A small crossover trial finds mulberry leaf and corn silk extracts inhibit digestive enzymes in vitro but do not lower post-meal glucose overall in prediabetes, only in an overweight subgroup. PICO summary and commentary.
Browsing: Metabolism
Obesity and weight management, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, MASLD/fatty liver, and nutrition and lifestyle evidence.
A qualitative study finds African American adults need culturally adapted versions of US Dietary Guidelines patterns to improve acceptability and adherence for diabetes prevention. PICO summary and commentary.
A secondary analysis of the BEFORE THE BEGINNING trial finds a preconception lifestyle intervention does not significantly reduce large birth weight or change neonatal body composition. PICO summary and commentary.
Summary: In adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=62), cognitive motor dual-task blindfold training (CMDBT) combined with moderate-intensity aerobic…
A 12-week RCT finds adding cognitive-motor dual-task blindfold training to exercise improves cognitive scores more than exercise alone in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
A 2-year RCT follow-up finds Tai Chi preserves cognition and executive/visuospatial function in older adults with diabetes and mild cognitive impairment, beating health education and walking. PICO summary and commentary.
Summary: In adults with abdominal obesity and at least one additional feature of metabolic syndrome (n=23), an 8-week isoenergetic diet…
Summary: In children and adolescents (n=179) with overweight or obesity enrolled in a healthy lifestyle programme in New Zealand, exposure…
A crossover CGM study in healthy young women finds eating vegetables and protein before carbohydrates, in five smaller meals, reduces glucose variability and peaks. PICO summary and commentary.
Summary: In middle-aged women diagnosed with prediabetes, vitamin D supplementation according to the study protocol demonstrated significantly improved insulin secretion…