Urachal abscess precipitated as acute pyelonephritis in an adult patient with diabetes
Yoo A Choi, Se Young Kim, Kyung Yoon Chang, Hyeon Seok Hwang, Suk Young Kim, Yoon Kyung Chang
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(4):798-801. Published online January 28, 2016
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Poor glycemic control is associated with the risk of subclinical hypothyroidism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Jae Ho Cho, Ho Jin Kim, Jun Ho Lee, Il Rae Park, Jun Sung Moon, Ji Sung Yoon, In-Kyu Lee, Kyu Chang Won, Hyoung Woo Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(4):703-711. Published online June 8, 2016
Background/Aims: Overt hypothyroidism is frequently found in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but it remains unknown the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and T2DM. We attempt to evaluate the difference in prevalence of SCH between patients with T2DM and general pop..
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Association between blood glucose level derived using the oral glucose tolerance test and glycated hemoglobin level
Hyoung Joo Kim, Young Geon Kim, Jin Soo Park, Young Hwan Ahn, Kyoung Hwa Ha, Dae Jung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(3):535-542. Published online February 22, 2016
Background/Aims: Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is widely used as a marker of glycemic control. Translation of the HbA1c level to an average blood glucose level is useful because the latter figure is easily understood by patients. We studied the association between blood glucose levels revealed by the ..
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Blood electrolyte disturbances during severe hypoglycemia in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes
Mi Yeon Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(5):648-656. Published online August 27, 2015
Background/Aims: To investigate abnormalities in blood electrolyte levels during severe hypoglycemia in Korean patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a clinical setting.
Methods: Blood electrolyte levels in adult T2DM patients during severe hypoglycemia were collected from January 1, 200..
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Cardiology
The relationship between serum asymmetric dimethylarginine levels and subjective sleep quality in normotensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Alpay Aribas, Mehmet Kayrak, Mehmet Tekinalp, Hakan Akilli, Hayrudin Alibasic, Serkan Yildirim, Mehmet Gunduz, Alpaslan Taner, Ali Unlu
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(3):316-324. Published online April 29, 2015
Background/Aims: Poor sleep quality (SQ) is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Additionally, asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. However, no sufficient data regarding the relationship between ADMA le..
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Nephrology
The association between an abnormal post-voiding urine volume and a lower estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with type 2 diabetes with no voiding symptoms
A Jin Cho, Sung Tae Cho, Young-Ki Lee, Jieun Oh, Sung Gyun Kim, Jang Won Seo, Jong-Woo Yoon, Ja-Ryong Koo, Hyung Jik Kim, Yong Seong Lee, Young-Goo Lee, Jung Woo Noh
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(1):82-87. Published online December 30, 2014
Background/Aims: Diabetic cystopathy is a frequent complication of diabetes mellitus. This study assessed the association between the post-voiding residual (PVR) urine volume and diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetics with no voiding symptoms.
Methods: This study investigated 42 patients with typ..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
The effect of high-dose vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance and arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes
Ohk-Hyun Ryu, Wankyo Chung, Sungwha Lee, Kyung-Soon Hong, Moon-Gi Choi, Hyung Joon Yoo
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(5):620-629. Published online August 28, 2014
Background/Aims: Recent epidemiological studies revealed a striking inverse relationship between vitamin D levels, glucose intolerance/insulin resistance (IR), and cardiovascular disease. However, few interventional studies have evaluated the effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular ris..
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Diabetic ketoacidosis as a presenting symptom of
complicated pancreatic cancer
Kyung Ae Lee, Kyung Taek Park, Woong Ji Kim, Tae Sun Park, Hong Sun Baek, Heung Yong Jin
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(1):116-119. Published online January 2, 2014
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Nephrology
Renal outcomes and clinical course of nondiabetic renal diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes
Ja Min Byun, Cheol Hyun Lee, Sul Ra Lee, Ju Young Moon, Sang Ho Lee, Tae Won Lee, Chun Gyoo Ihm, Kyung Hwan Jeong
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(5):565-572. Published online August 14, 2013
Background/AimsIn several recent studies, renal biopsies in patients with type 2 diabetes and renal disease have revealed a heterogeneous group of disease entities. Our aim was to study the prognosis and clinical course of nondiabetic renal disease (NDRD) and to determine risk..
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Endocrinology-metabolism
Insulin secretion and insulin resistance in Korean women with gestational diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance
Sae Jeong Yang, Tae Nyun Kim, Sei Hyun Baik, Tae Sun Kim, Kwan Woo Lee, Moonsuk Nam, Yong Soo Park, Jeong-Teak Woo, Young Seol Kim, Sung-Hoon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(3):306-313. Published online May 1, 2013
Background/AimsThe aim was to compare the insulin sensitivity and secretion index of pregnant Korean women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), gestational impaired glucose tolerance (GIGT; only one abnormal value according to the Carpenter and Coustan criteria), and gestation..
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Associations between Hemoglobin Concentrations and the Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Jin Ook Chung, Dong Hyeok Cho, Dong Jin Chung, Min Young Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(3):285-292. Published online September 1, 2012
Background/AimsMany studies have demonstrated an association between hemoglobin levels and cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between hemoglobin concentrations and various clinical parameters, inc..
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Comorbidity Study on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using Data Mining
Hye Soon Kim, A Mi Shin, Mi Kyung Kim, Yoon Nyun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(2):197-202. Published online May 31, 2012
Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to analyze comorbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by using association rule mining (ARM). MethodsWe used data from patients who visited Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center fro..
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Different Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on In-Hospital and 1-Year Mortality in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Who Underwent Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results from the Korean Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry
Keun-Ho Park, Youngkeun Ahn, Myung Ho Jeong, Shung Chull Chae, Seung Ho Hur, Young Jo Kim, In Whan Seong, Jei Keon Chae, Taek Jong Hong, Myeong Chan Cho, Jang Ho Bae, Seung Woon Rha, Yang Soo Jang,
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(2):180-188. Published online May 31, 2012
Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on in-hospital and 1-year mortality in patients who suffered acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Meth..
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Associations among Body Mass Index, Insulin Resistance, and Pancreatic β-Cell Function in Korean Patients with New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Jin Ook Chung, Dong Hyeok Cho, Dong Jin Chung, Min Young Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(1):66-71. Published online February 28, 2012
Background/AimsWe investigated the associations among body mass index (BMI), insulin resistance, and β-cell function in Korean patients newly presenting with type 2 diabetes. MethodsIn total, 132 patients with new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitu..
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Validity of Glycated Hemoglobin in Screening and Diagnosing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chinese Subjects
Yun Yu, Xiao-Jun Ouyang, Qing-Lin Lou, Liu-Bao Gu, Yong-Zhen Mo, Gary T. Ko, Chun-Chung Chow, Wing-Yee So, Ronald Ma, Alice Kong, Nicola Brown, Jennifer Nan, Juliana Chan, Rong-Wen Bian
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(1):41-46. Published online February 28, 2012
Background/AimsThe application of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for the diagnosis of diabetes is currently under extensive discussion. In this study, we explored the validity of using HbA1c as a screening and diagnostic test in Chinese subjects recruited in..
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Sleep Disorder and Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Unjin Shim, Hyejin Lee, Jee-Young Oh, Yeon-Ah Sung
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(3):277-284. Published online September 13, 2011
Background/AimsSleep disorder (SD) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and is more prevalent among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. These health problems not only frequently coexist but also exacerbate each other. We conducted a cross-secti..
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Detection of Clopidogrel Hyporesponsiveness Using a Point-of-Care Assay and the Impact of Additional Cilostazol Administration after Coronary Stent Implantation in Diabetic Patients
Tae-Hyun Yang, Doo-Il Kim, Dong-Kie Kim, Jae-Sik Jang, Ung Kim, Sang-Hoon Seol, Dae-Kyeong Kim, Geu-Ru Hong, Jong-Seon Park, Dong-Gu Shin, Young-Jo Kim, Yun-Kyeong Cho, Chang-Wook Nam, Seung-Ho Hur, Kwon-Bae Kim, Dong-Soo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(2):145-152. Published online June 1, 2011
Background/AimsImpaired responsiveness to clopidogrel is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical application of a point-of-care assay to detect impaired responsiveness to clopidogrel after coronary stent implant..
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The Effect of Early Insulin Therapy on Pancreatic β-Cell Function and Long-Term Glycemic Control in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Suk Chon, Seungjoon Oh, Sung Woon Kim, Jin-Woo Kim, Young Seol Kim, Jeong-taek Woo
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):273-281. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsBased on the results of well designed clinical studies, intensive insulin therapy has been established to improve glycemic control in newly diagnosed diabetes. However, discrepancies exist between the findings of clinical trials and experiences in general pract..
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Familial Clustering of Type 2 Diabetes in Korean Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sang Youl Rhee, Joo Young Kim, Jeong-Taek Woo, Young Seol Kim, Sung-Hoon Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(3):269-272. Published online August 31, 2010
Background/AimsThis study was conducted to examine the relationship between family history of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Korean women. MethodsWe performed a 100-g oral glucose tolerance t..
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A Case of Diabetic Neuropathy Combined with Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Heung-Yong Jin, Kyung-Ae Lee, So-Young Kim, Ji-Hyun Park, Hong-Sun Baek, Tae-Sun Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2010;25(2):217-220. Published online June 1, 2010
A 59-year-old man was admitted with numbness, pain, and a tingling sensation in both lower legs. He was initially diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy based on a symptom questionnaire and a quantitative sensory test. Despite symptomatic treatment of diabetic neuropathy, he complained of ..
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