DIABETES COMPLICATIONS

This study tested whether making tiny, controlled cuts in the bed of a diabetic foot ulcer could help it heal. 100 participants with long-lasting ulcers were randomly assigned to receive either this new 'inforatio' technique plus standard wound care, or standard care alone. The g…

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) could improve the health of the pancreas, kidneys, and heart in teens and young adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers enrolled 24 young people, aged 12-21, who were scheduled for this surgery. They …

This small, completed study tested if a clinical trial could be run remotely to find the best personalized drug plan for protecting the kidneys of people with type 2 diabetes. Twelve participants tried a drug called empagliflozin at home, and based on their kidney test results, s…

This study tested whether two simple exercise programs could help people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared a specific foot-ankle exercise routine, a walking program, and standard education to see which best improved foot nerve health, stress, and quality of life over 12 …

This study tested if giving people with type 2 diabetes a small weekly grocery allowance, on top of healthy eating advice, helps them control their blood sugar better. It focused on nearly 600 adults who struggle to afford healthy food. The goal was to see if this financial suppo…

This study tested whether a short educational program could help prevent serious foot ulcers in people with diabetes. Forty-two participants were split into two groups: one received two special education sessions, while the other got standard care. The education group showed bett…

This study tested whether a diabetes medication called acarbose could reduce painful nerve damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers used continuous glucose monitors to guide the medication dose, aiming to smooth out blood sugar spikes. They compared pain levels over 4 w…

This study aimed to understand how the hormone epinephrine, which the body releases to defend against low blood sugar, affects blood vessel health and clotting balance. Researchers gave carefully controlled doses of epinephrine to 32 healthy volunteers and measured changes in blo…