Escherichia-Shigella expansion, reduced diversity distinguish T3cDM gut microbiome from T1DM
Could gut bacteria reveal a hidden cause of diabetes? Study finds specific microbes linked to pancreatic damage
A study of 48 outpatients found the gut microbiome in type 3c diabetes (T3cDM) had reduced α-diversity and distinct β-diversity compared to …
A damaged pancreas may directly reshape gut bacteria, causing distinct microbial changes in type 3c diabetes that differ from other forms.
CT radiomics nomogram combining vertebral, muscle features shows AUC 0.956 for T2DM diagnosis
Could a simple CT scan of your spine help spot type 2 diabetes?
A retrospective study of 160 patients (80 with T2DM, 80 non-diabetic) developed a radiomics nomogram combining CT features from vertebral bo…
A simple spine CT scan might reveal hidden clues about type 2 diabetes by spotting subtle patterns in bone and muscle texture that standard …
Feasibility RCT Evaluates Group-Based Weight Management Program for Severe Obesity
Can group support help people with severe obesity lose weight effectively?
A feasibility RCT assessed the PROGROUP intervention for severe obesity, revising its logic model to improve delivery and context assumption…
Group support programs for severe obesity can help people lose weight and keep it off by building strong community identity and habits.
Synbiotics Reduce Inflammation and Intestinal Permeability in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Could synbiotics help kidney transplant patients feel better and reduce inflammation?
In a trial with 46 kidney transplant recipients, synbiotic supplementation for 12 weeks significantly reduced serum LBP, hs-CRP, IL-6, and s…
For kidney transplant recipients, synbiotics may lower harmful inflammation and improve gut health. This could mean better overall health an…
CFT Improves Depression and Emotional Eating in Severe Obesity: RCT Results
Can Kindness to Yourself Help Tackle Obesity and Depression?
In a single-centre RCT with 91 participants, group-based Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) significantly improved self-compassion, mood, and …
A 10-session therapy teaching self-compassion helped people with severe obesity feel less shame, eat healthier, and improve their mood for m…
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…