PREDIABETES

This study looked at whether adding dapagliflozin to metformin helps people with severe obesity and diabetes or prediabetes lose more weight than metformin alone. About 160 adults with a BMI of 40 or higher took part over 12 months. The goal was to see if the combination leads to…

This study looked at whether a three-month supervised exercise program can improve blood sugar levels, body fat, and fitness in men with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity. Three hundred sedentary men aged 35-65 took part in regular training sessions at a fitness center. Th…

This study tested whether doing aerobic exercise at home with remote monitoring (tele-exercise) works as well as supervised hospital-based exercise for people with prediabetes. 42 adults walked for 30 minutes, 5 days a week for 3 weeks. The goal was to see if tele-exercise could …

This study looked at whether a gut bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila and a natural compound called berberine can help manage prediabetes in obese adults. 110 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the bacterium, berberine, or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal…

This study looked at whether adding green tea to standard metformin treatment can help obese teenagers with prediabetes improve insulin resistance and blood sugar control. 90 teens aged 10-18 took either metformin alone or metformin plus green tea for 4 months. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether a prebiotic supplement called inulin can improve how the body uses insulin and handles sugar in adults with prediabetes. Twenty-two participants took either inulin or a placebo for six weeks while eating a controlled diet. Researchers measured insulin…

This study looked at whether adding a nurse trained in diabetes care to the treatment team helps breast cancer patients with diabetes or prediabetes. 74 patients receiving cancer treatment were split into two groups: one worked with the nurse, the other did not. The goal was to s…

This study tested a diabetes prevention program designed for college students facing challenges like food and financial insecurity. 80 UCLA undergraduates at high risk for type 2 diabetes were split into two groups: one received a tailored 19-session program, while the other got …

This study tested a year-long online program to help adults aged 40-70 who are at risk for heart disease become more active. Participants received a fitness tracker, online coaching, and educational sessions. The goal was to see if this approach could increase physical activity a…

This study tested whether a science-based habit-formation app helps adults with prediabetes stay engaged in the National Diabetes Prevention Program. 450 participants who signed up for the program either used the app or not. Researchers measured class attendance, program retentio…

This study looked at whether helping people with pre-diabetes who sleep less than 6.5 hours a night get more sleep can improve their blood sugar control. About 150 adults wore monitors to track sleep and blood sugar. Half were coached to extend their sleep for 8 weeks, while the …

This study looked at whether a very low-carbohydrate version of the Diabetes Prevention Program works better than the standard program to lower blood sugar and body weight in people with prediabetes. Over 300 overweight adults with prediabetes took part. They were randomly assign…

This study tested whether a live, online strength training program called Vivo is feasible and acceptable for sedentary older adults with prediabetes. Twenty-eight participants aged 60 and older took part in 12 weeks of twice-weekly workouts. Results showed high attendance and sa…

This study tested whether a collagen-based supplement (Nextida-GC) or whey protein could reduce blood sugar spikes after a breakfast meal. Thirty-two healthy adults, some with prediabetes, took the supplement at different times before or with a test meal. Researchers measured blo…

This study looked at whether showing people their real-time blood sugar levels changes how they view a milk drink with mulberry leaf extract. 170 healthy adults aged 45-75 with normal blood sugar took part. The goal was to see if seeing the drink's effect on glucose made people t…

This completed study looked at 94 older adults (60+) to see how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes impact cognitive function, physical abilities, and fatigue. Participants were grouped by their blood sugar levels (HbA1c) and compared to healthy peers. The goal was to understand diff…