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“Dr. Patrick then prioritizes lower-glycemic-load, less-refined foods and adequate fiber. Early time-restricted eating can help some people reduce calories and may influence selected metabolic markers, but it is not required and must still preserve protein and diet quality.”

“The mechanisms by which sulforaphane mediates these effects differ from those of metformin, suggesting that the two could work in a complementary manner to improve blood glucose control in obese people with type 2 diabetes. Link to full study.”

“Interestingly, anti-aging drugs diminished the effects of diet. For example, metformin and rapamycin impaired mitochondrial responses to protein, and resveratrol decreased the response to fats and carbohydrates.”

“Treatment for high-blood sugar with metformin lowered HbA1c levels and improved pain symptoms in people with high HbA1c. This preliminary evidence suggests that elevated blood sugar levels long-term may play a role in fibromyalgia pain.”

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“Vitamin D deficiency was the most common, affecting 60% of participants, followed by magnesium (42%) and vitamin B12 (28%)—the latter being especially prevalent among people with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin. The prevalence of deficiencies also varied by region.”

“Even small bursts of movement—10 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes—can regulate blood sugar better than a 30-minute walk. Studies have shown that 150 minutes of exercise per week was nearly twice as effective as metformin in preventing type 2 diabetes.”

“These findings suggest that when paired with medications (including metformin and GLP1 receptor agonists), an intensive yet manageable lifestyle program can dramatically improve blood glucose and body composition.”

“Some studies have demonstrated that the microbes that inhabit the human gut contribute to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, but the use of anti-diabetes drugs like metformin may have confounded the results due to their impact on the gut.”