An RCT finds higher-temperature (44-46C) moxibustion improves cognition and HbA1c more than lower temperatures in type 2 diabetes, though fasting glucose was unchanged. 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.
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.
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.
Summary: In adults diagnosed with chronic high-altitude disease living at high elevation, hydrogen-rich water (HRW) supplementation for 60 days as…
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.
A small single-blind RCT finds adding PEMF therapy to standard care improves wound healing and Charcot-sign resolution in Charcot foot ulcers. PICO summary and commentary.