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“Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and chronically elevated blood sugar levels. Weight loss is often part of the primary treatment of type 2 diabetes; however, some weight loss diets may have more insulin-sensitizing effects than others.”

“Impaired glucose metabolism is a defining characteristic of type 2 diabetes. People who have type 2 diabetes have a markedly higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Impaired glucose uptake and metabolism in the brain are pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.”

“Chronic inflammation is a principal driver of many of the pathological processes that accompany type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and subsequent pancreatic beta cell dysfunction.”

“A new study analyzed data from three clinical trials and found that an individual's fasting blood glucose and insulin levels determined the type of diet they would best lose weight on possibly suggesting that one diet does not fit all, and a personalized dietary approach may be more suitable.”

“Resistance training exercise is a highly effective strategy for maintaining or building muscle mass. A new study suggests that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, blunts the effects of resistance training.”

“Sleep is essential for human health. Not getting enough sleep or having poor, fragmented sleep increases a person's risk of developing many chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.”