Dossier Diabetes | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

Beneficial cardiometabolic effects of the vegan diet vs. an omnivorous diet

14 December 2023

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In a randomized, controlled clinical study in identical twins, the vegan diet improved cardiometabolic health compared to an omnivorous diet.

Akkermansia muciniphila: An essential bacterium for maintaining good health

27 March 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium that colonizes the mucus layer of the intestinal wall, contributes to the maintenance of this protective layer and generates metabolites that have several beneficial effects on metabolism and immunity.

Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide), a major breakthrough for the treatment of obesity

2 March 2023

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Initially developed to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, these drugs also cause significant weight loss and are establishing themselves as the first truly effective pharmacological treatments for obesity.

Yoga and other holistic practices improve blood sugar control in diabetics

17 November 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a meta-analysis of 28 intervention studies, holistic practices (involving the body and mind), especially yoga, improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Harmful health effects of exposure to “Forever Chemicals”

8 July 2022

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “Forever Chemicals” because of their very high stability, and which are used in everyday consumer products (e.g., cosmetics, packaging), can have harmful effects on human health.

Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases

18 November 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several recent studies confirm that being overweight during childhood is associated with disastrous health consequences, starting in early adulthood.

Cycling: A particularly beneficial exercise for the health of diabetics

2 November 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to a study of 7,459 adults with diabetes, cycling is associated with a reduction of at least 22% in the risk of premature mortality, regardless of other physical activities and lifestyle factors.

The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health

16 March 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large number of studies show that the phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease associated with the Mediterranean diet.

Chile, an example of aggressive state intervention to combat the obesity epidemic

2 September 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In response to the skyrocketing rate of obesity in the Chilean population, the authorities have imposed a law that severely regulates the promotion and sale of ultra-processed industrial products, especially among young people.

A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease

29 March 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Researchers have identified a new metabolite derived from the gut microbiota, phenylacetylglutamine, which is associated with cardiovascular disease through a mechanism of hyperactivation of blood platelets.