Diabetes care
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effects of a small quantity of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular risk factors in NIDDM. A randomized, prospective, double-blind, controlled study.
To study the effects of a low dose of omega-3 fatty acids on platelet function and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). ⋯ Small doses of fish oil inhibit platelet aggregation and TXA2 production, reduce upright sBP and TG levels, and have only a small effect on glucose and cholesterol levels in patients with moderately controlled NIDDM. Small quantities of omega-3 fatty acids or dietary fish are safe and potentially beneficial in NIDDM patients.