Diabetes Type 1 | Top 19 novel treatment findings

Prebiotics improve gut health in T1D youth

The anticipated positive outcomes include improved gut microbiome profile, increased SCFA production, enhanced β-cell health and function, better glycemic control, and modulation of immune responses in youth with T1D.

Study published: 2020-10-06

Insulin therapy may raise ovarian cancer risk

The findings indicate a causal association between genetically determined T1D and an increased risk of ovarian cancer, with insulin therapy acting as a mediating factor. This suggests that careful management of insulin therapy could be crucial in reducing the risk of OC in T1D patients.

Study published: 2024-07-22

Advanced diabetes technologies improve self-management for youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

The use of these technologies has been associated with improved self-management, enhanced quality of life, and reduced risk of diabetes complications for young people with T1DM.

Study published: 2021-11-10

The Freestyle Libre 2 system improves glucose control in Ugandan youth with Type 1 diabetes.

The expected positive outcomes include improved glucose time-in-range, reduced episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and overall better metabolic control of diabetes in the youth participants.

Study published: 2023-03-20

Microchambers speed up insulin absorption in Type 1 diabetes.

Insulin absorption time was significantly reduced from 22.7 minutes to 7.5 minutes when using microchambers, with reduced inter-subject variability in insulin absorption.

Study published: 2022-11-28

Growth/Differentiation Factor 15 protects pancreatic β cells from inflammation in Type 1 Diabetes.

The study found that GDF15 levels are elevated in plasma during T1D development, indicating its potential role in protection against β cell stress. However, the localized depletion of GDF15 in islets limits its protective efficacy.

Study published: 2023-11-27

Dietary short-chain fatty acids improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes.

The supplementation resulted in increased concentrations of SCFAs in stools and plasma, improved glycemic control in subjects with the highest SCFA concentrations, and a more regulatory phenotype in circulating B and T cells post-intervention. There was also a correlation between higher SCFA levels and lower HbA1c and basal insulin requirements.

Study published: 2021-09-22

Self-management strategies improve diabetes control in urban Bangladesh adults.

90% of participants reported satisfaction with their diabetes management, and 85% felt confident about their medication and lifestyle choices for controlling diabetes. The study highlighted the need for better information dissemination to improve knowledge among patients.

Study published: 2022-08-24

Low-dose glucagon raises blood glucose less in type 1 diabetes after low-carb diet.

The study found that the glucose response to low-dose glucagon was significantly lower after 12 weeks of a low carbohydrate diet compared to a high carbohydrate diet, indicating a reduced effectiveness of glucagon in raising blood glucose levels.

Study published: 2020-11-03

Innovative treatments improve Type 1 Diabetes outcomes

Positive outcomes include improved glycemic control, reduced comorbidities, and increased survival rates among patients using CGMs and insulin pumps. The advancements in technology also pave the way for future treatments that may delay or reverse the autoimmune processes causing T1DM.

Study published: 2024-07-26

Teleophthalmology enhances diabetic eye exams

The teleophthalmology program screened 760 unique patients, identifying 84 cases of diabetic retinopathy (11.1%). There was a 17.1% increase in the proportion of diabetic patients receiving annual eye examinations and a 14.8% increase in the number of exams conducted during the study period, compared to a decline in clinics without the teleophthalmology service.

Study published: 2023-05-05

Healthy plant-based diet lowers CKD risk in adults with diabetes.

Higher adherence to a healthy PBD was associated with a 24% lower risk of developing CKD, while higher adherence to an unhealthy PBD was linked to a 35% higher risk. The associations were primarily mediated by improvements in body fatness and kidney function.

Study published: 2024-03-15

Glycemic control affects fracture risk

Lower HbA1c levels were associated with reduced fracture risk in type 1 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, lowering HbA1c levels mitigated fracture risk up to a certain threshold.

Study published: 2023-12-26

Antidepressant and antipsychotic medications affect diabetes outcomes in patients with high blood sugar levels.

Some antidepressant subtypes may improve glycaemic control, although evidence is mixed and inconclusive.

Study published: 2023-01-28

Lifestyle changes and metformin reduce Type 2 Diabetes risk in women after Gestational Diabetes

The study aims to identify predictors of persisting dysglycaemia and improve understanding of women's views on T2DM risks and preventive strategies, ultimately leading to better post-GDM care and reduced incidence of T2DM.

Study published: 2022-11-28

Roux-en-Y reduces postoperative diabetes risk

The study found a statistically significant difference in the incidence of new-onset diabetes between the RY and OT groups, suggesting that RY reconstruction may be more effective in preventing postoperative diabetes in gastric cancer patients.

Study published: 2024-01-15

Dental implants improve stability in diabetic patients with no complications.

Both diabetic and non-diabetic patients showed a statistically significant increase in implant stability over the first four months post-implantation. The mean implant stability quotient increased from 76.85 to 78.44 in diabetics and from 75.97 to 78.92 in non-diabetics, with no significant difference between the two groups.

Study published: 2022-03-21

Bucillamine linked to NELL1 nephropathy

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using bucillamine showed a significant association with NELL1-positive membranous nephropathy. The study highlights the need for monitoring renal function in patients treated with bucillamine, especially those with RA and T2DM.

Study published: 2022-12-05

Metformin use reduces delirium risk

The study found that metformin use was associated with a lower prevalence of delirium (29.2% in metformin users vs. 36.0% in non-users) and a significant reduction in 3-year mortality (survival rate of 0.695 in metformin users vs. 0.595 in non-users).

Study published: 2022-04-03