Too much insulin over time makes blood vessels stiff and unable to relax, making high blood pressure worse.

Context Details

Domain

cardiology

Population

human

Subject

chronic insulin resistance

Action

impairs

Target

endothelial function leading to arterial stiffness

Intervention Details

Type: other

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (0)

0

No supporting evidence found

Contradicting (2)

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Investigating the Effect of a Multicomponent Exercise Program on Adropin, Endothelial Function, Insulin Resistance, and Sleep Quality in Overweight Older Adults (a Link With Physiological Indexes and Sleep Quality): Results of a Randomized Controlled Study.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

This study found that a combination of exercises can improve insulin sensitivity, blood vessel function, and sleep quality in older adults with excess weight.

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Comparison of the Effect of Aerobic Exercise Versus Yoga on Endothelial Function and Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2025 Aug

This study found that exercise, whether aerobic or yoga, can improve blood vessel function and insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes.

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