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“People whose diets were rich in dietary fiber were also more likely to have lower body mass index, body fat, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR (a measure of insulin resistance) than those with low intake.”

“In particular, they observed changes in metabolites implicated in cardiometabolic risk, including reduced levels of those involved in insulin resistance and increased levels of metabolites associated with lipolysis, nitric oxide bioavailability, and adipose browning – the process by which white adipose tissue converts to brown adipose tissue…”

“‘Exercise snacks’ before meals: a novel strategy to improve glycaemic control in individuals with insulin resistance - Short, intense exercise before meals effectively improves blood sugar control in those with insulin resistance.”

“Researchers recruited 34 overweight middle-aged adults with insulin resistance who reported mild cognitive decline. Half of the participants consumed a strawberry powder supplement daily for 12 weeks, while the other half consumed a placebo.”

“The study enrolled 86 adults aged 25–55 from three desk-based workplaces who sat more than six hours per day and reported fewer than 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Researchers focused on fasting blood glucose, blood glucose two hours after a standardized glucose drink, and HOMA-IR, an estimate of insulin resistance.”

“The average body mass index among the participants was 28, which is considered overweight. Their steady-state blood glucose levels ranged from 86 to 220 milligrams per deciliter, suggesting a wide range of insulin resistance, from very low to very high.”

“In addition, the participants lost weight, and their insulin resistance and blood pressure improved. Evidence suggests that fasting flips a metabolic “switch,” liberating fat stores via fatty acid oxidation and ketone production while safeguarding lean muscle mass and function.”

“Other patterns included the Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, a plant-based diet, and the Planetary Health Diet. The researchers also examined diets linked to higher levels of inflammation and insulin resistance and the amount of ultra-processed food people ate.”

“Findings from a new study suggest that changes in brain blood use contribute to sensory and motor deficits associated with type 2 diabetes. Poor blood glucose control and insulin resistance – the hallmarks of type 2 diabetes – contribute to micro- and macrovascular changes in blood vessels.”

“Muscle is a "glucose sink," and engaging more skeletal muscle means more glucose uptake and less glucose in the bloodstream. Exercise enhances glucose uptake independent of insulin, also by increasing GLUT4 translocation to the cell surface in muscles.”