DIABETES (DM)

This study tested whether giving free, healthy food boxes to adults with type 2 diabetes in low-income areas helps lower blood sugar more than standard care. Over 400 people in Stockton, CA, received family-sized boxes with fresh produce and pantry staples every two weeks for six…

This study tested whether computer analysis of voice recordings can detect type 2 diabetes. Over 7,300 adults in the UK recorded themselves reading and answering questions online. A subset also provided blood samples to check if voice-based predictions matched standard HbA1c bloo…

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 tested four different ways of giving dilating eye drops to 84 diabetic patients who needed eye exams for diabetic retinopathy. The goal was to find which method works best to enlarge the pupil enough for a clear view of the back of the eye. Researchers measured pupil s…

This study analyzed data from over 16,500 adults with chronic heart failure who were part of a remote monitoring program in France. Researchers looked at how having diabetes, other health conditions, and short-term weight changes were linked to survival. The goal was to better un…

This study checked over 4,000 ICU patients for undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes using a blood test (HbA1c). It found that many patients have these conditions without knowing, and they may face higher risks of organ failure and death. The goal was to better understand how bloo…

This study looked at 95 adults with diabetes and gum disease to see how blood sugar control affects cells in the mouth. Researchers collected cells from the gums and checked for changes like abnormal nuclei. The goal was to understand the link between diabetes, gum disease severi…

This study tested whether people with diabetes can use a smartphone game app to monitor their vision at home. 55 participants at high risk for diabetic retinopathy played vision games on their phones for 6 months. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, …

This study looked at how people with below-knee amputations sense warm and cool temperatures on their skin, and how their blood vessels react. Researchers tested 56 participants, including those with and without diabetes, to find the smallest temperature change they could feel. T…

This completed study looked at 120 adults with type 2 diabetes and gum disease to see how well their blood sugar was controlled and how it related to the severity of gum problems and cavities. Researchers grouped participants by HbA1c levels (a measure of blood sugar control) and…