INSULIN SENSITIVITY

This study tested a 12-week supervised diet and exercise program for older adults with insulin resistance and apathy, a lack of motivation. Researchers wanted to see if the program improved these conditions and whether adding soybeans to the diet made it more effective. Participa…

This study tested whether a 6-week group therapy program for depression could improve the body's response to insulin and help prevent type 2 diabetes in at-risk teenage girls. Researchers compared the therapy group to a health education group and followed 147 participants for one…

This study tested whether a two-part workplace program could help employees improve their health. Researchers examined if banning sugary drink sales at work and offering brief personal counseling could help reduce belly fat and improve the body's response to sugar. Over 600 hospi…

This study aimed to understand if drinking orange juice has different effects on heart and diabetes risk factors compared to sugary drinks like soda. Researchers had 56 normal-weight and overweight adults drink either orange juice or a sugar-sweetened beverage daily for four week…

This study aimed to understand if eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and ready meals) worsens blood sugar control in middle-aged adults. Twenty participants aged 45-65 followed either a high or no ultra-processed food diet for 6 weeks. Researchers measure…

This study aimed to understand how drinking beverages with different sweeteners for three weeks affects the body's blood sugar control and gut health. Researchers compared sucralose (a low-calorie sweetener), refined sugar, and 100% natural fruit juice in 42 healthy young adults.…

This study aimed to understand the connection between physical activity, metabolism, and feelings of hunger in adolescents. Researchers tested if regular, structured exercise could improve how the body processes energy and regulates appetite, independent of a teen's weight. They …

This study aimed to understand how exercise makes the body more sensitive to insulin, a key factor in preventing type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured levels of specific beneficial fat molecules (called PAHSAs) in the blood and fat tissue of 60 healthy participants before and aft…

This study aimed to find the right dose of a fatty acid infusion that causes a mild, temporary state of insulin resistance in healthy volunteers. Nine healthy people received fat infusions while their bodies' response to insulin was carefully measured. The goal was to establish a…