The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies
Introduction Insulin resistance (IR) is a metabolic disorder characterized by reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin, resulting in impaired glucose homeostasis. IR plays a pivotal role in the development of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and associated cardiovascular complications. Effecti...
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Introduction
Insulin resistance (IR) is a metabolic disorder characterized by reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin, resulting in impaired glucose homeostasis. IR plays a pivotal role in the development of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and associated cardiovascular complications. Effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of IR focus on lifestyle modification, including physical activity and stress management.
Aim of the Study
The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of lifestyle factors in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance (IR) based on the analysis of clinical and interventional studies, with a particular focus on dietary interventions, physical activity programs, stress reduction techniques, and sleep quality improvement recommendations.
Materials and Methods
A review of clinical and interventional studies was conducted using databases such as PubMed. The analysis included studies evaluating the impact of specific lifestyle interventions on markers of insulin resistance (IR), such as fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR indices and glucose tolerance. Particular attention was paid to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses published between 2020 and 2024.
Summary
Studies have shown that diets such as the Mediterranean and DASH, combined with regular aerobic and resistance exercises, significantly improve insulin sensitivity. Additionally, stress-reduction techniques like mindfulness and yoga, along with adequate sleep quality, enhance positive metabolic effects. These findings highlight the need for a multifaceted approach to treating insulin resistance, incorporating dietary and behavioral changes. The review also points out research gaps and emphasizes the necessity of long-term studies to refine lifestyle recommendations for diverse populations
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| spelling | doaj-art-ffa250b7cb9744878bb1ae9040cda2bb2025-02-03T08:23:58ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.57731The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention StudiesDaria Rybakhttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-0419-9210Olga Krupa0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4171-0187Kinga Furtak1https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8356-734XZofia Martyna Wójcik2https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2940-9971Kuba Borys Romańczuk3https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8446-8338Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk4https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9507-8822Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec5https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7907-6350Bartosz Omasta6https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6685-4899Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta7https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5369-0044Magdalena Agata Czerska8https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9509-3989Masovian Specialist Hospital, 5 Juliana Aleksandrowicza Street, 26-617 Radom, PolandFryderyk Chopin University Clinical in Rzeszów,Fryderyk Chopin Street 2,35-055 Rzeszów, PolandKazimierz Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom, Jacka Malczewskiego 29 Street, 26-600 Radom, PolandIndependent Public Multi-specialist Healthcare Facility in Stargard 27 Wojska Polskiego Street, 73-110 Stargard, PolandPomeranian Medical University, 1 Rybacka Street, 70-204 Szczecin, PolandKazimierz Pułaski University of Technology and Humanities in Radom, Jacka Malczewskiego 29 Street, 26-600 Radom, Poland Dr. Tytus Chałubiński Radom Specialist Hospital in Radom, 1 Adolfa Tochtermana Street, 26-610 Radom, PolandDr. Tytus Chałubiński Radom Specialist Hospital in Radom, 1 Adolfa Tochtermana Street, 26-610 Radom, Poland Independent Public Complex of Health Care Facilities in Kozienice, 10 Avenue Wladyslaw Sikorski Street, 26-900, Kozienice, Poland Introduction Insulin resistance (IR) is a metabolic disorder characterized by reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin, resulting in impaired glucose homeostasis. IR plays a pivotal role in the development of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and associated cardiovascular complications. Effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of IR focus on lifestyle modification, including physical activity and stress management. Aim of the Study The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of lifestyle factors in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance (IR) based on the analysis of clinical and interventional studies, with a particular focus on dietary interventions, physical activity programs, stress reduction techniques, and sleep quality improvement recommendations. Materials and Methods A review of clinical and interventional studies was conducted using databases such as PubMed. The analysis included studies evaluating the impact of specific lifestyle interventions on markers of insulin resistance (IR), such as fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR indices and glucose tolerance. Particular attention was paid to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses published between 2020 and 2024. Summary Studies have shown that diets such as the Mediterranean and DASH, combined with regular aerobic and resistance exercises, significantly improve insulin sensitivity. Additionally, stress-reduction techniques like mindfulness and yoga, along with adequate sleep quality, enhance positive metabolic effects. These findings highlight the need for a multifaceted approach to treating insulin resistance, incorporating dietary and behavioral changes. The review also points out research gaps and emphasizes the necessity of long-term studies to refine lifestyle recommendations for diverse populations https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57731insulin resistancemetabolic syndrometype 2 diabetesInsulin Sensitivitydietphysical activity |
| spellingShingle | Daria Rybak Olga Krupa Kinga Furtak Zofia Martyna Wójcik Kuba Borys Romańczuk Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec Bartosz Omasta Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta Magdalena Agata Czerska The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies Quality in Sport insulin resistance metabolic syndrome type 2 diabetes Insulin Sensitivity diet physical activity |
| title | The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies |
| title_full | The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies |
| title_short | The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies |
| title_sort | role of lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance a review of clinical and intervention studies |
| topic | insulin resistance metabolic syndrome type 2 diabetes Insulin Sensitivity diet physical activity |
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