Systematic review maps gut microbiome–epigenetic crosstalk in obesity and type 2 diabetes
What's happening in your gut that might affect your weight and blood sugar?
A systematic review and bibliometric analysis of over 1,100 documents identified three major epigenetic domains involved in gut microbiome c…
Gut bacteria changes linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes may influence genetic switches, with research in this area growing nearly 28% ann…
mHealth program reduces caregiver burden for dementia-diabetes caregivers in RCT
Can a smartphone app ease the crushing burden of caring for a loved one with both dementia and diabetes?
A 12-week mHealth supportive care program for family caregivers of individuals with dementia and type 2 diabetes significantly reduced careg…
A smartphone app helped family caregivers feel significantly less burdened and more supported while caring for a loved one with both dementi…
Colchicine reduces arterial stiffness in high-risk T2D patients: RCT
Could a common anti-inflammatory drug help protect the hearts of people with diabetes?
In a 26-week RCT of 100 high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes, colchicine 0.5 mg daily significantly reduced arterial stiffness (MAP-adjus…
A low-dose anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine may help keep arteries flexible and protect heart health in people with type 2 diabetes …
Web Portal Use in Type 2 Diabetes: Uptake Driven by Intentions, Not Frequency
Why Do Some Patients with Diabetes Use Health Apps More Than Others?
In a secondary analysis of an RCT, higher education, openness, and intentions regarding physical activity and nutrition significantly increa…
Higher education and a strong desire to eat healthy drove diabetes patients to use health apps, while just wanting to improve health wasn't …
High Infection Rates in Type 2 Diabetes: Periodontitis Prevalence at 33.6%
Are Infections Hitting People with Type 2 Diabetes Harder Than We Thought?
This meta-analysis found severe periodontitis prevalence at 33.6% (95% CI: 23.7-44.2) and lower respiratory tract infection incidence at 140…
People with type 2 diabetes face higher rates of severe gum disease and frequent lung infections, making infection prevention a critical par…