Metabolism
Obesity and weight management, metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, MASLD/fatty liver, and nutrition and lifestyle evidence.
Tai Chi Cardiac Rehabilitation Reduces Psychological and Oxidative Stress in Chronic Coronary Syndrome: RCT
A small RCT finds a 12-week hybrid Tai Chi cardiac rehab programme reduces perceived stress and oxidised LDL more than conventional exercise in chronic coronary syndrome. PICO summary and commentary.
Time-Restricted Eating and Exercise Before Pregnancy Did Not Prevent Gestational Diabetes: BEFORE THE BEGINNING Trial
A BMJ RCT finds time-restricted eating plus exercise before and during pregnancy does not prevent gestational diabetes in high-risk people. PICO summary and commentary.
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.
