Research across Diabetes
Related studies from across the Diabetes family.
Faecal microbiota transplantation did not significantly reduce HOMA-IR in patients with metabolic disorders
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Shows Limited Benefit for Insulin Resistance
This meta-analysis of 6 trials involving 120 participants found that faecal microbiota transplantation did not significantly reduce HOMA-IR …
A review of clinical trials suggests that fecal microbiota transplantation may not significantly improve insulin resistance in people with t…
Diabetic Retinopathy Tied to Higher Dementia Incidence in Pooled Analysis
Diabetes eye damage may link to higher risk of dementia
Pooled data from nearly 3 million patients link diabetic retinopathy to higher incident dementia, though crude analyses show no significant …
A large study of over 2 million people suggests that eye damage from diabetes is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia.
Cryptococcal meningitis with sequential cerebral infarctions and autonomic dysfunction in a non-HIV man with type 2 diabetes
Antifungal treatment helps man with diabetes and brain infection
This case report and focused literature review describes a 66-year-old non-HIV man with type 2 diabetes who developed cryptococcal meningiti…
A man with type 2 diabetes and a brain infection showed significant improvement after receiving a specific combination of antifungal medicat…
SGLT-2is and GLP-1RAs significantly reduce heart failure related composite endpoints in type 2 diabetes
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs both improve heart failure outcomes
This network meta-analysis of 13,886 patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure found that both SGLT-2is and GLP-1RAs significantly red…
New data shows both SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs effectively reduce heart failure risks for people with type 2 diabetes.
Acute hyperglycemic phenotypes are associated with increased mortality and mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients
High Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
This meta-analysis examines the association between acute hyperglycemic phenotypes and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. The stud…
New data shows a link between specific high blood sugar patterns and a higher risk of severe outcomes for patients with COVID-19.
Multiple biomarkers show potential associations with kidney function decline in patients with type 2 diabetes
Specific Biomarkers May Signal Kidney Decline in Type 2 Diabetes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,569 patients evaluated several biomarkers for detecting kidney function decline in type 2 diab…
New research identifies several biomarkers that may help detect early signs of kidney function decline in people with type 2 diabetes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Sleep Quality and Glycemic Control in Diabetes Patients
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves sleep and blood sugar in diabetes
Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improves sleep quality and reduces HbA1c levels in patients with diabetes compared to standard ca…
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with diabetes sleep better and lower their blood sugar levels significantly.
Structured exercise reduces triglycerides and LDL-C in adults with type 2 diabetes
Structured Exercise Helps Lower Cholesterol in Type 2 Diabetes
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 68 trials involving 5,317 participants found that structured exercise, particularly HIIT…
Structured exercise programs, including high-intensity intervals, show promise in lowering triglycerides and LDL cholesterol for people with…
GLP-1 RAs and dual incretin agonists cause delayed gastric emptying and lean mass loss in patients
New guidelines for patients using weight loss drugs before surgery
This mini-review examines the impact of GLP-1 RAs and dual incretin agonists on patients undergoing aesthetic surgery. The review highlights…
Patients using weight loss drugs like GLP-1 RAs may face specific risks like delayed stomach emptying before undergoing aesthetic surgery.
Systematic screening for silent myocardial ischemia does not reduce major cardiovascular outcomes in asymptomatic diabetic patients
Screening Diabetics for Hidden Heart Disease Does Not Save Lives
This meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluated the impact of systematic screening for silent myocardial ischemia or occult coronary arter…
Screening people with diabetes for hidden heart disease did not reduce heart attacks, strokes, or deaths, a new analysis finds.
Structured educational and behavioral interventions reduce fear of hypoglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes
Education and Behavior Programs May Reduce Fear of Low Blood Sugar
This meta-analysis of 1096 adults with type 2 diabetes found that structured educational and behavioral interventions significantly reduced …
Structured educational and behavioral programs may help adults with type 2 diabetes feel less anxious about the risk of low blood sugar leve…
One anastomosis gastric bypass provides durable weight loss and metabolic improvements over 15 years
Gastric Bypass Shows Durable Weight Loss and Health Improvements
This meta-analysis of 1729 patients evaluates the long-term outcomes of one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). The analysis indicates durabl…
Gastric bypass surgery can lead to lasting weight loss and improved conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure over 15 years.