DIABETE MELLITUS

This study tested two different diabetes pill combinations to see which helped people with type 2 diabetes lose more weight. 200 adults with uncontrolled diabetes took either empagliflozin plus linagliptin or empagliflozin plus metformin for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested a new type of education for people with type 2 diabetes. Instead of just giving instructions, the program focused on empowering patients to manage their own condition. 50 adults with diabetes took part, and researchers measured their blood sugar control and self…

This study tested whether taking a mangosteen supplement (500 mg twice daily) alongside the common diabetes drugs sitagliptin and metformin could improve blood sugar control in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A total of 47 adults completed the 12-week trial. Research…

This study looked at whether empagliflozin, a medicine already used for diabetes and heart conditions, can help improve the heart's shape and pumping ability in people with diabetes who had a major heart attack. Two hundred patients took either a 10 mg or 25 mg dose and were moni…

This study tested whether a common diabetes drug (SGLT-2 inhibitor) can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight. 360 adults took the drug for 3 months, and their body mass index (BMI) was measured before and after. The goal was to see if the drug could help control weight, w…

This study tested whether taking omega-3 supplements and low-dose aspirin, with or without doxycycline, can improve standard gum treatment for smokers with advanced gum disease (stage III periodontitis). 45 smokers participated. The goal was to see if these add-on therapies reduc…

This study looked at whether a game-based education program could lower anxiety and help people with type 2 diabetes follow their insulin treatment better. 72 adults who recently started insulin were split into two groups: one attended four weekly education sessions, and the othe…

This study tested whether a 12-week foot-ankle exercise program could help adults with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain in their feet. Researchers compared it to walking and to standard education alone. The main goal was to see if a larger study is possible, but early results …

This study followed 23 people who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19 to see if they developed blood sugar problems or diabetes later on. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar levels over three months. The goal was to understand if severe COVID-19 increases the risk of d…

This study surveyed 166 adults with type 1 diabetes to learn what factors influence their choice of hybrid closed-loop (artificial pancreas) systems. Participants were people already using, waiting to start, or considering this technology. The goal was to better understand patien…