Joslin Diabetes Center

This study compared three different medical nutrition therapy plans for overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes. One plan followed standard American Diabetes Association guidelines, another used a structured meal plan with a diabetes-specific nutritional formula, and the…

This study tested a system that combines a continuous glucose monitor with a diabetes management platform to help older adults (65 and older) with type 1 diabetes. The platform automatically sends blood sugar data to healthcare providers and offers personalized insulin dose advic…

This study looked at whether losing weight and making major lifestyle changes can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). Researchers measured nerve function in 50 adults before and after a weight loss program. The go…

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 a new device called LabPatch that sticks to the skin and measures blood sugar continuously in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see how accurate it is compared to standard lab tests and two commercial glucose meters. Thirty adults wore the p…

This study tested a behavioral 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 were randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The main goal was to see if…

This study looked at two easy methods to measure hidden belly fat in 110 adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared a simple waist measurement to a device that sends a mild electrical signal through the body. The goal was to see which method better relates to heart disease…

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…