Maastricht Study News Today

A regular series on the latest clinical studies from around the world – and what they mean ‘in practice’ – compiled and written by Clare GP Dr Ray

The risk for type 2 diabetes is associated with short and long sleep durations, independent of lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors.

The risk for type 2 diabetes is associated with short and long sleep durations, independent of lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors.

Sleeping 3 or more hours over or under the average sleep duration of 8 hours increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, regardless of other factors, indicates Dutch study analysis.

1. In this cross-sectional study, increased daily sitting time was significantly associated with higher odds of knee pain, but not neck, shoulder, or lower back pain, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). 2. However, there was no significant association between sitting time and musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in patients with prediabetes or normal glucose

The intensity and frequency of resistance training influences the efficacy of tendinopathy management 1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, it was found that higher intensities and lower frequencies of resistance training best facilitated recovery in the management of tendinopathy. 2. However, there was limited and inconsistent evidence regarding the role of resistance exercise volume

A recent study investigates how dietary intake of dicarbonyls impacts insulin sensitivity and β-cell function and, as a result, the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

A large-scale study in the Netherlands found that older adults with poorer cognitive functioning tend to display symptoms of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. The association was stronger for relatively younger study participants and those with type 2 diabetes. The study was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. ...

Lower autonomic nervous system function was associated with worse beta-cell function. Could modifying risk factors for neurodegeneration ultimately help prevent and/or slow the onset of type 2 diabetes?

Multiple anxiety disorders and generalized anxiety symptoms were associated with worse cognitive functioning in several cognitive domains.