Structured exercise program improves glycemic control and fitness in Bangladeshi adults with type 2 diabetes
Can six weeks of guided exercise help manage diabetes better than medication alone?
A 6-week RCT in 90 Bangladeshi adults with type 2 diabetes found that adding a physiotherapist-led exercise program to medication improved c…
Six weeks of guided exercise alongside medication improved blood sugar, walking distance, and quality of life for adults with type 2 diabete…
Remote coaching system reduces HbA1c more than usual care in type 2 diabetes at 26 weeks
Can remote coaching help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes?
In a 26-week RCT of 114 adults with type 2 diabetes, a diabetes management system with remote coaching led to greater HbA1c reduction (-0.9%…
Remote coaching for type 2 diabetes lowered average blood sugar more than usual doctor care, but the system did not improve quality of life …
Lower-limb arterial stenosis linked to nerve conduction abnormalities in type 2 diabetes
Study finds link between leg artery narrowing and nerve problems in type 2 diabetes
A retrospective cross-sectional cohort of 202 patients with type 2 diabetes found lower-limb arterial stenosis was significantly associated …
In people with type 2 diabetes, narrowing in leg arteries is linked to a higher number of nerve problems, while neck artery narrowing shows …
Youth diabetes incidence increased from 2002-2015, with higher rates of increase in minority populations
Why are more U.S. kids getting diabetes, especially in minority communities?
An observational study of U.S. children and adolescents in selected counties and Indian reservations from 2002-2015 found new cases of both …
New cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in U.S. children rose steadily from 2002 to 2015, with increases generally higher in racial and ethn…
Phase 4 trial compares pioglitazone versus dapagliflozin add-on in type 2 diabetes
Trial compares two diabetes drug combinations but results are not yet available
A phase 4 randomized controlled trial in South Korea enrolled 133 participants with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled by DPP-4 inhibit…
A completed trial in South Korea compared two three-drug combinations for type 2 diabetes, but results on blood sugar control are not yet av…
Legume consumption associated with glycemic improvements in type 2 diabetes, but microbiota role unclear
Could eating more beans help manage type 2 diabetes through your gut?
A narrative review of 3 human and 14 animal studies found legume consumption was associated with improved glucose tolerance and blood glucos…
Eating more beans may improve blood sugar and gut bacteria in type 2 diabetes, though human evidence remains limited compared to promising a…
Game-based education improves treatment compliance and reduces anxiety in adults starting insulin for type 2 diabetes
Could playing a game help people stick with their new insulin treatment?
A randomized controlled trial of 72 adults with type 2 diabetes starting insulin therapy compared a game-based education program to standard…
A game-based education program helped adults with type 2 diabetes stick to their new insulin shots and feel less anxious compared to standar…
Genetic factor in BCAA metabolism linked to type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease risk
Genetic study finds link between amino acid metabolism and diabetes, heart disease
Genomic structural equation modeling in European and East Asian populations (n=42,826) identified a genetic factor influencing branched-chai…
A new genetic study links how your body processes protein building blocks to higher risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease beyond weight…
SGLT2 inhibitors reduce weight and fat mass in older adults with T2DM, with smaller muscle mass decline
SGLT2 diabetes drugs reduce weight and fat in older adults, with small muscle loss
A meta-analysis of 8 RCTs in 541 older adults with Type 2 diabetes found SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduced body weight (SMD=-0.85) and …
SGLT2 diabetes drugs help older adults lose weight and fat, but they also cause a small, measurable drop in muscle mass that doctors should …
GLP-1RAs associated with improved walking distance in diabetes with PAD, but limb event evidence uncertain
GLP-1 drugs linked to better walking distance in diabetes patients with leg artery disease
A meta-analysis of 7 studies (107,092 adults with type 2 diabetes and PAD) found GLP-1RAs were associated with improved walking distance in …
GLP-1 diabetes drugs linked to better walking distance in people with leg artery disease, based on analysis of seven studies involving over …
Offline peer support improves BMI and glucose in type 2 diabetes; hybrid support reduces HbA1c
Offline peer support linked to better weight and blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A systematic review and meta-analysis of adults with type 2 diabetes found offline peer support significantly improved body-mass index and f…
In-person peer support for type 2 diabetes improved weight and blood sugar, while mixing online and offline help lowered long-term blood sug…
Nutrition interventions may improve depression, anxiety, and diabetes distress in adults with diabetes
Can changing what you eat help ease the mental burden of diabetes?
A meta-analysis of 30 publications in adults with diabetes found nutrition interventions improved depression and anxiety scores and lowered…
Adjusting your diet to balance proteins, fats, and carbs can lower the specific distress of managing diabetes, though supplements helped eas…