There is a form of exercise with remarkable effects in disease prevention and fitness enhancement. It is safe and reliable, with a low risk of muscle and ligament injury. Moreover, it is simple and easy to perform, requires no special equipment, and is suitable for people of all ages. This exercise is brisk walking.As the […]
Latest Study: Small Changes in Exercise Can Also Prevent All-Cause Mortality
“Insufficient physical activity” is widely recognized as a major preventable risk factor for death worldwide. However, public health discussions on exercise interventions have long centered on one question: whether the recommended standards are met.A recent meta-analysis published in The Lancet broke away from the traditional framework of “meeting the standard or not” and focused on […]
What Is the Appropriate Exercise Intensity for People with Diabetes?
Exercise is a cornerstone of diabetes management. It improves glucose utilization, enhances insulin sensitivity, helps reduce body weight, and promotes mental well-being. But what is the right exercise intensity for people with diabetes?Exercise intensity for patients with diabetes should be moderate and controlled — neither excessive nor too mild to be effective.A simple rule to […]
Two-step strategy predicts advanced liver fibrosis and long-term outcomes in patients with diabetes-fatty liver comorbidity
On January 21, Gut, an authoritative international journal of gastroenterology, online published a study entitled Two-step strategy for predicting advanced liver fibrosis and long-term outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease. This study provides an effective new approach for risk stratification in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) […]
How to Exercise When Traveling by Long-Distance Bus?
Prolonged sitting still—whether on a long‑distance bus or while using a computer—can easily cause blood clots in the veins of the lower legs.Therefore, you should stand up and walk around every 20 minutes.If possible, elevate your legs to let gravity help venous blood in the calves flow back sufficiently and prevent thrombosis.If you cannot move […]
Findings on Sodium‑to‑Potassium Ratio Are Consistent with the DASH Dietary Pattern
Previous studies have shown that hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance are all associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Dietary sodium intake is closely related to blood pressure, while potassium is considered an important antagonist nutrient to sodium.A large prospective study based on the U.S. Million Veteran Program (MVP) was recently published in Clinical Nutrition […]
Unraveling the Immune Regulatory Mechanisms in Type 1 Diabetes Remission
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease pathologically characterized by T‑cell‑mediated destruction of pancreatic islet β‑cells.Clinically, some patients with new‑onset T1D experience a transient remission phase, known as the “honeymoon period”: residual β‑cell function is partially restored, glycemic control is improved, and exogenous insulin requirements are reduced.However, the mechanisms underlying the initiation and maintenance […]
Dietary Precautions for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease
Most people are familiar with diabetes, which severely impacts patients’ daily lives.Diabetic kidney disease is a major complication of poorly controlled diabetes. Nearly 3.8 million people worldwide die from diabetes and its complications each year.Typical symptoms of diabetic kidney disease include proteinuria, hypertension, renal failure, and edema.Therefore, it is currently recommended that to halt the […]
Harms of Skipping Breakfast for People with Diabetes
With improving living standards and longer nightlife, many people try to sleep as late as possible in the morning, leaving no time for breakfast. Over time, their health gradually declines. This is true for healthy people, and even more so for people with diabetes.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we are […]
Moderate Strength Training Helps Women Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
A study has warned that moderate strength training in women can help prevent type 2 diabetes.Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of Southern Denmark followed 99,300 middle‑aged and older women for 8 years and conducted a detailed analysis of their lifestyle and exercise habits.The results showed that exercises […]