Research across Diabetes
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General medical management improves medication adherence and lifestyle outcomes in older adults with type 2 diabetes
New management model improves medication use and health for seniors
This randomized controlled trial of 200 older adults with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease found that a general me…
A new personalized care plan helps older adults with diabetes and heart disease stay on their medications and improve their daily habits.
Diabetes mellitus acts as a context-dependent modifier of risk and phenotype in neurological disorders
Diabetes May Influence Risk and Progress of Neurological Disorders
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding the role of diabetes mellitus (DM) as a disease modifier across various neurological co…
New research suggests that diabetes can change how certain neurological conditions progress, potentially opening doors for new treatment opt…
Additional ablation after PVI improves AF freedom in non-diabetics but not in diabetics
Extra ablation may not help diabetes patients with atrial fibrillation
A subanalysis of an RCT in 493 patients undergoing catheter ablation for persistent AF found that adding linear and/or CFAE ablation to PVI …
For people with diabetes and atrial fibrillation, adding extra ablation beyond standard PVI may not lower recurrence risk.
LLM generated information for diabetes education shows accuracy but faces reliability and usability limitations
AI Tools Show Potential for Diabetes Education with Limits
This scoping review of 21 studies evaluates the use of large language models (LLMs) in providing health education for patients with diabetes…
Large language models can provide accurate information for diabetes patients, but they still face significant hurdles in reliability and eas…
Transporter gene variants in SLC and SLC47 families impact metformin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Genetic variations in transporter genes affect how metformin treats diabetes
This narrative review synthesizes 63 studies regarding the association between twelve single nucleotide variants (SNVs) in seven transporter…
Specific genetic markers in transport genes may explain why some people respond better to metformin than others.
Elevated nocturnal respiratory rate is associated with increased odds of diabetes mellitus in large cohorts
Higher Nocturnal Respiratory Rates Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
This meta-analysis of four observational cohorts involving over 25,000 individuals found that higher nocturnal respiratory rates (NRR) are a…
A large analysis shows that people with higher breathing rates at night have a higher likelihood of having diabetes.
Retatrutide Demonstrates Dose Dependent Glycemic Control and Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
Trial shows retatrutide improves blood sugar and weight in diabetes
Phase 3 data reveals retatrutide significantly reduces HbA1c and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to placebo.
A new trial shows that retatrutide helps people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and lose significant body weight.
Over half of Arab adults with chronic diseases possess high digital health literacy scores
Older adults with chronic diseases show lower digital health literacy
This cross-sectional survey assessed digital health literacy among 405 Arab adults with diabetes, hypertension, and rheumatoid arthritis in …
More than half of patients with diabetes, hypertension, or arthritis have high digital skills, but older adults face more hurdles using onli…
Untreated glucose intolerance in pregnancy linked to postpartum metabolic dysfunction similar to treated GDM
Gestational diabetes impacts metabolic health one year after pregnancy
This planned 12-month follow-up of the GDM2 trial assessed 407 pregnant individuals with varying glucose intolerance. Untreated glucose into…
New research shows that women with high blood sugar during pregnancy face similar metabolic and insulin issues a year later.
Once-weekly basal insulin improves HbA1c by 0.09% and time in range over daily regimens
Weekly insulin offers easier management for people with type 2 diabetes
This meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 8,487 subjects found that once-weekly basal insulin analogs provide superior…
A new review of clinical trials shows weekly insulin can manage blood sugar as well as daily shots while reducing the number of injections.
A 6 dimension and 42 item system provides early risk assessment for high-risk diabetic feet
Experts Develop New Risk Assessment System for Diabetic Feet
This expert consultation and guideline describes the development of an early risk assessment system for high-risk diabetic feet. The consens…
A new assessment system identifies risk factors like nerve damage and circulation to help manage and prevent complications in patients with …
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes
Digital health tools show mixed results for managing chronic diseases
Digital tools show promise for heart failure monitoring but lack consistent evidence for improving medication adherence or general diabetes …
New data shows that while digital tools like apps can help heart failure patients monitor their health, they may not improve medication habi…