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<ArticleTitle>Effects of Cinnamon Consumption on Glycemic Status, Lipid Profile and Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetes Patients</ArticleTitle>

<FirstPage>268</FirstPage>

<LastPage>268</LastPage>

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<Abstract>Objective: Type 2 diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder worldwide. Traditional herbs and spices can be used to control blood glucose concentrations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the daily intake of three grams cinnamon over eight weeks on glycemic status, lipid profiles and body composition in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods: A double blind, randomized, placebo controlled clinical trial was conducted on 44 patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants were randomly assigned to take either a three g/ day cinnamon supplement (n=22) or a placebo (n=22) for eight weeks. Weight, height, body fat mass and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured at baseline and after intervention. The fasting blood glucose, insulin, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL C, HDL C, Apo lipoprotein A I and B were measured at baseline and endpoint. Results: From 44 subjects participated in this study 37 completed the study. There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics, dietary intake and physical activity between groups. In the treatment group, the levels of fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, triglyceride, weight, BMI and body fat mass decreased significantly compared to baseline, but not in placebo group. No significant differences were observed in glycemic status indicators, lipid profile and anthropometric indicators between the groups at the end of intervention. Conclusion: These data suggest that cinnamon may have a moderate effect in improving glycemic status indicators.</Abstract>

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<ArticleTitle>Caregiver Burden and its Determinants among the Family Members of Patients with Dementia in Iran</ArticleTitle>

<FirstPage>224</FirstPage>

<LastPage>224</LastPage>

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<Abstract>Background: &ldquo;Caregiver Burden&rdquo; is actually an expression addressing the adverse consequences of the care provided to the patients&rsquo; with dementia. Review of the previous studies reveals a higher rate of depression and anxiety among the caregivers as compared to the general population. This study has been designed to evaluate the caregiver burden and then the factors influencing it among caregivers of patients with dementia in Iran. Methods: In this cross‑sectional study, 153 patients and their caregivers registered in the Iranian Association of Alzheimer were included. Data collection scales were Iranian Version of Caregiver Burden, Global Deterioration scale and Barthel index. Multiple linear regression model was applied to determine the factors influencing the caregiver burden. Results: Out of the 153 patients, 90 were male. The mean age calculated for the patients and the caregivers was 77.1 and 53, respectively. The mean of caregiver burden was 55.2. Three variables, gender (P&lt;0.01), education of the patient (P&lt;0.005 for illiterate patients), and the patient&rsquo;s dependence on the caregiver for his/her daily tasks (P&lt;0.000)) were correlated with a high level of burden on the caregiver. The recommended model explains 0.664% of the variance of the outcome variable. Conclusion: Presence of either moderate or higher levels of burden (58‑116) in more than 50% of the caregivers of these patients&rsquo; highlights the need for more attention from health policy makers in Iran. Promoting the level of caregivers&rsquo; quality of life along with enabling the patients in performing their daily tasks in order to reduce the imposed burden on caregivers&rsquo; is recommended.</Abstract>