Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. Dozens if not hundreds of (albeit observational) studies have linked a short sleep duration to a number of health conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. hours per night.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

MARCH 6, 2022

The principles that I am discussing here can be applied to all chronic diseases. The diagnosis of any chronic long-term disease can be a traumatic and life-changing experience for a patient. For the patient, it should be about instilling gratitude in their lives. I hope you found this useful.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 23, 2024

The evidence that high levels of exercise and subsequent fitness are linked with increased lifespan and health span is clear. By the end of this article, you should be convinced that high levels of fitness and daily exercise are a MUST for a longer quality of life without major illness. Here’s why. The relationship is clear.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 15, 2023

Just for clarity, type 2 diabetes is when insulin resistance progresses to the point that your body can no longer keep your blood glucose levels under control. So if you have type 2 diabetes, you, by definition, are insulin resistant. For each additional feature, the likelihood and likely severity of insulin resistance increases.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Focusing your efforts on preventing type 2 diabetes, however, is arguably one of the best strategies you can use and is likely to have the biggest gains. When I say diabetes, I am referring to type 2 diabetes, not type 1 diabetes. Having diabetes is very likely to shorten your life. Here’s why. That is huge!

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 12, 2024

But for many people regular exercise at even moderate intensities will not be on the cards. Therefore, even if living longer is not a priority, delaying the onset of a major chronic disease should be. Less gastroesophageal reflux disease. Less diabetes. That is something we can all aim for. But walking.

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