DIABETES TYPE 2

This study looked at whether a culturally tailored diabetes education program, called Compañeros en Salud, combined with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) could help Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. About 120 adults aged 18-60 with an A1C of 8…

This study tested a culturally tailored diabetes education program, called Project Dulce, combined with text message support for Filipino-Americans with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to improve diabetes knowledge, confidence, and self-care habits. Twenty-nine participants complet…

This study looked at whether lifestyle programs can help overweight or obese pregnant women control weight gain during pregnancy and improve health for both mom and baby. 123 women receiving care at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center took part. Some joined a weekly group program f…

This study tested a once-weekly medicine called retatrutide in 537 adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar was not well controlled by diet and exercise alone. Participants received either the study drug or a placebo for about 11 months. The main goal was to see if retatruti…

This study looked at whether intensive dental cleaning (scaling and root planing) can improve not only oral health but also markers of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. About 200 adults with gum disease and either heart disease or diabetes (or prediabetes) took part. Researchers…

This early study tested a new device used during an endoscopy to regenerate the lining of the small intestine in people with type 2 diabetes. Twenty adults whose blood sugar was not well controlled with 2-3 non-insulin medications took part. The main goal was to see if the proced…

This study tested a new insulin, icodec, that is taken just once a week, against a standard daily insulin (glargine) in 429 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants received either the weekly or daily injection for 6 months. The goal was to see if the weekly insulin controls blo…

This study looked at whether foot-ankle exercises or walking exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve problems in their feet. 375 adults with diabetes were split into three groups: one did foot-ankle exercises, one did walking, and one received only standard …

This study tested whether sending educational videos through WhatsApp could improve oral health knowledge and habits in adults with type 2 diabetes. 98 participants either received the videos or a brochure. After one month, researchers compared changes in knowledge and behavior. …

This study looked at whether a person's genes can help predict their risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening side effect of SGLT2 inhibitor drugs used for type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared the DNA of 63 patients who had DKA while on the drug to those who did n…

This study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works in adults with weakened immune systems (like kidney transplant patients, people with cancer, or those on dialysis) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to neutralize the …