Joslin Diabetes Center

This study tested a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) paired with a digital platform that shares data with doctors and offers education. It involved 168 older adults (65+) with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if this technology could reduce time spent in dangerously low blood…

This study looked at whether intensive lifestyle changes and weight loss can help improve a common diabetes complication called peripheral neuropathy, which causes nerve damage in the feet and legs. Researchers enrolled 50 adults with diabetes and a high BMI, measuring nerve func…

This study looked at 108 overweight adults with type 2 diabetes to see which type of nutrition counseling helps control blood sugar best. Participants were assigned to one of three diet plans: a structured program, a diabetes-specific meal replacement, or health coaching. The goa…

This study looked at whether eating more dairy products (full-fat or low-fat) helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar, weight, and heart health. 112 adults with type 2 diabetes who ate fewer than 3 servings of dairy per day were assigned to add either full-fat …

This study tested how well a new device called the LabPatch continuous glucose monitor measures blood sugar levels in 30 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The LabPatch uses a small chip on the skin to read sugar levels from fluid under the skin. Researchers compared its read…

This study tested a program to help teens and young adults (ages 14-25) with type 1 diabetes reduce diabetes-related distress and improve blood sugar levels. Over 2 years, 217 participants either received the behavioral program or standard care. The goal was to see if the program…

This study looked at 110 adults with type 2 diabetes to compare two easy methods of measuring hidden belly fat: a simple waist measurement and a new device that uses a mild electrical current. The goal was to see which method better predicts heart disease risk. Participants had o…

This study looked at how often older adults with diabetes in long-term care facilities experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn for 10 days to track blood sugar levels in 86 participants. The goal was to better understand…