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WORLD JOURNAL OF DIABETES
卷 9, 期 7, 页码 99-114出版社
BAISHIDENG PUBLISHING GROUP INC
DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v9.i7.99
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Chronobiology; Dysmetabolism; Insulin; Pancreatic beta cell; Melatonin receptors
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, life-threatening metabolic disorder that occurs worldwide. Despite an increase in the knowledge of the risk factors that are associated with diabetes mellitus, its worldwide prevalence has continued to rise; thus, necessitating more research into its aetiology. Recent researches are beginning to link a dysregulation of the circadian rhythm to impairment of intermediary metabolism; with evidences that circadian rhythm dysfunction might play an important role in the aetiology, course or prognosis of some cases of diabetes mellitus. These evidences thereby suggest possible relationships between the circadian rhythm regulator melatonin, and diabetes mellitus. In this review, we discuss the roles of the circadian rhythm in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates and other macronutrients; with emphasis on the importance of melatonin and the impacts of its deficiency on carbohydrate homeostasis. Also, the possibility of using melatonin and its analogs for the prophylaxis or management of diabetes mellitus is also considered.
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