DIABETES

This study tested a healthy eating and exercise program designed to help people with early Type 2 diabetes achieve remission. 35 overweight or obese adults in low-income Memphis neighborhoods participated, with some receiving the program and others standard care. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a program of diet, aerobic exercise, and balance training could improve nerve function and balance in people with prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes. About 61 participants were assigned to either the program or standard care. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested a program to help South Asian adults with uncontrolled diabetes lower their blood sugar (HbA1c). The program included health coaching, referrals to community resources, and better care coordination. 859 people took part, and the main goal was to see if at least …

This study tested a new automated screening tool called OPTDR01 for diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can cause vision loss. The goal was to see if the tool is easy to use and works well in primary care settings, making screening more accessible. About 300 adults with dia…

This study looked at whether quercetin, a natural substance found in foods like onions and apples, can change how the body absorbs sugar. Researchers gave 24 adults with obesity or obesity plus type 2 diabetes either quercetin or a placebo during a sugar-drink test. They measured…

This study tested a new AI system called X Life that gives personalized health advice to people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. The system uses data from continuous glucose monitors, activity trackers, and sleep sensors. Twenty participants used the system to see if it was e…

This study looked at how eating a high-fat diet for just 5 days changes the way muscles use sugar and fat. Researchers studied 11 healthy, non-obese men to understand why muscles in people with obesity or diabetes don't handle fuel properly. The goal is to find out if a high-fat …

This study examined 200 patients who had surgery to remove plaque from their carotid arteries. Researchers looked for bacteria inside the plaque and tracked whether certain bacteria were linked to problems like stroke or re-narrowing of the artery after surgery. The goal was to l…

This study looked at 120 people having hand or wrist surgery to see if nerve blocks last longer in those with kidney failure or diabetes. Researchers measured how long numbness lasted after the block. The goal was to understand how metabolic diseases affect nerve block recovery.

This study followed 514 people with stable coronary artery disease for 18 months to see if how their bodies process triglycerides (a type of fat) and sugar is linked to future heart problems or death. Researchers measured fat and sugar tolerance and tracked heart events. The goal…

This study looked at whether a Fitbit activity tracker plus a health coach could help people with overweight or obesity who are already taking weight loss medication (GLP-1/GIP) become more active. Fifteen adults took part in a 12-week program where their primary care doctor coul…