THE EFFECT OF SHORT TERM ALPHA LIPOIC ACID ADMINISTRATION ON ADIPONECTIN AND BODY WEIGHT IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) acts as essential co-factor for mitochondrion respiratory enzymes. It has an increasing importance in diabetic neuropathy treatment. Its positive effects on weight gain and metabolic parameters have also been discussed. In this study, we aimed to search for the effect of ALA on weight, appetite, adiponectin and metabolic parameters in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients