Publications by authors named "Sharon Allard"
Article Synopsis
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to problems with blood vessel function, increasing the risk of heart issues, and hot water immersion (HWI) might help improve this, though research is limited.
- A study with 14 participants assessed the effects of 8-10 sessions of HWI, measuring various heart and blood vessel functions before and after the treatment.
- Results showed significant reductions in cardiac index, stroke volume index, resting heart rate, and systolic blood pressure, suggesting HWI could benefit heart-related measures in T2DM, but it didn’t improve overall vascular function.
Article Synopsis
- - The study explored the effects of repeated hot water immersion (HWI) on insulin sensitivity and inflammation in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), finding that it improved fasting insulin sensitivity and reduced plasma insulin levels.
- - Fourteen T2DM participants underwent HWI, with significant improvements in metabolic efficiency indicated by a 6.63% reduction in resting metabolic rate (RMR), although other measures like blood glucose and inflammatory markers showed no notable changes.
- - This research is the first to focus on HWI for improving metabolic health in T2DM, suggesting that repeated hot water treatments can potentially enhance insulin function and overall metabolic outcomes.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and progressive insulin resistance, leading to macro and microvascular dysfunction. Passive heating has potential to improve glucose homeostasis and act as an exercise mimetic. We assessed the effect of acute passive heating before or during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in people with T2DM.
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