Diet, physical activity, behavioural and lifestyle interventions for metabolic and endocrine health.
A single-centre RCT reports large glycaemic gains from qigong (Sanxiao Jiuzhi Gong) in type 2 diabetes, but the implausibly large effect size warrants caution. PICO summary and commentary.
A double-blind RCT finds a single high dose of vitamin D before an ultramarathon favourably shifts bone turnover markers, though mega-dosing remains experimental. PICO summary and commentary.
An open-label RCT finds 24 g/day fibre cereal improves the FIB-4 fibrosis index and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes with fatty liver, without weight change. PICO summary and commentary.
A 5-week RCT finds aquatic exercise improves blood pressure and function within-group in type 2 diabetes, but without significant differences versus controls. PICO summary and commentary.
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A four-arm RCT finds exercise plus broccoli sprouts improves apolipoproteins in men with type 2 diabetes, but the benefit is mainly exercise-driven. PICO summary and commentary.
A secondary analysis finds neither time-restricted eating nor calorie restriction changes mood or quality of life in type 2 diabetes, suggesting they are psychologically neutral. PICO summary and commentary.
A small crossover trial finds citrulline improves microvascular function and calf muscle strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
An RCT finds a grocery voucher modestly increases fruit and cuts refined grains in food-insecure diabetic patients, but does not significantly change diet quality or HbA1c. PICO summary and commentary.
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