Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia account for 60% of all deaths in the US. For those in the ‘Ideal’ category, they were 51% less likely to have either dementia or depression. However, the way they classified this was unusual as they put both type 2 diabetes and thyroid disorders together.

Cancer 78

Cancer Dementia Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease 78

Dr. Paddy Barrett

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A 10 to 15kg weight loss in those who are overweight can reverse diabetes in 57% of patients with diabetes 1. Even in diabetics of normal weight (BMI<27), weight loss can reverse diabetes 2. 2 1184-P: Return to Normal Glucose Control by Weight Loss in Nonobese People with Type 2 Diabetes: The ReTUNE Study.

Diet 88

Diet Diabetes Exercise Kidney Disease 88

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising). Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range. a higher metabolism).

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Blood glucose control Resistance exercise training can reduce fasting glucose by 2–5 mg/dL in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes but doesn’t seem to reduce blood glucose in healthy adults (not surprising). Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range. a higher metabolism).

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52