Metabolic syndrome (MS), a cluster of metabolic abnormalities linked to insulin-resistance
and abdominal obesity, is associated with an increased risk of Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) …

Psoriasis is a common and chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. It may impair the
physical and psychosocial function of patients and lead to decreased quality of life …

The largest and longest clinical trial of metformin for the prevention of diabetes is the
Diabetes Prevention Program/Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study …

Background Metformin, the eldest and most widely used glucose lowering drug, is likely to
be effective also on cardiac and vascular disease prevention. Nonetheless, uncertainty still …

Aims A systematic review was conducted of randomized trials which evaluated the impact of
physical activity on the change in fasting glucose and HbA1c. Methods A literature search …

Abstract Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) are used in Canada and the United States in
planning and assessing diets of apparently healthy individuals and population groups. The …

Background: Despite the reduced incidence of coronary heart disease with intensive risk
factor management, people with diabetes mellitus and prediabetes remain at increased …

Moderate and severe obesity (BMI≥ 35 kg/m 2) affect 15% of US adults, with a projected
increase over the next two decades. This study reviews evidence of behavioral lifestyle …

Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors for the development
of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). According to several meta …

While commercial dietary weight-loss programs typically advise exercise, few provide actual
programing. The goal of this study was to compare the Curves Complete 90-day Challenge …