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Topic- Diabetes
Afternoon exercise curbs blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
People type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity who were physically active in the afternoon had greater reductions in blood sugar than those who were most active at other times of day, researchers from Mass General Brigham Healthcare System and Joslin Diabetes Center, both in Boston, have found. It's something to bear in mind when planning programs for your constituents.
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Beyond "big": health benefits of resistance training
Most exercise guidelines for good health emphasize aerobic training (AT) -- specifically, about 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous AT weekly. By contrast, resistance training (RT), while acknowledged as being beneficial, is recommended twice weekly. However, the authors of this study propose that the health benefits of RT are underappreciated, noting both established and emerging evidence that it can, in many respects, elicit similar health benefits to AT. When combined, they suggest, AT and RT may yield optimal health benefits versus performing either exercise exclusively.
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Best diets for bones and joints, inflammation, more
US News & World Report recently revealed its annual rankings of the best diets. With an updated methodology that was developed under the guidance of more than 30 nutritionists, doctors and epidemiologists, the 2023 rankings examine 24 diets to help people find one to meet their goals.
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Mental resilience curbs adverse effects of diabetes in older adults
Psychological resilience--having attitudes and behaviors that help people bounce back after stressful challenges--may help older individuals with type 2 diabetes have fewer hospitalizations, better physical functioning, lower disability, better mental quality of life, and a lower likelihood of becoming frail, according to a recent study.
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Light exposure during sleep tied to obesity, diabetes, hypertension
In a sample of men and women ages 63 to 84, those who were exposed to any amount of light while sleeping at night were significantly more likely to be obese, and have high blood pressure and diabetes, compared to adults who were not exposed to any light during the night. Light exposure was measured with a wrist-worn device and tracked over seven days.
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New treatment guideline for diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes that may lead to pain and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. To help providers determine the best treatment for the potentially painful disorder, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) recently updated their guideline on oral and topical treatments. Organizations may want to help ensure that their constituents are receiving the appropriate medication, especially when compliance is a problem.
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