In a nutshell This article investigated the link between sleep disturbance, body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) with blood glucose control in prediabetes and newly diagnosed, untreated diabetes. The authors concluded that sleep disturbance is associated with higher BMI, BP and worse blood glucose control in these patients. Some background...
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The effect of weight loss after giving birth on the heart health in women with gestational diabetes
In a nutshell This article investigated the effect of weight change after giving birth on cardiometabolic outcomes in women with gestational diabetes (GDM). The authors concluded that weight loss and the prevention of further weight gain is beneficial to these women. Some background GDM is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Patients are at...
Read MoreThe effect of blood sugar awareness on weight retention after gestational diabetes
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to see if women who were aware of their normal blood sugar levels after gestational diabetes (GDM) had more weight retention than those who were unaware of their blood sugar levels. The main finding of the study was that women who knew they had normal blood sugars after GDM had more weight retention than women who...
Read MoreWeight management programme led by family doctors for reversing type 2 diabetes
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to assess the remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D) during a family doctor-led weight management programme. The main finding of the study was that after 2 years of the programme more than one-third of patients had reversed their T2D. Some background The number of people with T2D is increasing. One factor is the...
Read MoreDoes dairy intake impact the risk of heart disease?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to assess the association between dairy in the diet and death/major heart disease. The main finding of the study was that dairy in the diet was associated with a lower risk of death and major cardiovascular events. Some background Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular, CV) disease is one of the leading causes...
Read MoreRecommendations to improve the quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) guidelines in the health-related quality of life of patients who survived colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that following these guidelines might be associated with improved health. Some background In 2007 the...
Read MoreDoes including ginger in the diet help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ginger consumption on blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The main finding of the study was that patients who consumed ginger had improved blood sugar control. Some background Ginger is a non-toxic spice that is considered safe by the FDA. Some studies have...
Read MoreAre high cholesterol and egg intake in the diet associated with heart disease?
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate the association between dietary cholesterol and egg intake with heart disease and death. The main finding of the study was that higher intake of cholesterol or eggs was associated with a higher risk of heart disease and death. Some background Cholesterol is a nutrient in the human diet. Eggs have...
Read MoreHydrotherapy improves the treatment outcomes of patients with Parkinson’s disease
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of hydrotherapy (HT; physical exercises in a pool) on balance, movements, and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Researchers suggested that HT may improve the treatment of these patients. Some background Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common disease around...
Read MoreDoes adherence to a Mediterranean diet improve sperm quality?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of a Mediterranean diet (MD) on sperm quality. They found that adhering to an MD increased sperm motility. Some background Infertility is a growing problem for couples worldwide. One cause of this is reduced male fertility. Sperm quality has declined in recent years. It is unclear what has caused...
Read MoreCan a walnut diet improve blood pressure control in the elderly?
In a nutshell This study investigated if a diet high in walnuts improved blood pressure (BP) control in elderly patients. They found that patients consuming walnuts had better BP control. Some background Diet is becoming an important factor in treating disease. High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is a common condition. It can lead to the...
Read MoreImproving shoulder function in breast cancer survivors after surgery to remove lymph nodes
In a nutshell This study investigated if an exercise regimen improved shoulder function in breast cancer survivors who received surgery to remove underarm lymph nodes. They found that both inflatable ball exercise and control standard exercise were beneficial for these patients. Some background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer...
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