PREDIABETES

This study tested if a phone-based program using text messages and small financial rewards could help teens and young adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes become more physically active. It involved 75 participants aged 13 to 22. The goal was to see if this approach could in…

This study tested if adding a nurse practitioner trained in diabetes care to a cancer treatment team could help patients better manage their diabetes while undergoing breast cancer treatment. It involved 74 adults with breast cancer and either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The …

This study tested whether a 12-week online mindfulness program was practical and acceptable for teenagers with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Researchers enrolled 30 teens to learn mindfulness skills like breath awareness and mindful eating in virtual group sessions. The main go…

This study tested if adding the drug dapagliflozin to the common diabetes medication metformin helps people with severe obesity and either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes lose more weight. It involved 160 participants who were randomly assigned to take either metformin alone or th…

This study tested whether a live, online group strength training program called Vivo is a practical and acceptable way for older adults with prediabetes to exercise. Researchers enrolled 28 sedentary adults over 60 to see if they would attend and enjoy the virtual workouts, which…

This small pilot study tested two different health coaching strategies for Black adults with obesity and related conditions like high blood pressure or prediabetes. One approach focused on weight loss, while the other focused on increasing physical activity without emphasizing we…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a special 5-day, low-calorie 'fasting-mimicking' diet is a practical approach to study for managing prediabetes in Asian American adults. The main goal was to see if people could stick to the diet and if researchers could run a lar…

This study tested whether taking a specific gut bacteria (Akkermansia muciniphila) or a plant compound called berberine could help obese adults with prediabetes. 110 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers meas…

This study tested if a medication called empagliflozin, which is already used for diabetes, could help people with prediabetes. The goal was to see if it could slow or prevent the progression to full diabetes and reduce future heart and kidney risks. For 12 weeks, 60 veterans wit…

This study tested a diabetes prevention program specifically designed for college students at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Eighty UCLA students participated in a program focused on lifestyle coaching, healthy eating, and physical activity over nine months. Researchers comp…

This study tested a new, more flexible version of a national diabetes prevention program. Researchers wanted to see if letting people with prediabetes choose their own health goals works better than the standard one-size-fits-all program at lowering blood sugar. They enrolled 214…

This study tested whether a structured program of diet and exercise could prevent people with prediabetes from developing full type 2 diabetes. It involved 124 adults in Egypt who were at high risk. Participants received guidance on weight loss, nutrition, and physical activity t…

This study tested whether a personalized plan to help adults with prediabetes get more sleep could improve their blood sugar control and help prevent type 2 diabetes. Researchers worked with 393 adults who had prediabetes and typically slept less than 6.5 hours on workdays. One g…

This study tested whether adding green tea extract to standard medication could help prevent obese children with prediabetes from developing type 2 diabetes. It involved 90 children aged 10-18 and compared the effects of green tea pills plus metformin against metformin alone over…

This study tested whether a very low-carbohydrate diet or the standard National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) works better for people with prediabetes. Over 300 overweight adults with slightly high blood sugar were randomly assigned to follow one of the two diet plans for a …

This study tested a program to help people with prediabetes prevent it from turning into type 2 diabetes. It involved 30 community health workers who wore a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track their blood sugar. For part of the study, they also watched daily health educatio…

This small study tested whether a special dietary supplement could help control blood sugar spikes after a meal in people with prediabetes. Twenty-one volunteers with slightly high fasting blood sugar took either the supplement or a placebo pill with a standard breakfast. Researc…

This study tested whether a one-year online program could help inactive adults at risk for heart disease get more exercise. The program included weekly coaching sessions, remote support, and a wearable activity tracker. Researchers compared this intensive program to a simpler app…

This study tested a program designed to help Chinese immigrants in New York City prevent type 2 diabetes. 150 participants with prediabetes were assigned to either receive the program or wait. The program included weekly educational videos delivered through WeChat and access to a…

This study tested a new mobile app designed to help people with prediabetes improve their health habits. The app used games, community support, and lifestyle tracking to encourage better diet and exercise. Researchers enrolled 60 participants to see if this interactive approach c…

This study tested whether a fully automated smartphone app could be as effective as a traditional human coach program at helping people with prediabetes lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 368 adults were randomly assigned to use either the app with a smart scale or a…

This study tested whether showing people their own blood sugar data after drinking a special milk powder changed how beneficial they thought the drink was. Researchers enrolled 170 healthy Chinese adults aged 45-75. One group could see their glucose monitor readings while drinkin…

This study aimed to understand how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes affect older adults' thinking skills, physical abilities, and feelings of tiredness. Researchers compared 94 people aged 60 and over in four groups: healthy individuals, those with prediabetes, and those with cont…

This study aimed to understand if taking a collagen supplement with a meal affects how the body processes sugar, particularly in people with normal blood sugar or prediabetes. Researchers measured blood sugar, insulin, and how quickly the stomach emptied in 30 participants. The s…