Do Disease-Modifying Medications Improve Lipid Levels in Heart Disease?
An RCT finds triple therapy with a statin, SGLT2 inhibitor, and PCSK9 inhibitor lowers lipids more than monotherapy in ischemic heart disease. PICO summary and commentary.
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Do Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Diabetes?
A cross-sectional study finds ultra-processed food intake is not linked to glucose or body size in type 2 diabetes, but is associated with higher LDL cholesterol. PICO summary and commentary.
Do Single- vs. Multi-Joint Exercises Affect Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes?
A pilot crossover study finds single- and multi-joint resistance exercise both lower glucose acutely in type 2 diabetes, but neither beats a no-exercise control. PICO summary and commentary.
Can IoT-Based Lifestyle Changes Help Manage Gestational Diabetes?
An RCT finds a medical Internet-of-Things lifestyle model lowers fasting glucose and reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
How Do Protein-Only and Carb-Only Drinks Affect Hormones and Nitrogen Levels?
A crossover study finds protein raises GLP-1 longer while carbohydrate drives a bigger insulin and GIP response, with protein increasing nitrogen excretion. PICO summary and commentary.
Can Lifestyle Changes Improve Health in Type 2 Diabetes?
An RCT finds an eight-session lifestyle health-promotion programme improves health behaviours and beliefs in type 2 diabetes, on self-report measures. PICO summary and commentary.
