A 1-month nudge-based dietary intervention increased daily step counts by 1105 steps at 3 months in adults with type 2 diabetes
Small diet changes might boost steps for a short time in diabetes care
This cluster-randomised controlled trial enrolled 204 adults aged 18-59 years with type 2 diabetes across 12 primary healthcare centres in B…
A simple diet plan helped people with diabetes walk more for three months but the extra steps did not stick in the long run
Meta-analysis finds GLP-1RA plus SGLT2i reduces UACR in type 2 diabetes with kidney disease
Combining two diabetes drugs protects kidneys better than using just one alone
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1974 adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease found that combination therapy with…
Combining two common diabetes drugs offers better kidney protection than taking just one alone for people with type 2 diabetes
Network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide and surgery improve MASH resolution versus standard care in adults with obesity
Weight-loss drugs and surgery may clear fatty liver disease in adults with high BMI
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates interventions for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and st…
A new analysis suggests tirzepatide, semaglutide, and surgery might help resolve fatty liver disease without worsening scarring in adults wi…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows small BMI reduction in preschoolers with screen-time interventions
Screen-time programs slightly lower BMI in preschoolers but diet habits stay the same
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated screen-time-focused interventions for preschool children aged 2 to 6 years.
A review of 2800 preschoolers found small BMI drops with screen-time limits, yet diet behaviors showed no consistent improvement.
Essential phospholipids reduced hepatic steatosis and improved HbA1c in patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes over 6 months
Essential Phospholipids Reduce Liver Fat In Six Months
This randomised, placebo-controlled phase 4 trial enrolled 193 patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and ty…
Essential phospholipids may lower liver fat and improve energy levels for people with fatty liver disease and diabetes within just six month…
Topical pyroligneous extract hydrogel may improve wound shrinkage in diabetic foot ulcers
New gel may help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster than standard care
This first-in-human randomized controlled trial enrolled sixteen volunteers with diabetic foot ulcers.
A new gel with plant extract showed faster healing and fewer infections in people with diabetic foot ulcers during this first-in-human trial…
Mobile app plus group sessions showed feasibility in Malaysian women with gestational diabetes
A new app plus support for diabetes care in Malaysia showed no benefit yet
This feasibility randomized controlled trial enrolled 60 women with gestational diabetes mellitus in Malaysia.
A trial in Malaysia found that a mobile app and group sessions did not improve health outcomes for women with gestational diabetes compared …
Meta-analysis shows associations between hypothyroidism and increased chronic kidney disease prevalence
Hypothyroidism Linked To Kidney Issues But Treatment Does Not Fix Them
This meta-analysis of 46 studies examines the relationship between hypothyroidism, including subclinical cases, and kidney outcomes.
Untreated low thyroid levels are strongly tied to worse kidney function in adults, but taking thyroid medicine does not seem to improve kidn…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows antifungal resistance rates vary in diabetic foot ulcer patients
Antifungal resistance high in diabetic foot ulcers
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated antifungal resistance in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
Many diabetic foot ulcer infections resist common antifungals, especially nystatin and itraconazole.
Narrative review discusses Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides for diabetes and related complications
New research shows mushroom compounds may help control blood sugar and fix organ damage
This narrative review examines the theoretical potential of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) for diabetes and associated conditions.
A common mushroom extract could help lower blood sugar and heal organ damage for millions of people with diabetes
Emotional eating shows stronger link to elevated BMI in adults than youth in this meta-analysis
Emotional eating links to higher BMI in adults but not youth
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between emotional eating and body mass index across diverse populations.
A large analysis of 41 studies found emotional eating scores were higher in adults with elevated BMI, while youth showed no clear link.
Bayesian network meta-analysis of seven debridement approaches for diabetic foot ulcers shows low certainty evidence
New data ranks debridement methods for healing diabetic foot ulcers faster
This Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated seven debridement approaches versus standard wound care for individuals with diabetic foot ulc…
New research shows biological and enzymatic debridement methods shrink diabetic foot ulcers the most, but experts warn the evidence is not y…