Diabetes Type 2 | Top 66 novel treatment findings

Oral AZD4017 improves wound healing in adults with diabetes

Patients treated with AZD4017 showed a 34% reduction in wound gap diameter at day 2 and a 48% reduction at day 30 compared to placebo, indicating improved wound healing.

Study published: 2021-03-26

AI predicts diabetes remission post-surgery

77.1% of patients achieved pharmacological remission and 62.2% achieved complete remission of diabetes two years post-surgery, with the CNN model showing superior predictive capability compared to traditional indices.

Study published: 2020-11-04

SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce CKD risk

Treatment with SGLT-2 inhibitors was significantly associated with a lower risk of CKD incidence (hazard ratio, 0.43) and DPP-4 inhibitors were associated with lower CKD incidence (hazard ratio, 0.7) and lower CKD hospitalization events (hazard ratio, 0.6).

Study published: 2021-06-18

Digital delivery effective for diabetes prevention

The digital delivery of the NHS DPP achieved weight loss results that were non-inferior to those of face-to-face delivery. Participants who were given a choice and opted for digital delivery experienced greater weight loss compared to those who were only offered face-to-face sessions.

Study published: 2023-02-23

Family-based lifestyle intervention reduces diabetes risk

The primary outcome is the reduction in T2D incidence after three years of follow-up, with secondary outcomes including improvements in glucose levels, weight, waist circumference, and overall lifestyle behaviors. The trial aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the intervention in preventing T2D among South Asians.

Study published: 2020-11-15

Intensive glucose-lowering strategies reduce complications in Type 2 Diabetes.

Achieving an HbA1c between 7.1% and 7.7% resulted in a significant 36% reduction in non-fatal stroke, a 13% reduction in non-fatal myocardial infarction, and a 22% reduction in all-cause mortality, regardless of the duration of diabetes.

Study published: 2021-03-12

Healthy plant-based diet lowers CKD risk

Higher adherence to a healthy plant-based diet was associated with a 24% lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease, while higher adherence to an unhealthy plant-based diet was linked to a 35% increased risk. The positive outcomes were primarily mediated by improvements in body fatness and kidney function.

Study published: 2024-03-15

Motivational interviewing improves T2DM management

Positive outcomes include improved lifestyle changes, better management of glycemic index, and reduced HbA1c levels in T2DM patients. MI has been shown to enhance patients' motivation for self-care and adherence to treatment, leading to better overall health outcomes.

Study published: 2023-12-20

High-intensity interval training boosts insulin sensitivity in obese men with type 2 diabetes.

The HIIT resulted in a 30-40% increase in insulin-stimulated GDR, 8-15% increases in VOmax, decreased fat mass, and increased lean body mass. There was also a clinically relevant decrease in HbA1c in men with type 2 diabetes.

Study published: 2022-09-09

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces diabetes medication

Participants using the FMD showed a significant reduction in the need for glucose-lowering medication, with 53% experiencing improved glycaemic management compared to only 8% in the control group. HbA1c levels also improved significantly in the FMD group.

Study published: 2023-10-10

Curcumin reduces atherogenic risk in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and obesity.

Significant reductions in pulse wave velocity and various cardiometabolic risk biomarkers, including lower levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, waist circumference, and total body fat, were observed in the curcumin group.

Study published: 2024-05-31

SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce hypoglycemia risk in fasting Muslim patients with diabetes.

SGLT-2 inhibitors, particularly dapagliflozin, were associated with the lowest risk of hypoglycemic events during Ramadan fasting, improving overall glycemic control without severe complications.

Study published: 2022-05-29

Metformin reduces COVID-19 mortality risk

Patients treated with metformin showed significantly lower in-hospital mortality rates and reduced length of hospital stay compared to non-metformin users. Meta-analysis indicated a significant correlation between metformin use and reduced mortality in COVID-19 patients with T2DM.

Study published: 2021-05-21

Long-acting insulins effective for diabetes

Both insulin degludec and glargine were found to be equally effective in reducing fasting blood glucose and HbA1c levels in T2DM patients. However, insulin glargine was associated with fewer hypoglycemic episodes, making it a safer option for some patients.

Study published: 2021-01-29

Basal insulin therapy improves blood sugar control in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Positive outcomes of timely treatment intensification include improved glycaemic control, reduced risk of long-term complications associated with T2DM, and overall better health outcomes for patients. Early and sustained glycaemic control can significantly lower the risk of micro- and macrovascular complications.

Study published: 2023-07-16

Periodic fasting improves diabetic nephropathy

FMD led to a significant reduction in ACR in patients with microalbuminuria, improved HOMA-IR, and reduced suPAR levels after six months, indicating better metabolic control and kidney function.

Study published: 2021-12-05

Short-chain fatty acids improve insulin sensitivity in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Increased post-intervention SCFA levels were associated with significantly lower fasting insulin concentrations and improved HOMA-IR, indicating enhanced insulin sensitivity.

Study published: 2022-11-23

EG-Mirotin improves diabetic retinopathy

The treatment resulted in a statistically significant improvement in the ischemic index compared to baseline, particularly in patients with higher baseline ischemic index values, indicating a reversal of ischemia and leakage in the retinal capillaries.

Study published: 2022-01-05

Bariatric surgery improves diabetes remission and reduces complications in Type 2 diabetes patients.

The study found a significant long-term increase in diabetes remission rates (OR = 8.39), and decreases in microvascular complications (HR = 0.43), macrovascular complications (HR = 0.60), and all-cause mortality (HR = 0.44) in patients undergoing metabolic surgery compared to those receiving pharmacologic therapy.

Study published: 2023-12-28

Bariatric surgery improves metabolic health in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Post-surgery, there was an increase in circulating bacterial load and a stable increase in beneficial bacterial genera, which correlated with weight loss and improvements in cardiometabolic risk parameters.

Study published: 2021-03-26

Community care improves diabetes management in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

Community-based care models demonstrated high acceptability among patients and care providers. The community-initiated model showed improved engagement in care, while the eHealth model resulted in a significant reduction in average HbA1c levels at two months.

Study published: 2022-11-17

Low carb diets effective for diabetes

Clinically significant weight loss and reduction in HbA1c levels were observed, with sustained weight loss being key to achieving T2D remission.

Study published: 2021-05-14

Amino acids linked to diabetes management

Identifying specific amino acids that are dysregulated in T2D could lead to new therapeutic strategies for managing the disease and reducing complications.

Study published: 2021-02-26

Metformin leads to better glycaemic control

The study found that the use of biguanides and DPP-IV inhibitors was associated with significantly lower HbA1c levels, indicating better glycaemic control compared to previous studies.

Study published: 2023-06-29

Metformin reduces COVID-19 mortality risk

The study found a significant reduction in in-hospital mortality associated with metformin therapy in unadjusted analyses, indicating a protective effect for patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for COVID-19. However, this benefit was not maintained after adjustments for confounding factors.

Study published: 2022-04-03

Virtual diabetes education effective as in-person

Both virtual and face-to-face SDE resulted in significant reductions in HbA1c levels, with virtual participants showing a mean reduction of 13.6mmol/mol compared to 9.5mmol/mol in face-to-face participants. Additionally, virtual education met its non-inferiority goal in terms of patient outcomes.

Study published: 2024-02-28

Metformin improves insulin sensitivity post-vaccination

Metformin treatment improved insulin signaling in diabetic patients after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, suggesting a beneficial effect on glycemic control.

Study published: 2024-01-02

Liraglutide reduces ceramides in diabetes

Liraglutide treatment resulted in a significant reduction of ceramides C16 Cer and C24:1 Cer, which are associated with cardiovascular risk, in both clinical trials. The reduction in ceramide levels suggests a potential cardioprotective effect of liraglutide in patients with T2D.

Study published: 2023-03-21

Mindfulness reduces diabetes distress

MBSR significantly reduces fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes patients. It also improves psychological well-being by reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and emotional distress, thereby enhancing overall quality of life.

Study published: 2023-12-29

Prolonged walking does not change fasting glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.

Fasting plasma glucose levels were not significantly affected by prolonged walking, indicating that walking to clinics does not alter the reliability of fasting glucose measurements for monitoring glycaemic control.

Study published: 2023-02-23

Text messaging improves diabetes self-management

The DiabeText intervention significantly improved self-reported medication adherence, diabetes self-efficacy, and quality of life among participants, although it did not show significant changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels compared to the control group.

Study published: 2024-02-29

Time restricted eating affects sleep in T2D

The study found that TRE had no significant effect on sleep quality, duration, insomnia severity, or risk of obstructive sleep apnea compared to CR and control groups in patients with T2D.

Study published: 2024-07-17

Jiedu Tongluo Tiaogan Formula effective

The study aims to verify the efficacy and safety of JTTF in treating DLASO, with expected improvements in clinical symptoms, hemodynamics, and metabolic parameters.

Study published: 2022-06-27

Self-management improves diabetes quality of life

The literature review indicates that self-management interventions significantly improve self-care behaviors and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, leading to better management of the disease and prevention of complications.

Study published: 2022-06-28

Glutathione supplementation improves diabetes control

GSH supplementation significantly increased blood GSH levels, decreased oxidative DNA damage (8-OHdG), and lowered HbA1c levels within three months, with stabilization thereafter. The most pronounced benefits were observed in patients over 55 years, who showed significant improvements in HbA1c and fasting insulin levels.

Study published: 2021-04-29

Family intervention improves diabetes well-being

FAMS significantly improved diabetes distress and global well-being among PWDs, with sustained improvements observed at 15 months, particularly among minoritized groups. Support persons reported increased helpful involvement in PWDs' self-management.

Study published: 2023-09-12

Family support improves diabetes management

FAMS improved HbA1c levels among PWDs with non-cohabitating support persons and enhanced self-efficacy, dietary behavior, and family/friend involvement during the intervention.

Study published: 2023-09-12

GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications improve blood sugar control in Type 2 Diabetes patients.

The study found that the use of GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications increased from 1.4% in 2005-2006 to 13.3% in 2017-2020 among T2D patients. Higher education levels and income were associated with increased usage of these medications, indicating improved access and adherence among these groups.

Study published: 2023-03-31

Oral AZD4017 improves wound healing in patients with type 2 diabetes.

The treatment resulted in a 48% reduction in wound size at day 2 compared to placebo, with improved re-epithelialization and neo-epidermis volume observed through automated volumetric quantification using optical coherence tomography.

Study published: 2021-07-05

Nurse-led health education improves diabetes care

Increased knowledge, improved self-efficacy, enhanced self-care activities, and behavioral changes that prevent diabetes complications.

Study published: 2021-12-27

Insulin therapy reluctance in women

Increased awareness and education about insulin therapy can lead to higher acceptance and usage among patients, particularly as disease progression occurs. Higher education levels are associated with increased insulin use.

Study published: 2024-07-10

Various diets improve blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes patients.

Caloric restriction was found to be the most effective for weight loss and waist circumference reduction. Low-carbohydrate diets were effective for body mass index and high-density lipoprotein levels, while low-glycemic-index diets improved total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels.

Study published: 2022-10-02

Carbohydrate restriction does not affect glycaemia

No significant differences in glycaemic control were observed across the different carbohydrate intake levels, indicating that modest changes in carbohydrate content do not influence glucose concentrations in T2D patients.

Study published: 2021-06-01

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 lead to better glycemic control post-surgery.

Study published: 2024-01-15

Healthy eating and medication improve blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes

Improved glycemic control was associated with healthy eating, use of oral hypoglycemic agents, and a history of previously good glycemic control.

Study published: 2024-07-19

Surgery and chemotherapy increase diabetes risk

Postoperative T2D screening should be prioritized in CRC survivors with overweight/obesity, as they are at higher risk for developing T2D regardless of treatment type.

Study published: 2023-07-27

Management of blood sugar levels reduces fracture risk in diabetes patients.

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

Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors lower cataract and retinopathy risk in Type 2 diabetes patients.

Patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors had significantly lower incidences of new onset cataracts (4.54% vs. 6.64%) and diabetic retinopathy (3.65% vs. 6.19%) compared to those treated with DPP4 inhibitors. The hazard ratios indicated a 33% lower risk for cataracts and a 43% lower risk for diabetic retinopathy in SGLT2I users.

Study published: 2024-03-27

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

Positive outcomes include a reduction in the incidence of T2DM among women with a history of GDM, improved glycaemic control, and increased awareness and engagement in preventive health strategies among this population.

Study published: 2022-11-28

Dietary practices impact diabetes control

The study found that only 13.4% of participants practiced a healthy diet, and 34.1% achieved optimal glycemic control. Poor dietary practices were significantly associated with suboptimal glycemic control, indicating a need for improved dietary education and interventions.

Study published: 2023-08-28

Non-insulin antidiabetic treatment reduces inappropriate prescriptions in older adults with Type 2 diabetes.

Identification of a significant prevalence of PIPs among patients starting NIAD treatment, indicating opportunities for pharmacotherapy optimization and improved management of T2DM in primary care settings.

Study published: 2023-05-28

Thrombogenicity predicts mortality in diabetes

The study found that higher thrombus burden and inflammatory markers were associated with increased mortality in T2DM patients after NSTE-ACS, suggesting that monitoring these factors could inform prognosis and treatment strategies.

Study published: 2022-03-07

Tailored education improves diabetes management in Iranian adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Identifying specific beliefs related to diabetes management can lead to more effective educational strategies, improving adherence to recommended behaviors and ultimately enhancing health outcomes for individuals with T2D.

Study published: 2022-04-07

Self-management strategies improve diabetes knowledge in urban Bangladesh.

90% of participants were satisfied with their diabetes management, and 85% felt confident about their medication and lifestyle choices for controlling diabetes.

Study published: 2022-08-24

Statin use increases diabetes risk in people with very low Lp(a)

Participants with very low Lp(a) had higher risks of developing T2D (HR 1.06) and NAFLD (HR 1.35), with statin users showing a higher risk for T2D and non-statin users showing a higher risk for NAFLD.

Study published: 2024-04-07

SGLT2 inhibitors reduce mortality risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation.

Patients on SGLT2 inhibitors had a lower risk of hospitalizations for heart failure or mortality (HR 0.61), lower overall mortality (HR 0.61), and lower cardiovascular mortality (HR 0.43) compared to those on DPP4 inhibitors.

Study published: 2023-12-21

Antidepressants improve depression in people with diabetes.

The study found that individuals with type 2 diabetes and depression were significantly less likely to be prescribed antidepressants compared to those with depression alone, indicating a potential gap in treatment access.

Study published: 2024-05-14

High platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts stent thrombosis risk in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes.

Patients with high PLR levels experienced significantly higher risks of MACCE and stent thrombosis, particularly in those with T2DM, indicating that PLR can be a useful prognostic marker in this population.

Study published: 2023-03-15

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

Metformin reduces dementia, anxiety, depression risks

Metformin users showed a significantly lower risk of new-onset dementia (hazard ratio 0.88), anxiety disorder (hazard ratio 0.71), depression (hazard ratio 0.71), and all-cause mortality (hazard ratio 0.83) compared to sulphonylurea users, with these associations remaining significant in competing risk models.

Study published: 2024-01-09

Antiretroviral therapy helps diagnose diabetes and hypertension in people living with HIV.

ART use was associated with a small increase in the odds of diabetes diagnosis and a more significant increase in the odds of hypertension diagnosis among PLWH.

Study published: 2023-06-08

Glucagon receptor impacts metabolic diseases

The study found that elevated plasma levels of glucagon (gcg) are independently associated with obesity, MASLD, and type 2 diabetes. Higher baseline gcg levels were linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes over a 14-year follow-up period. Additionally, specific glucagon receptor variants were associated with elevated gcg levels and liver fat accumulation, suggesting a genetic component to these metabolic conditions.

Study published: 2023-12-14

Oral iron impairs insulin secretion in healthy males with reduced glucose tolerance.

The study found a significant increase in glucose and insulin concentrations during the post-iron oral glucose tolerance test, indicating altered insulin secretion dynamics.

Study published: 2022-02-18

Bucillamine causes NELL1-positive membranous nephropathy in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

The study found that NELL1-associated MN is prevalent among patients with RA using bucillamine, suggesting a need for monitoring renal function in these patients. The identification of NELL1 as a significant antigen in MN may lead to better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Study published: 2022-12-05

Lutein and Zeaxanthin improve blood glucose

Significant reduction in HbA1c levels in the treatment group compared to the placebo group, indicating improved blood glucose control.

Study published: 2023-09-29

BNT162b2 vaccine boosts antibody levels in type 2 diabetes patients

Both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals showed robust immune responses with high antibody titers, although those with T2DM had lower levels of IgG and neutralizing antibodies compared to non-diabetics.

Study published: 2021-07-26