Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome

Incidence of metabolic syndrome continues to rapidly rise and raises the risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Modifiable lifestyle factors such as personalized nutrition, exercise prescriptions, and optimal sleep may help prevent these conditions and lead the way for long-term remission.
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7
%

of US adults have optimal cardiometabolic health.[1]

 

39
%

of metabolic syndromes cases may be treated or prevented using lifestyle-based interventions such as nutrient-dense diets and exercise programs.[2,3,4]

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"Once we identify the core issues leading to diabetes, we can work with patients to find long term solutions for stabilizing their A1C levels or reversing insulin resistance with lifestyle change." - Vanessa Gourdine, PsyD, MSN, APN-C
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7
%

of US adults have optimal cardiometabolic health.[1]

 

39
%

of metabolic syndromes cases may be treated or prevented using lifestyle-based interventions such as nutrient-dense diets and exercise programs.[2,3,4]

See references

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Lifestyle Interventions for Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

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Inflammation & Insulin Resistance

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Type 2 Diabetes and the Ketogenic Diet

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Circadian Fasting: Heart & Metabolic Health Effects

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The Right Food Plan for Cardiometabolic Patients

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Sleep Quality & Cardiometabolic Health

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Lifestyle Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes

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References
  1. O'Hearn M, Lauren BN, Wong JB, Kim DD, Mozaffarian D. Trends and disparities in cardiometabolic health among U.S. adults, 1999-2018. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022;80(2):138-151. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2022.04.046
  2. Citations: Fatima K, Rashid AM, Memon UAA, et al. Mediterranean diet and its effect on endothelial function: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Ir J Med Sci. 2023;192(1):105-113. doi:10.1007/s11845-022-02944-9
  3. Liang ZD, Zhang M, Wang CZ, Yuan Y, Liang JH. Association between sedentary behavior, physical activity, and cardiovascular disease-related outcomes in adults—a meta-analysis and systematic review. Front Public Health. 2022;10:1018460. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1018460
  4. van Namen M, Prendergast L, Peiris C. Supervised lifestyle intervention for people with metabolic syndrome improves outcomes and reduces individual risk factors of metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Metabolism. 2019;101:153988. doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2019.153988