell cycle and apoptosis were inspected with flow cytometry, the expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins were examined via immuno-chemical staining. Results Survival of osteoblasts decreased in a dose-dependent manner. Compared with the control group, the cells in the G0/G1 and G2/M stages increased, while the cells in S stage decreased significantly. The percentage of apoptosis at 5 and 10 μmol/L were lower than that of the control group(P ＜ 0.05), While it was increased significantly at 30 and 40 μmol/L(P ＜0.01). Bax expression was attenuated at 10 μmol/L(P＜0. 01), returned to normal by 20 μmol/L, and was increased by 30 and 40 μmol/L(P ＜ 0. 01). Bcl-2 expression was enhanced at the dose ≤ 20 μmol/L(P ＜0.01). Positive correlation was found between the death rate and the expression intensity of Bax/Bcl-2(n = 15, r=0.796, P＜0.01). Conclusions Pioglitazone inhibits apoptosis of osteoblasts at low concentrations and protects the cells, but promotes their apoptosis at higher concentration, Bax/Bcl-2 may play an important role in mediating the piglitazone-induced apoptosis of osteoblasts. It inhibits DNA synthesis and cell proliferation.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of alendronate combined with atorvastatin in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with osteoporosis. Methods 80 patients with diabetic osteoporosis( DOP) treated by endocrinology were selected. They were divided into observation group and control group by random number table method. The patients in the control group were given alendronate sodium, and the patients in the observation group were given alendronate and atorvastatin at the same time. The bone mineral density ( BMD) of the forearm,lumbar vertebra,femoral neck and femoral trochanter Numeric rating scales( NRS score) were measured before and after treatment. Results Before treatment,the BMD in forearm,lumbar vertebra,femoral neck and femoral trochanter, and NRS score between the two groups had no statistically significant differences ( all P >0.05).Aftertreatment,theBMDofforearm[(0.64±0.10)g/cm2vs.(0.68±0.11)g/cm2,t=2.563]andlumbar vertebrae[(0. 82 ± 0. 28) g/cm2 vs. (0. 70 ± 0. 11) g/cm2,t =2. 448],femoral neck[(0. 71 ± 0. 09) g/cm2 vs. (0.66±0.05)g/cm2,t=3.002],femoraltrochanter[(0.76±0.14)g/cm2vs.(0.70±0.08)g/cm2,t=2.302] of the observation group were higher than those of the control group,and the NRS score[(1. 32 ± 0. 10) points vs. (2. 47 ± 0. 67)points]was lower than the control group(t=23. 651,P<0. 05). There were 2 cases of nausea,1 case of abdominal pain and 1 case of muscle pain in the observation group,and 1 case of nausea occurred in the control group,the incidence rate of adverse reaction between the two groups had no statistically significant difference (χ2 =1. 478,P=0. 224). Conclusion Alendronate combined with atorvastatin can improve BMD,relieve pain in patients with DOP,and it is safe and worthy of clinical application.

The central nervous system (CNS) plays a key regulatory role in glucose homeostasis. In particular, the brain is important in initiating and coordinating protective counterregulatory responses when blood glucose levels fall. This may due to the metabolic dependency of the CNS on glucose, and protection of food supply to the brain. In healthy subjects, blood glucose is normally maintained within a relatively narrow range. Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients can increase the risk of complications, such as heart disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The clinical research finds that the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a positive effect on the treatment of hypoglycemia. Here the authors reviewed the current understanding of sensing and counterregulatory responses to hypoglycemia, and discuss combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine and the theory of iatrogenic hypoglycemia in diabetes treatment. Furthermore, the authors clarify the feasibility of treating hypoglycemia on the basis of TCM theory and CNS and have an insight on its clinical practice.