Higher HbA1c linked to reduced cortical thickness, gray matter in youth; effect stronger in deprived neighborhoods
Could higher blood sugar in childhood affect how the brain develops?
A cross-sectional study of 705 healthy 11-12-year-olds found higher HbA1c was associated with lower mean cortical thickness and smaller tota…
Higher blood sugar in childhood linked to thinner brain areas, but only for kids living in neighborhoods with high or medium levels of pover…
Structured exercise program improves glycemic control and fitness in Bangladeshi adults with type 2 diabetes
Can six weeks of guided exercise help manage diabetes better than medication alone?
A 6-week RCT in 90 Bangladeshi adults with type 2 diabetes found that adding a physiotherapist-led exercise program to medication improved c…
Six weeks of guided exercise alongside medication improved blood sugar, walking distance, and quality of life for adults with type 2 diabete…