Tag: Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Glucose Metabolism: A Comprehensive Update on Biochemical and Therapeutic Features

The study examines the role of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in glucose metabolism, emphasizing its antioxidant properties, ability to enhance insulin sensitivity and secretion, and therapeutic potential in conditions like diabetic polyneuropathy, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and obesity. ALA is widely prescribed for diabetic neuropathy due to its benefits

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Analysis of the clinical characteristics of insulin autoimmune syndrome induced by alpha-lipoic acid

The study titled “Analysis of the clinical characteristics of insulin autoimmune syndrome induced by alpha-lipoic acid” (Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2021, PMID: 33821530) investigated 37 patients (28 females, 9 males, median age 61) who developed insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) after taking alpha-lipoic acid (ALA). Symptoms of hypoglycemia primarily

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