DIABETES TYPE 2

This study tested two lifestyle programs for overweight or obese pregnant women to help them manage weight gain during pregnancy. One group received weekly group sessions on diet and activity, while the other got extra health information and classes. Researchers tracked weight ga…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence system can safely and effectively adjust insulin doses for people with type 2 diabetes while they are in the hospital. About 144 participants will be randomly assigned to have their insulin doses set either by the AI system or b…

This study tested whether community health workers (trained members of the community) can help people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity use a program that provides free fruits and vegetables. 104 Hispanic adults on Medicaid in Connecticut took part. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a new insulin called icodec that is injected just once a week, compared to the standard daily insulin glargine, in 429 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants received either the weekly or daily insulin for 6 months. The goal was to see if the weekly shot cont…

This study tested a culturally adapted diabetes self-management program for Filipino-Americans with type 2 diabetes. The program combined group classes taught in Tagalog with text message support. Researchers measured changes in diabetes knowledge, self-confidence, and blood suga…

This study tested a new 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 medicine or a placebo for about 11 months. The goal was to see if retatrutide safel…

This study tested whether intensive dental cleaning and oral hygiene advice can improve gum health and also affect 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 measured…

This early study tested a device that uses mild electric pulses to regenerate the lining of the upper small intestine in 20 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe and could help lower blood sugar. Participants were on 2-3 diabetes pills and had …

This study tested whether a culturally tailored diabetes education program, called Compañeros en Salud, combined with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps Latinx adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better than education alone. 120 adults aged 18-60 with an A…

This study tested a six-month home-based exercise program using elastic bands to prevent frailty in 120 adults aged 50-85 with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The program aimed to improve muscle strength and daily functioning. Researchers measured changes in frailty s…

This study tested problem-solving therapy (PST) for adults with type 2 diabetes or heart disease who also have poor mental well-being. PST is a structured talk therapy where patients list their problems, weigh solutions, and take action. The trial involved 147 patients in general…

This study tested whether foot-ankle exercises and walking exercises can reduce foot nerve pain, stress, and improve quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. 375 adults with diabetes were split into three groups: foot-ankle exercises, walking exercises, or standard care. T…

This completed study tested a 4-week group program designed to boost confidence (self-efficacy) in managing type 2 diabetes. Sixteen adults from primary health centers in Indonesia took part. Researchers measured changes in self-care behaviors and self-efficacy using questionnair…

This study looked at whether taking vitamin C (and vitamin E) supplements for 8 weeks can make red blood cells more flexible in people with type 2 diabetes. Stiff red blood cells can lead to tiny blood vessel damage. Researchers measured red blood cell flexibility before and afte…

This completed study from Denmark looked at 101 people to see if nerve damage from type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems. Researchers compared people with and without diabetes using tests of thinking skills, nerve function, and brain scans. The goal was to und…

This study tested whether a one-month educational program delivered through WhatsApp videos could improve oral health knowledge and habits in adults with type 2 diabetes. 98 participants were split into two groups: one received videos via WhatsApp, the other a brochure. After one…

This study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine triggers an immune response in 196 adults with weakened immune systems (due to conditions like kidney transplant, cancer, or HIV) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to neutra…

This study looked at whether a person's genes can help predict their risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) when taking SGLT2 inhibitors, a common class of diabetes drugs. Researchers collected DNA from 63 adults with type 2 diabetes who were either hospitalized with DKA while on th…