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Fasting
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Phase 2 trial reveals Lixisenatide may reduce motor disability in Parkinson’s patients
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine conducted a trial of lixisenatide to assess…
Managing diabetes with probiotics and synbiotics
In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, researchers reviewed data obtained from randomized clinical trials (RCTs)…
Study reveals key gut microbiome differences in prediabetic patients
A recent Nutrients study compares the composition of the gut microbiome in prediabetic patients and healthy individuals. Study: Gut Microbiota…
Study shows daily glucose levels fluctuate more than we thought, challenging diabetes diagnosis
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers examined fasting glucose (FG) variability in nondiabetic…
Childhood sedentariness associated with increase in blood insulin concentration, study shows
An increase in sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration, a…
Investigational drug plozasiran shows promise in reducing severe hypertriglyceridemia
In patients with severely elevated triglyceride levels at risk for developing acute pancreatitis, the investigational drug plozasiran reduced…
Heavy alcohol use linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in middle-aged adults
Heavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults’ risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be…
Intermittent fasting enhances glucose processing and intestinal health in aging mice
A study conducted in mice found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting the practice could…
Fasting’s potential in fighting cognitive decline needs more human trials
In a recent perspective review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers reviewed 14 relevant publications on…
Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns
In a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, a large collaborative team of researchers investigated…