Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin affecting carbohydrate, fats and protein metabolism. It results in chronic vascular complications including macrovascular complications such as peripher...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2025/v8i1106
Background: The widespread use of preservatives like sodium benzoate (SB) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in processed foods and beverages necessitates assessing their potential health risks. Aim: This study examined the effects of sodium benzoate, vitamin C, and their combination...
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Research Article10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1257
Background: There is clinical evidence that periodontitis and diabetes mellitus (DM) are interconnected. Thus, periodontitis can promote systemic chronic inflammation that can exacerbate type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methodology: Data was collected with self-administered questionnair...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2022/v22i230274