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Introduction. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin resistance, deficiency of insulin action, or both with a prevalence of 8.5% in Indonesia. Evidence regarding the relationship between HbA1c and lipid profile in type 2 DM is currently contradictory, therefore a study was conducted to examine the relationship between glycemic control and lipid profile for DM patients. Methods. This survey research was conducted at the outpatient endocrine clinic Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang Hospital in 2014-2019 with a total of 1,308 patients. Patients were then classified into type 2 DM patients with good (HbA1c < 7%, n = 291) and poor glycemic control (HbA1c > 7%, n = 1017). Results. There were lower levels of total cholesterol (183.9 (SD 38.7) mg/dl vs. 198.6 (SD 44.8) mg/dl; p < 0.001), triglycerides (144.2 (SD 67.5) mg/dl vs. 172.9 (SD 112) mg/dl; p < 0.001), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) (119.2 (SD 32.1) mg/dl vs. 131 (SD 35.4) mg/dl; p < 0.001) in type 2 DM patients with good glycemic control compared to poor glycemic control group. There was no significant difference in high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) levels between the two groups (47.7 (SD 13.4) mg/dl vs. 47.5 (SD 12.7) mg/dl; p = 0.89). There was a significant correlation between total cholesterol levels (r = 0.232; p < 0.001), triglycerides (r = 0.223; p < 0.001), and LDL-C (r = 0.20; p < 0.001) with HbA1c levels. Conclusion. Type 2 DM patients with good glycemic control had significantly lower total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-C levels compared to type 2 DM patients with poor glycemic control.

Introduction. Diabetic patients will still do Ramadan fasting, which could affect the levels of HbA1C and lipid change after Ramadan. This study aimed to identify the correlation between fasting of Ramadan risk stratification with HbA1C and lipid levels diabetic patients who run the fast of Ramadan. Methods. This was a survey research using pre - post test. Study was conducted among diabetes patients who meet the criteria: carry out routine controls before and after Ramadan fasting at dr. Saiful Anwar Malang Hospital, filling in the required data, and underwent examination laboratory. Patients were grouped into moderate, high, and very high-risk stratification. Then we analyzed the HbA1C and fat levels before (pre) and after (post) Ramadan fasting in each risk group. Results. There were 25 subjects included in this study. There was a decrease in HbA1C level in all subjects from 7.93% (SD 2.3) to 7.86% (SD 1.9) after Ramadan fasting (p = 0.563), only the moderate risk group increased by 0,37% (SB 0.27). In all subjects, total cholesterol levels increased from 196.4 (SD 48.7) mg/dl to 205.0 (SB 70.8) mg/dl (p = 0.397), with the highest change found in the very high-risk group with an increase 30,7 (SD 125.0) mg/dl. There was a decrease in HDL levels from 55.6 (SD 31.3) mg/dl to 47.8 (SD 10.5) mg/dl (p = 0.782), and the highest decrease occurred in the very high - risk group (27.7 (SD 66,9) mg / dl). There was an increase in the LDL from 115.9 (SD 45.8) mg/dl to 130.4 (SD 41.9) mg/dl (p = 0.133) which the highest increase found in the very high-risk group (55.0 (SD 74.7) mg/dl). Only triglycerides showed an improvement from 190.7 (SD 105.2) mg/dl to 188.8 (SD 79.6) mg/dl (p = 0.084), increasement only occur in the high risk group (13.2 (SD 213.4) mg/dl). Conclusion. There was a decrease in HbA1C levels, but the value of the statistics was not significant. There was a negative effect of fasting Ramadan against blood-fat levels, except for improvements in the levels of triglycerides though statistically not significant.

Introduction. Green Tea extract has been proven in vitro to have the ability as an antioxidant. Submaximal physical activity causes an increase in free radicals. The increase of MDA can detect the increase of free radicals. This study aimed to determine the effects of green tea extract supplementation against free radicals in submaximal physical activity by measuring plasma MDA. Methods. This double-blind controlled trial study was performed in 20 students of faculty of sports science with submaximal physical activity in the form of 1,500 meters running in 12 minutes using a treadmill. Subjects were divided into two groups: green tea extract group (Tegreen 250 mg) and the control group (placebo). Supplement/placebo was given as one caps a day for fourteen days before submaximal physical activity. The plasma MDA was taken before, 2 hours after, and 48 hours after the submaximal physical activity. Analysis of the results used ANOVA and post hoc Tukey. The study has been assessed by Medical Research Ethical Committee at Medical Faculty of Universitas Brawijaya. Results. In the control group, the mean value of plasma MDA levels in basal conditions, 2 hours and 48 hours after submaximal physical activity were 52.43 nmol/ml (standard deviation [SD] 12.52 nmol/ml), 55.57 nmol/ml (SD 13.84 nmol/ml), and 63.86 nmol/ml (SD 12.17 nmol/ml), respectively. However, this result was not statistically significant (p = 0.158). In the treatment group, the mean value of plasma MDA level at 48 hours after submaximal physical activity was significantly decreased compared to basal condition with mean value in basal and 48 hours after submaximal physical activity were 36.14 nmol/ml (SD 5.88 nmol/ml) and 19.86 nmol/ml (SD 8.92 nmol/ml), respectively (p

Big Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) is a tropical plant commonly found growing wild in teak forests and areas near the coast. This plant is also known for its resilience, meaning it can withstand harsh and arid soil conditions. Even without watering for months, mahogany can still survive. The propagation of this plant can be done through seeds, as well as through air layering or grafting. When used for medicinal purposes, it should not be treated with chemical (inorganic) fertilizers or pesticides. The significance of this research lies in providing valuable information to relevant institutions about the suitable soil type for propagating Big Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seedlings, ensuring high-quality seedlings for reforestation or afforestation efforts. The research was conducted at the Greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture from March to June 2023. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different soil types on the growth of Big Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seedlings. The experimental design used in this research was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 2 (two) treatments and 3 (three) replications. The treatments consisted of: A (Regosol soil) and A2 (Podsolik soil). The research results indicate that Regosol soil type provided better average growth results for Big Leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) seedlings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]