GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE

This study tested whether inositol, a natural dietary supplement, can lower high testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 154 women took either a placebo or one of three doses of inositol powder for a set period. Researchers measured changes in testoste…

This study tested whether the diabetes drug dapagliflozin can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes who recently had a heart attack. Researchers gave 143 patients either dapagliflozin or standard care for 6 months. They measured heart complicatio…

This study looked at whether eating sorghum rice instead of white rice for one week could improve health in people with prediabetes. Twenty-six police officers with prediabetes took part. Half ate sorghum rice, and half ate white rice. The researchers measured changes in a hormon…

This study looked at whether exercising in the morning or evening helps control blood sugar better in pregnant women with gestational diabetes or glucose intolerance. 39 women walked or stepped for 30 minutes either after breakfast or after dinner. The researchers measured blood …

This study looked at how drinking beverages with different sweeteners—low-calorie sucralose, refined sugar, or natural fruit juice—affects blood sugar control and gut health in healthy adults. Over three weeks, 42 participants drank one type of sweetened drink daily. Researchers …

This study tested whether tagatose, a low-calorie sweetener, can act as a prebiotic—meaning it selectively feeds beneficial gut bacteria and improves blood sugar control. Fifty-nine healthy adults with slightly high blood sugar or insulin resistance took either tagatose or a plac…

This study looked at what happens when active older adults (55+) reduce their physical activity for just 3 days. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar after meals and blood vessel function, comparing them to younger adults. The goal was to see how quickly inactivity can aff…

This study looked at 500 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. They took a glucose test 4 to 12 weeks after giving birth to see how many had type 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, or impaired fasting glucose. The goal was to compare women diagnosed with gesta…

This study looked at whether being exposed to artificial light at night, along with not getting enough sleep, harms how the body handles blood sugar more than just lack of sleep alone. Fourteen healthy adults stayed in a lab for over a month while their sleep and light exposure w…

This study looked at 20 adults with short bowel syndrome who rely on home parenteral nutrition. Researchers compared giving the nutrition overnight versus during the day to see if timing affects blood sugar levels and sleep quality. Participants wore glucose monitors and activity…