Program Aids Weight Loss in Patients With Mental Illness
Program Aids Weight Loss in Patients With Mental Illness
A behavioral weight loss intervention is effective among overweight and obese individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), regardless of their diabetes status, according to a study Read more
Structured SMBG triples likelihood of reaching HbA1c goal in type 2 diabetes
Structured SMBG triples likelihood of reaching HbA1c goal in type 2 diabetes
Adults with type 2 diabetes can achieve superior improvements in HbA1c with structured self-monitoring of blood glucose compared with usual care, according to findings published in Diabetic Medicine. Source: Structured SMBG triples likelihood of reaching HbA1c goal in type 2 Read more
Achievement of Targets in T2DM Varies by Season
Achievement of Targets in T2DM Varies by Season
There is seasonal variation in achievement of the guideline targets for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol among persons with type 2 Read more
Increased whole grains in diet linked to reduced risk for liver cancer
Increased whole grains in diet linked to reduced risk for liver cancer
Increased intake of whole grains correlated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma among adults regardless of cancer etiology, according to study results published in JAMA Oncology. Source: Increased whole grains in diet linked to reduced risk for liver Read more
Behavioral therapy ‘missing ingredient’ for digital health success in diabetes
Behavioral therapy ‘missing ingredient’ for digital health success in diabetes
Digital health tools designed to improve disease management for patients with diabetes often have little effect on long-term health outcomes, likely due to an insufficient emphasis on Read more
Advanced glycation end product accumulation, insulin resistance share ‘two-way’ relationship
Advanced glycation end product accumulation, insulin resistance share ‘two-way’ relationship
Insulin resistance and the accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin have a “two-way” relationship for adults with type 1 diabetes, according to findings published in Read more
Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin is accelerated in relation to insulin resistance in people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin is accelerated in relation to insulin resistance in people with Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Aim: To evaluate the association between skin advanced glycation end products and insulin resistance in Type 1 diabetes. Source:Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in the skin is accelerated in relation to insulin resistance in people with Type 1 diabetes Read more
Low-sodium salt substitute diet may lower systolic, diastolic BP
Low-sodium salt substitute diet may lower systolic, diastolic BP
Implementing low-sodium salt substitutes in a diet can lead to a significant lowering of systolic and diastolic BP, according to a meta-analysis published in Heart. Source: Low-sodium salt Read more
The influence of 15-week exercise training on dietary patterns among young adults
The influence of 15-week exercise training on dietary patterns among young adults
Little is currently known about how exercise may influence dietary patterns and/or food preferences. The present study aimed to examine the effect of a 15-week exercise training program on overall dietary patterns among young adults. Source:The influence of 15-week exercise training on dietary patterns among young Read more
Sedentary lifestyle increases risk for CVD in older women
Sedentary lifestyle increases risk for CVD in older women
Older women who were sedentary for long periods of time throughout the day had an increased risk for CVD, according to a study published in Circulation. Source: Sedentary lifestyle increases risk for CVD in older Read more