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World J Diabetes. May 15, 2020; 11(5): 165-181
Published online May 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i5.165
Published online May 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i5.165
Fundamentals about onset and progressive disease character of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Rob NM Weijers, Teaching Hospital, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam 1090, Netherlands
Author contributions: Weijers RNM solely contributed to this review.
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Corresponding author: Rob NM Weijers, PhD, Teacher, Teaching Hospital, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Oosterparkstraat 9, PO Box 95500, Amsterdam 1090, Netherlands. robw01@xs4all.nl
Received: December 20, 2019
Peer-review started: December 20, 2019
First decision: January 6, 2020
Revised: January 14, 2020
Accepted: April 8, 2020
Article in press: April 8, 2020
Published online: May 15, 2020
Peer-review started: December 20, 2019
First decision: January 6, 2020
Revised: January 14, 2020
Accepted: April 8, 2020
Article in press: April 8, 2020
Published online: May 15, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: To maximize type 2 diabetes care the assessment of unsaturation index, as observed in erythrocytes, is strongly indicated with intervals of three months. The value of unsaturation index is a reliable parameter for controlling the acyl composition of phospholipids as modulators of membrane flexibility. Given the main role of free fatty acids in this process the assessment of free fatty acids instead of triglycerides assessment may be of benefit for monthly monitoring purposes. Counseling of exercise should be an essential element of the type 2 diabetes management plan.