PRE-DIABETES

This small study tested whether taking abscisic acid (ABA), a natural compound found in plants, could help improve how the body handles sugar in people with prediabetes. Five adults with elevated blood sugar levels took oral ABA to see if it made their bodies more sensitive to in…

This study tested whether eating one avocado and one cup of mango daily for 8 weeks could improve blood vessel health and brain function in 82 adults with prediabetes. Researchers compared this diet to a control diet with similar calories but different nutrients. They measured bl…

This study tested a culturally tailored program designed to help African American women manage stress, improve their diet, and increase physical activity. The goal was to see if this approach could lower their risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. 175 women who were overw…

This study tested whether a weight loss medication (phentermine/topiramate) could help control kidney stone formation in people who are obese and have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Over 18 months, researchers compared the medication against standard treatments in a small group of 19 …

This study tested a lifestyle program designed specifically for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities to help control chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The program combined nutrition and exercise coaching with support f…

This pilot study tested whether a special type of exercise training using whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) could help control blood sugar in people with prediabetes. For 16 weeks, 66 sedentary adults aged 40-65 were split into groups, with one group receiving the…

This study investigated whether making people shiver from cold exposure could help control blood sugar levels. Researchers tested this in 24 adults with either pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. They carefully monitored participants' glucose for 24 hours after different intensities…

This study tested whether a smartphone app, called X Life, could help adults with prediabetes improve their blood sugar levels. The app used data from a wearable glucose monitor to give people personalized advice on diet and exercise. Researchers wanted to see if using this AI to…

This study tested whether a time-restricted eating schedule could lower certain blood markers linked to breast cancer risk. It involved 29 postmenopausal women with pre-diabetes who were randomly assigned to eat all their food within an 8-hour window each day or to follow their n…

This study tested a team-based program to help South Asian adults with pre-diabetes lose weight and prevent type 2 diabetes. Doctors used electronic alerts to identify eligible patients, who then received health coaching from community health workers. The goal was to create a mod…

This study tested if automated text messages from a doctor could help people with prediabetes stick to a digital health program. Over 500 participants used an app for diet and exercise coaching. Half also received personalized, automated messages from their doctor's office to enc…

This study tested a new approach to prevent type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes. Latino community health workers wore a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 20 days and shared their experiences. The goal was to use their video stories, translated by AI, to create education…