PRE-DIABETES

This study tested a lifestyle program designed for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Community health workers delivered the program, which included support for social needs like housing and food access. Th…

This study tested whether a weight-loss medication (phentermine/topiramate) can help shrink kidney stones and improve health in obese adults with uric acid stones and type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Nineteen participants were randomly assigned to either the drug or standard care…

This study tested an AI system called X Life that uses data from a continuous glucose monitor, activity tracker, and diet log to give personalized advice. 131 adults with prediabetes used the system to see if it could improve their glucose tolerance. The goal was to gather inform…

This study looked at whether eating avocado or mango every day for 8 weeks could improve blood vessel function and thinking skills in adults with pre-diabetes. 82 people with high blood sugar and mild high blood pressure took part. Researchers measured blood vessel health using u…

This study looked at whether a diet rich in seaweed and Mediterranean foods can help people with pre-diabetes fight off infections. 45 adults with pre-diabetes took part. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, insulin, gut bacteria, and immune markers to see if the diet cou…

This pilot study tested whether whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) training can improve blood sugar control in adults with prediabetes. Researchers enrolled 66 sedentary men and women aged 40-65 with elevated HbA1c levels. Participants were assigned to WB-EMS training or c…

This study looked at whether regular exercise or the drug metformin is better at controlling blood sugar in adults with prediabetes. 226 people took part and were split into two groups: one did moderate exercise, the other took metformin for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which ap…

This study tested a culturally-tailored program that combines nutrition, exercise, and stress management to help African American women improve their heart health. 175 women with risk factors like high blood pressure or prediabetes took part. The goal was to see if the program co…

This study tested a special version of the Diabetes Prevention Program made just for men. 301 men with pre-diabetes or high risk took part. The program focused on helping them lose weight through lifestyle changes. Results showed that men who attended more sessions lost more weig…

This study tested a new approach to prevent type 2 diabetes in 23 adults with pre-diabetes. Participants wore a continuous glucose monitor and received personalized health education videos created by artificial intelligence on their smartphones. The goal was to help them lower th…

This study tested whether automated, personalized messages from doctors could help people with prediabetes stay engaged in a digital diabetes prevention program. Over 550 adults with prediabetes or risk factors used a smartphone app and received automated texts or MyChart message…

This study tested a program that connects community resources with doctor's offices to help South Asian adults with pre-diabetes lose weight. The goal was to prevent diabetes by helping participants lose at least 5% of their body weight in 6 months. Nearly 1,000 people took part …

This study looked at whether shivering from cold temperatures can improve blood sugar levels over 24 hours in people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Researchers had 24 participants experience different intensities of cold-induced shivering and measured their glucose continu…

This early study tested whether a natural plant hormone called abscisic acid (ABA) can improve how the body handles sugar in people with prediabetes. Five adults took ABA and were monitored for side effects and changes in insulin sensitivity. The goal was to see if ABA might help…

This study tested whether eating only during an 8-hour window each day (time-restricted feeding) changes certain blood markers linked to breast cancer risk. Twenty-nine postmenopausal women with prediabetes were randomly assigned to either an 8-hour eating period or a 12-hour or …

This study looked at whether exercising in the afternoon is better than exercising in the morning for improving blood sugar control in people with pre-diabetes. Fifteen overweight or obese adults with pre-diabetes participated. The main goal was to measure nighttime blood sugar l…