Hormone Insight Editorial Team
Clinical archive
Does Tirzepatide Improve Insulin Function in People With Obesity?
A SURMOUNT-1 analysis finds tirzepatide improves insulin sensitivity (mostly via weight loss) and beta-cell function (mostly drug-driven) in obesity without diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Diabetes With Prior Stroke: An ACCORD-BP Post-Hoc Analysis
A post-hoc analysis of 307 ACCORD-BP participants with type 2 diabetes and prior stroke links intensive systolic blood pressure control to fewer cardiovascular events. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Does Early Weight Loss Predict Long-Term Results with Tirzepatide?
A SURMOUNT-1 analysis finds 90% of early non-responders to tirzepatide still reached 5% weight loss by week 72, supporting extending treatment. PICO summary and commentary.
Can Galician Olive Oil Help Control Blood Sugar?
A 24-week trial finds high-phenolic olive oil reduces insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, but without changing lipids or blood pressure. PICO summary and commentary.
Does the Omnipod 5 Activity Feature Help Control Blood Sugar During Exercise?
A crossover trial finds the Omnipod 5 Activity feature reduces insulin and blunts exercise glucose drops in type 1 diabetes, though hypoglycemia rates were unchanged. PICO summary and commentary.
Is Nanocurcumin Safe and Effective for Diabetic Nerve Pain?
A double-blind RCT finds nanocurcumin does not improve pain or neuropathy outcomes in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. PICO summary and expert commentary.
