TYPE2DIABETES

This early-stage study tested the safety and drug levels of an exenatide implant placed under the skin in 24 overweight or obese adults without diabetes. The implant slowly releases medication to help control appetite and blood sugar. The study focused on how the body processes t…

This early-phase study tested a special form of cannabidiol (CBD) called DehydraTECH, given alone or with popular GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic), in 148 overweight or obese adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps lower bloo…

This study tested a 6-month home program for 7-to-10-year-olds in rural Colorado and North Carolina to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. The program included activity packs, health coach sessions, and a resource toolbox. The goal was to see if this approach could he…

This study looked at whether upper body aerobic exercise can improve exercise capacity, muscle oxygen levels, and physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes. Forty participants completed the trial, which involved exercise tests and monitoring. The goal was to find a simple …

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate drink two hours before surgery is safe for people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. 76 adults were randomly assigned to either get the drink or follow standard fasting. Researchers checked blood sugar levels and stomach conte…

This study tested whether a computer alert in the medical record system could prompt doctors to order a urine test for kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes who hadn't had one in the past year. About 400 adults from primary care and specialty clinics took part. The goal…

This study looked at how the hormone glucagon affects the liver's ability to break down amino acids in people with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Researchers wanted to understand if the liver becomes resistant to glucagon in these conditions. 21 participants c…

This study looked at how the drug finerenone affects blood flow and oxidative stress in the kidneys of adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured changes in kidney function and stress levels after treatment compared to a placebo. The goal was to understand how finerenone w…