Background: Weight loss is key to treatment of older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but also a risk for muscle mass loss. This study investigated whether a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D could preserve muscle mass and improve glycemic control during combined lifestyle intervention in this population. Methods: 123 older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes were randomized into a 13-week lifestyle intervention with dietary advice and exercise, receiving either the enriched protein drink (test) or an isocaloric control (control). Muscle mass was assessed with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and glycemic control by oral glucose tolerance test. Statistical analyses were performed using a linear mixed model. Results: There was a nonsignificant increase in leg muscle mass (+0.28 kg; 95% CI, −0.01 to 0.56) and a significant increase in appendicular muscle mass (+0.36 kg; 95% CI, 0.005 to 0.71) and total lean mass (+0.92 kg; 95% CI, 0.19 to 1.65) in test vs. control. Insulin sensitivity (Matsuda index) also increased in test vs. control (+0.52; 95% CI, 0.07 to 0.97). Conclusions: Use of an enriched protein drink during combined lifestyle intervention shows beneficial effects on muscle mass and glycemic control in older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Background: Weight loss is key to treatment of older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but also a risk for muscle mass loss. This study investigated whether a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D could preserve muscle mass and improve glycemic control during combined lifestyle intervention in this population. Methods: 123 older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes were randomized into a 13-week lifestyle intervention with dietary advice and exercise, receiving either the enriched protein drink (test) or an isocaloric control (control). Muscle mass was assessed with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and glycemic control by oral glucose tolerance test. Statistical analyses were performed using a linear mixed model. Results: There was a nonsignificant increase in leg muscle mass (+0.28 kg; 95% CI, −0.01 to 0.56) and a significant increase in appendicular muscle mass (+0.36 kg; 95% CI, 0.005 to 0.71) and total lean mass (+0.92 kg; 95% CI, 0.19 to 1.65) in test vs. control. Insulin sensitivity (Matsuda index) also increased in test vs. control (+0.52; 95% CI, 0.07 to 0.97). Conclusions: Use of an enriched protein drink during combined lifestyle intervention shows beneficial effects on muscle mass and glycemic control in older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of an online self-tracking program on physical activity, glycated hemoglobin, and other health measures in patients with type 2 diabetes. Seventy-two patients with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. All participants received usual care. The intervention group received an activity tracker (Fitbit Zip) connected to an online lifestyle program. Physical activity was analyzed in average steps per day from week 0 until 12. Health outcome measurements occurred in both groups at baseline and after 13 weeks. Results indicated that the intervention group significantly increased physical activity with 1.5 ± 3 days per week of engagement in 30 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity versus no increase in the control group (P = .047). Intervention participants increased activity with 1255 ± 1500 steps per day compared to their baseline (P < .010). No significant differences were found in glycated hemoglobin A1c, with the intervention group decreasing -0.28% ± 1.03% and the control group showing -0.0% ± 0.69% (P = .206). Responders (56%, increasing minimally 1000 steps/d) had significantly decreased glycated hemoglobin compared with nonresponders (-0.69% ± 1.18% vs 0.22% ± 0.47%, respectively; P = .007). To improve effectiveness of eHealth programs, additional strategies are needed.This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CCBY-NC-ND), where it is permissible to download and share the work provided it is properly cited. The work cannot be changed in any way or used commercially without permission from the journal.
Our unilateral diet has resulted in a deficiency of specific elements/components needed for well-functioning of the human body. Especially the element magnesium is low in our processed food and results in neuronal and muscular malfunctioning, problems in bone heath/strength, and increased chances of diabetes, depression and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, it has also been recognized that magnesium plays an important role in cognitive functioning (impairment and enhancement), especially for people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, etc). Recently, it has been reported that magnesium addition positively effects sleep and calmness (anti-stress). In order to increase the bioavailability of magnesium cations, organic acids such as citrate, glycerophosphate and glycinate are often used as counterions. However, the magnesium supplements that are currently on the market still suffer from low bio-availability and often do not enter the brain significantly.The preparation of dual/multiple ligands of magnesium in which the organic acid not only functions as a carrier but also has synergistically/complementary biological effects is widely unexplored and needs further development. As a result, there is a strong need for dual/multiple magnesium supplements that are non-toxic, stable, prepared via an economically and ecologically attractive route, resulting in high bioavailability of magnesium in vivo, preferably positively influencing cognition/concentration
Mensen met een lage sociaaleconomische status (SES) hebben relatief vaak te maken met diabetes type 2. Patiënten bij wie deze diagnose gesteld wordt, krijgen van hun huisarts en/of diens praktijkondersteuner het advies om gezonder te leven. Huisartsen en praktijkondersteuners merken echter dat ze patiënten met een lage SES onvoldoende effectief bereiken met hun leefstijladvies. Ook andere professionals vinden het moeilijk om mensen met een lage SES daadwerkelijk te bereiken. Hoewel bedrijven in de creatieve industrie zeer goed in staat zijn oplossingen te ontwerpen met en voor specifieke doelgroepen, merken zij dat het lastig is lage SES groepen actief te betrekken in het ontwerpproces. In deze KIEM aanvraag gaan creatieve industrie, praktijkgerichte onderzoekers en het Expertisecentrum Gezondheidsverschillen de samenwerking aan in ontwerponderzoek bij patiënten met een lage SES. Het project levert daarmee unieke ervaringen en kennis op over ontwerpen met en voor mensen met een lage SES en hun gezondheidsproblematiek. Ook geeft het project inzicht in hoe type-2-diabetespatiënten met een lage SES aankijken tegen een gezond leven en worden er aanknopingspunten geïdentificeerd voor het ontwerpen van strategieën ter bevordering van een gezond leven met diabetes. Het project draagt daarmee bij aan het oplossen van een belangrijk maatschappelijk probleem: gezondheidsverschillen. Deze aanvraag dient nadrukkelijk als opmaat naar samenwerking in een groter project.
12.000 kinderen in Nederland hebben de chronische ziekte Diabetes Type 1. Vanaf het moment van diagnose is het leven alles behalve zorgeloos. Een manier, die voorbereid op het leven met Diabetes en de met emoties beladen situaties waarin gehandeld moet worden, is er niet. Uit een korte, niet wetenschappelijke, enquête (n = 68) blijkt dat er vraag is naar een app die leert omgaan met de ziekte. Onze oplossing hiervoor is een integrale app met een serious game en verschillende functionaliteiten. Doormiddel van een haalbaarheidsonderzoek willen wij de behoeftes van deze doelgroep nog beter in kaart brengen en mogelijk vervullen.
