New Blog: Is It Time to Rethink the Twin Cycle Hypothesis?
For many years, Professor Roy Taylor’s twin cycle hypothesis has helped explain how type 2 diabetes develops, showing how excess fat stored in the liver and pancreas can create a cycle of worsening blood glucose control.
In our latest blog, Dr Sean Wheatley, Science and Research Lead at X-PERT Health, explores whether there may be a third piece of the puzzle.
Introducing the tri-cycle hypothesis, the blog considers the important role that skeletal muscle plays in blood glucose regulation. As one of the body’s largest users of glucose, healthy muscle tissue can have a significant impact on insulin sensitivity, weight management and overall metabolic health.
The article explains how improving muscle health through resistance exercise and adequate protein intake could complement established approaches such as weight loss and carbohydrate reduction when preventing or managing type 2 diabetes.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, someone living with type 2 diabetes, or simply interested in the latest research, this thought-provoking article offers a fresh perspective on one of the most influential theories in diabetes care.
Read the full blog HERE
About the Author
Dr. Sean Wheatley, MSc, PhD, is our Science and Research Lead at X-PERT Health. With expertise in cardiometabolic health and a background in sport and exercise science, Sean is passionate about translating complex research into practical education that helps change lives.
