Metabolism
Obesity and weight management, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, MASLD/fatty liver, and nutrition and lifestyle evidence.
High-Fiber Cereal Improves Liver Fibrosis and Glycemic Control in T2DM with MASLD
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.
Does Aquatic Exercise Improve Health in Type 2 Diabetes?
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.
Can Tai Chi Improve Brain Function in Older Adults With Diabetes?
Editor's note: the source article has been retracted and its findings are not reliable. This page is retained for transparency only and should not guide clinical decisions.
Exercise Plus Broccoli Sprouts Improves Atherogenic Lipoproteins in Type 2 Diabetes: 12-Week RCT
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.
Does Time-Restricted Eating Improve Mood and Quality of Life in Type 2 Diabetes?
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.
Does Citrulline Improve Blood Flow and Strength in Older Adults with Diabetes?
A small crossover trial finds citrulline improves microvascular function and calf muscle strength in older adults with type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
Do Food Vouchers Improve Diets in Diabetic Patients?
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.
Do Diet Changes Improve Blood Sugar Without Weight Loss?
A crossover trial finds a Palaeolithic and a diabetes diet give equal glycaemic control when weight is kept stable, suggesting food-group differences alone do not help. PICO summary and commentary.
Do Barley Cereals Improve Health in Overweight Adults?
A small 6-week RCT finds barley-based cereal improves weight, glycated albumin, and LDL versus corn cereal in overweight adults. PICO summary and commentary.