Dietary Quality and Markers of Inflammation: No Association in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study

Systemic inflammation is a key process underlying cardiovascular disease (CVD) development, and CVD risk is significantly elevated in persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Youth with T1D exhibit increased levels of inflammation. Studies in persons without diabetes suggest that dietary quality influences inflammation, yet little is known about dietary influences on inflammation in youth with T1D.

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - November 6, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Angela D. Liese, Xiaonan Ma, Xiaoguang Ma, Murray A. Mittleman, Natalie S. The, Debra A. Standiford, Jean M. Lawrence, Catherine Pihoker, Santica M. Marcovina, Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis, Robin C. Puett Source Type: research