January 19, 2022
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A new study showed that walking on medium-intensity stairs for 3 minutes could lower glucose and insulin levels and improve insulin sensitivity in 10 minutes. It was the top story of endocrinology last week.
The second top story was about a study that found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) gained more weight each year than women without PCOS. Researchers also reported that lifestyle factors had a significant impact on weight gain in women with PCOS.
Read these and other top stories in endocrinology below.
A 10-minute stair walk can lower glucose and insulin, Improves insulin sensitivity
Studies show that a moderate intensity stair walk for only 3 minutes can reduce glucose and insulin levels, and a 10-minute stair walk can improve insulin sensitivity. read more.
Women with PCOS gain weight every year, Affected by lifestyle factors
Research data show that women with polycystic ovary syndrome gain more weight each year than women without PCOS, and several lifestyle factors have had a significant impact on PCOS weight gain. read more.
GLP――――1, SGLT2 combination therapy results in maximum weight loss in women with PCOS
Research data show that combination therapy with GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors may provide better weight loss than monotherapy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity. read more.
Non-euthyroid sickness syndrome associated with increased risk of severe COVID――――19 19
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis suppression is an indicator of the severity of illness in people hospitalized with COVID-19. BMC endocrine disorders.. read more.
Diabetes education lowers medical costs, Improve the use of health care
Self-management education and supportive interventions for diabetes can help reduce health care costs and improve utilization, but the results of systematic reviews show that evidence varies from study to study... read more.
