DIABETE MELLITUS

This study tested if a diabetes medication called Empagliflozin could help improve the structure and pumping ability of the heart in people with diabetes who had a serious heart attack. It involved 200 participants who received one of two doses of the drug and were monitored for …

This study tested whether adding a mangosteen fruit supplement to standard diabetes medication (sitagliptin/metformin) improved health outcomes for adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, researchers compared two groups—one taking just the medication and one t…

This study looked at whether a common type of diabetes medication (SGLT-2 inhibitors) affects body weight. Researchers followed 360 people with type 2 diabetes for three months after they started taking the drug. They measured each person's weight and height before and after to s…

This study compared two different drug combinations to see which one was better at helping people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar. It involved 200 adults who were already taking metformin but still had uncontrolled diabetes. Over 12 weeks, researche…

This study tested whether taking omega-3 fish oil supplements and low-dose aspirin, with or without an antibiotic, could improve the results of professional gum cleaning for smokers with severe gum disease. It involved 45 smoker participants to see if this combination reduced gum…

This small pilot study tested whether a specific foot and ankle exercise program or a walking program could help people with diabetes. Researchers wanted to see if these exercises were practical to do and if they might improve nerve pain, stress, and quality of life. The study in…

This study tested whether a special board game could help adults with type 2 diabetes who are starting insulin. Researchers wanted to see if playing the game in group sessions would lower anxiety about treatment and help people stick to their care plan better than a standard lect…

This study aimed to understand if having COVID-19, especially a severe case requiring hospitalization, increases a person's long-term risk of developing diabetes. Researchers followed 23 people, including those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, those with mild cases, and p…