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October 02, 2023
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More exposure to natural daylight may improve metabolic metrics in type 2 diabetes

More exposure to natural daylight may improve metabolic metrics in type 2 diabetes

Spending more time in natural light may help improve metabolism for adults with type 2 diabetes, according to data from a small study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.

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January 05, 2023
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Salt restriction may not improve BP variability in the white general population

Salt restriction may not improve BP variability in the white general population

Researchers observed no association between urinary sodium excretion and salt intake and BP variability in a white general population, according to an analysis of two studies.

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December 14, 2022
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EULAR: Workplace support, inclusivity imperative for patients with RMDs

EULAR: Workplace support, inclusivity imperative for patients with RMDs

For patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to maintain healthy work lives, it is essential for workplaces to offer healthy and supportive attitudes and environments, according to new EULAR points to consider.

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September 29, 2022
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Worsening glucose status associated with nerve damage in the eye

Worsening glucose status associated with nerve damage in the eye

Worse glucose status and higher glycemia levels, even at the prediabetes stage, are associated with corneal nerve damage, according to findings presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting.

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July 26, 2022
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Time-restricted eating decreases glucose, improves time in range in type 2 diabetes

Time-restricted eating decreases glucose, improves time in range in type 2 diabetes

Adults with type 2 diabetes had lower fasting glucose and increased time in range with a time-restricted eating window of 10 hours compared with an eating window of 14 hours or longer, according to study data.

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February 03, 2022
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Bright indoor lighting during day may lower glucose, improve energy expenditure

Bright indoor lighting during day may lower glucose, improve energy expenditure

Optimizing indoor lighting to be brighter during daytime hours and dimmer in the evening may provide cardiometabolic benefits, according to study findings published in Diabetologia.

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November 24, 2021
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Standing, walking yield metabolic benefits similar to exercise for postmenopausal women

Standing, walking yield metabolic benefits similar to exercise for postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women participating in 4 hours of standing plus 3 hours of walking per day had improved insulin sensitivity similar to those who engaged in 1 hour of moderate to vigorous exercise, according to study findings.

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October 29, 2021
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‘Consistent reductions’ in moderate, severe vertebral fractures with romosozumab therapy

‘Consistent reductions’ in moderate, severe vertebral fractures with romosozumab therapy

Romosozumab is associated with marked reductions in all vertebral fracture grades, and these are sustained after transition to antiresorptive agents, post hoc analyses from the FRAME and ARCH studies show.