Diabetes in children | Top 45 novel treatment findings

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

The expected positive outcomes include improved glucose time-in-range, reduced hemoglobin A1c levels, and enhanced overall diabetes management in Ugandan youth with T1D.

Study published: 2023-03-20

Metformin reduces COVID-19 mortality risk

The study found that metformin therapy was significantly associated with reduced in-hospital mortality (OR 0.25) and shorter hospital stays in patients with COVID-19 and T2DM. Meta-analysis results indicated a correlation between metformin use and reduced mortality (OR 0.73 in fixed effect model).

Study published: 2021-05-21

Young people with Type 1 Diabetes use technology to improve self-management.

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

Study published: 2021-11-10

Family intervention improves diabetes well-being

FAMS led to significant reductions in diabetes distress and improvements in global well-being for PWDs, with sustained benefits observed at 15 months post-intervention, particularly among minoritized groups.

Study published: 2023-09-12

Short-chain fatty acids improve insulin sensitivity in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

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

Digital delivery matches face-to-face weight loss

The study found that weight change in the digital pilot was non-inferior to face-to-face delivery at both 6 and 12 months. Participants who were offered 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

Prebiotics improve gut health in T1D

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

Self-management improves diabetes quality of life

The study found that self-management interventions significantly improved self-care behaviors and quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, with most articles reporting positive changes post-intervention.

Study published: 2022-06-28

Metformin reduces cancer risk in diabetes

The use of metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes has shown potential in reducing the incidence of certain cancers, improving overall patient outcomes, and decreasing medical expenditures associated with cancer care. It is well-tolerated and provides a cost-effective treatment option for managing diabetes and potentially cancer risk.

Study published: 2021-06-05

GDF15 protects β cells from inflammation

The study found that GDF15 levels were higher in plasma during T1D development compared to controls, indicating its potential role in disease progression. The activation of ERBB2 by GDF15 was shown to reduce β cell apoptosis, suggesting a protective effect against T1D.

Study published: 2023-11-27

Low carbohydrate diets improve blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes patients.

Clinically significant weight loss and reduction in HbA1c levels were observed, with sustained weight loss being crucial for T2D remission.

Study published: 2021-05-14

Periodic fasting improves diabetic nephropathy

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

Study published: 2021-12-05

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

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

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 in treated patients.

Study published: 2021-07-05

EG-Mirotin improves diabetic retinopathy

The treatment resulted in a statistically significant improvement in the ischemic index compared to baseline, particularly in subjects with higher baseline ischemic index values, indicating effective reversal of ischemia in the retina.

Study published: 2022-01-05

Virtual diabetes education equals face-to-face

Participants in the virtual SDE (V-SDE) experienced a greater mean reduction in HbA1c levels compared to those in face-to-face SDE (F2F-SDE), with 52.2% of V-SDE participants reaching the HbA1c target compared to 29.6% in F2F-SDE.

Study published: 2024-02-28

Amino acids linked to diabetes management

Identifying specific amino acids that are dysregulated in T2D could lead to targeted therapies that improve glucose management and reduce complications associated with diabetes.

Study published: 2021-02-26

Low use of cardioprotective diabetes medications

The use of GLP-1RAs and SGLT2i has been associated with reduced cardiovascular events and improved kidney outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk.

Study published: 2022-02-01

Optimizing sleep duration reduces stress and improves emotions in adults with Type 1 Diabetes.

The findings indicate that longer sleep duration is significantly associated with lower general stress and negative affect the following day, suggesting that improving sleep can enhance emotional well-being in adults with T1D.

Study published: 2023-01-25

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

Significant reduction in pulse wave velocity and improvement in various cardiometabolic risk biomarkers, including lower levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, waist circumference, and total body fat.

Study published: 2024-05-31

Behavioral interventions improve diabetes management beliefs in Iranian patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Identifying key beliefs can lead to more effective educational interventions, enhancing diabetes management and potentially improving health outcomes for individuals with T2D.

Study published: 2022-04-07

BNT162b2 vaccine boosts antibody levels in people with Type 2 diabetes

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

Individualized therapies improve Type 2 diabetes outcomes in Arabs

The study successfully replicated the four T2D clusters in an Arab population, providing insights into the underlying etiology and potential for subtype-specific treatment options, which may improve glycemic control and reduce complications.

Study published: 2022-01-13

Insulin therapy may raise ovarian cancer risk

The findings indicate a statistically significant causal association between genetically determined Type 1 diabetes and ovarian cancer, suggesting that insulin therapy may play a mediating role in this relationship. This highlights the importance of careful management of insulin therapy in T1D patients to potentially reduce ovarian cancer risk.

Study published: 2024-07-22

Innovative treatments improve Type 1 Diabetes outcomes

The use of innovative treatments has led to improved glycemic control, reduced comorbidities, and increased survival rates among patients with T1DM. The research indicates a higher prevalence of T1DM than previously estimated, highlighting the need for better healthcare access and support.

Study published: 2024-07-26

Teleophthalmology enhances diabetic eye exams

The teleophthalmology program successfully screened 760 unique patients, identifying 84 cases of diabetic retinopathy (11.1%). There was a significant increase in both the proportion (17.1%) and number (14.8%) of diabetic patients receiving annual eye examinations during the study period, compared to a decline in non-participating clinics.

Study published: 2023-05-05

Low-carb diet reduces glucagon response in type 1 diabetes patients.

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 post-LCD.

Study published: 2020-11-03

Insulin treatment improves kidney health in patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease

The study identified key risk factors such as gender, age, duration of T2D, and comorbidities that are associated with the progression of DKD, aiding in early identification and management of at-risk patients.

Study published: 2022-12-08

Glycemic control affects fracture risk

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

Study published: 2023-12-26

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 adults with diabetes.

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

Study published: 2021-03-26

Nurse-led health education improves diabetes care

Increased knowledge, improved self-efficacy, enhanced self-care activities, and reduced risk of diabetes complications.

Study published: 2021-12-27

Carbohydrate restriction does not affect glycaemia

The study found no significant differences in glycaemic control between 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

The comprehensive management of diabetes improves health outcomes in urban Indians with Type 2 diabetes.

The study aims to generate scientific evidence to strengthen diabetes management in India, improve understanding of disease burden, and enhance healthcare strategies for diabetes and its complications.

Study published: 2023-01-28

Intensive glucose-lowering strategies reduce macrovascular events 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.

Study published: 2021-03-12

Surgery and chemotherapy increase diabetes risk

The study found that the incidence of T2D was highest in patients who underwent left-sided colectomy with chemotherapy, while the lowest incidence was observed in rectal cancer patients who did not receive chemotherapy. An increased BMI was associated with nearly a twofold increased risk of developing T2D across all groups.

Study published: 2023-07-27

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 reducing body mass index and increasing high-density lipoprotein levels, while low-glycemic-index diets improved total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels.

Study published: 2022-10-02

Antidepressant prescribing disparities identified

The study found that individuals with type 2 diabetes and depression were significantly less likely to be prescribed antidepressants, indicating a potential gap in treatment access that could affect their mental and physical health outcomes.

Study published: 2024-05-14

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

Metformin and combination therapy improve control

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

Study published: 2023-06-29

Bucillamine linked to NELL1 nephropathy

The study found that NELL1-associated MN is common in patients with RA using bucillamine and may also be associated with T2DM. In the RA-MN cohort, 79% were NELL1-positive, indicating a significant prevalence of this association.

Study published: 2022-12-05

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

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

Improved glycaemic control and reduced risk of long-term micro- and macrovascular complications when treatment is intensified appropriately.

Study published: 2023-07-16

COVID-19 increases diabetes-related emergencies

Positive outcomes include stabilization of blood glucose levels, resolution of acidosis, and improvement in overall clinical status, leading to reduced mortality rates in patients with COVID-19-related metabolic emergencies.

Study published: 2021-01-11