TYPE2DIABETES

This early-stage study tested the safety and initial effects of a new formulation of cannabidiol (CBD) when given alone and in combination with common diabetes/weight-loss medications (GLP-1 agonists). It involved 148 overweight or obese adults, some with pre-diabetes or type 2 d…

This study tested whether a specific, high-intensity workout using only body weight could help manage type 2 diabetes. Researchers worked with 22 middle-aged adults recently diagnosed with the condition to see if this exercise program could improve blood sugar control, body compo…

This study tested whether providing free, healthy meals designed for medical conditions, with or without weekly group health sessions, could help people manage high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It involved 75 Black adults from a Cleveland community with high rates of he…

This early-stage study tested a small, implanted device that slowly releases a drug called exenatide. It involved 24 overweight adults to see if the implant was safe and how the drug behaved in their bodies. The goal is to develop a long-term treatment option for managing weight …

This study tested if giving a sugary drink before surgery is safe for people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. 76 participants were randomly assigned to either drink the solution or follow the standard rule of fasting before their operation. Researchers measured their blood s…

This study tested if aerobic exercise using just the arms could help people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers worked with 40 participants to see if this type of training could improve their exercise capacity, how their muscles use oxygen, and their overall physical activity level…

This study tested whether a simple electronic alert in a doctor's computer system could help catch early kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes. About 400 patients who had diabetes but hadn't had the recommended annual kidney check in the past year were included. The alert…

This study tested a 6-month home program designed to help children in rural areas develop healthier eating and activity habits to lower their future risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. 72 children, aged 7 to 10, were randomly assigned to either receive the healthy lifestyle prog…

This small pilot study tested a 12-week telehealth program for Black adolescent girls with obesity and their primary female caregivers. The program included weekly virtual wellness sessions and at-home cooking with delivered ingredients. Researchers wanted to see if the program c…