What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effect of 10 hyperbaric oxygen treatments on oxidative stress markers in 24 patients with type 2 diabetes, some with peripheral vascular complications.
What They Found
The study found no statistically significant increase in superoxide anion radical (O2-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), or TBARS during hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Instead, O2- and H2O2 levels were significantly reduced after the treatment.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A primary limitation of this study is its small sample size of 24 patients, which may affect the generalizability of the results.