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ReviewDiabetology international2025

Exploring the significance of phase angle in diabetes management: a narrative review.

Mahboobeh Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar, Gordon A Ferns, Majid Ghayour Mobarhan

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Review in Diabetology international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Mahboobeh Ghasemzadeh RahbardarApplied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Gordon A FernsBrighton and Sussex Medical School, Department of Medical Education, FalmerSussex, Brighton BN1 9PH UK.
Majid Ghayour MobarhanDepartment of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-1081-6754

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: The phase angle is a mathematical concept representing the time relationship between two periodic waveforms, and has gained some importance for its potential clinical applications. The purpose of this review was to investigate the role of phase angle in diabetes mellitus.Studies have investigated the relationship between the phase angle and glycemic control, insulin resistance, and diabetes-related complications. Phase angle has demonstrated its potential as a prognostic marker for diabetic complications, enabling early identification and intervention. It might be beneficial for evaluating disease severity, monitoring treatment response, and predicting long-term results in diabetics. Results and conclusion: Although the phase angle offers significant advantages, its clinical use in managing diabetes is still in its early stages, and there are certain issues that need to be resolved. Standardization of measurement techniques and interpretation criteria is essential to ensure consistency and comparability across studies and clinical settings. Investigating the role of phase angle in the treatment of diabetes provides significant knowledge about its potential as a non-invasive and informative parameter. Identifying the importance of phase angle in diabetes might help to improve risk stratification, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes. Additional research is required to determine its therapeutic value and discover the mechanisms underlying its association with diabetes and its complications.

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Diabetes complicationsDiabetes mellitus type 2Glycemic controlInsulin resistanceRisk assessment

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PMID40166450
PMCPMC11954770

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