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research Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Insulin Sensitivity and HbA1c Levels among Overweight Adults with Prediabetes

July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation”

In this quasi-experimental study, a 12-week intermittent fasting regimen significantly improved insulin sensitivity and reduced HbA1c levels in overweight South Asian adults with prediabetes, suggesting a practical lifestyle strategy to potentially delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

research COMPARISON OF METFORMIN WITH VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION AND METFORMIN ALONE INTERMS OF REDUCTION IN LEVEL OF HBA1C IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE II

July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation”

This study found that adding vitamin D supplementation to metformin therapy led to a greater reduction in HbA1c levels compared to metformin alone in patients with type 2 diabetes, suggesting an enhanced improvement in glycemic control.

research The role of high serum uric acid levels in androgenic and non-androgenic polycystic ovarian syndrome patients

2 citations , October 2021 in “Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health”

The researchers reported a high incidence of hyperuricemia in women with PCOS, with positive correlations to testosterone, SHBG, HOMA-IR, and LDL levels, but negative correlations to HbA1C, FPG, and FSI.

research Cross-sectional study of the association between skin tags and vascular risk factors in a bariatric clinic-based cohort of Irish adults with morbid obesity

4 citations , March 2020 in “BMC Research Notes”

In this study of Irish adults with morbid obesity, skin tags were associated with higher blood pressure, HbA1c levels, and a greater prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, indicating increased cardiovascular risk.

research Comparison of Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Androgenic Alopecia versus Healthy Population

September 2019

This study found that metabolic syndrome is more common in individuals with androgenic alopecia compared to those without, and that free androgen index could help identify those with the syndrome.

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community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Dutasteride worked at 3x/week, then paradoxically got worse after upping to 5x/week — DHT went UP, not down

31 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Increasing dutasteride from 3x to 5x a week led to worse hair loss and higher DHT levels, prompting a return to the original dosing. The user also uses topical minoxidil and is addressing a folic acid deficiency.

community hairloss treatment, what to expect (bloodwork)

1 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.

community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

1 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

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