High blood sugar | Top 53 novel treatment findings

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

Expected positive outcomes include improved glucose time-in-range, reduced episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and overall better metabolic control as indicated by lower hemoglobin A1c levels.

Study published: 2023-03-20

High-flow Nasal Cannula with Non-Rebreather Mask improves oxygen levels in diabetic COVID-19 patients.

Diabetic patients showed improved oxygen saturation when treated with HFNC and NRM, particularly those with elevated blood glucose levels. The combination therapy was beneficial for elderly and hypertensive diabetic patients, indicating a potential need for this treatment approach in similar cases.

Study published: 2021-12-13

GLP-1RAs outperform SGLT-2is in weight loss

Both GLP-1RAs and SGLT-2is resulted in significant weight loss (at least 5%), improved HbA1c levels, and reduced blood pressure compared to placebo. Semaglutide 2.4mg showed the greatest efficacy in weight loss and glycemic control.

Study published: 2022-02-07

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces diabetes medication

53% of participants using the FMD showed improved glycaemic management compared to 8% in the control group. The need for glucose-lowering medication significantly decreased in the FMD group.

Study published: 2023-10-10

Low use of cardioprotective diabetes medications

The study found that only 13.6% of individuals with type 2 diabetes were prescribed GLP-1RAs and 11.5% SGLT2i, with one-year fill rates around 50%. Higher fill rates were observed in patients with commercial insurance compared to Medicare Advantage.

Study published: 2022-02-01

Diabetes prevention through lifestyle changes

Short-term outcomes include decreased waist circumference and plasma glucose levels, while long-term outcomes involve weight loss, improved lipid profiles, enhanced pancreatic function, increased insulin sensitivity, and reduced HbA1C levels.

Study published: 2023-10-13

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

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

Study published: 2022-09-09

Resistance training preserves lean mass

Resistance training combined with a ketogenic diet helps maintain lean mass and physical performance during weight loss, despite some reduction in lean mass due to water loss.

Study published: 2024-06-20

Greater insulin response post gastric bypass

Increased beta-cell secretion and improved glycemic control were observed in GB patients, with a significant increase in insulin secretion per insulin sensitivity (disposition index).

Study published: 2023-03-29

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity improves visual function in newly diagnosed individuals with abnormal glucose tolerance.

Expected improvements in visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, central visual field, and diabetic retinopathy status among participants.

Study published: 2024-04-12

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

Patients taking SGLT-2 inhibitors experienced significantly lower rates of hypoglycemia during Ramadan fasting compared to those on sulfonylureas and other antidiabetic medications.

Study published: 2022-05-29

Insulin glargine lowers blood sugar safely in Asian patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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

Study published: 2021-01-29

Periodic fasting improves kidney function

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

Safe prebiotic improves gut health in T1D

Participants showed significant increases in butyrate levels and plasma metabolites associated with improved glycemia. There were positive changes in the gut microbiome composition and immune regulatory function, as well as a significant decrease in glucose levels during mixed meal tolerance testing.

Study published: 2024-05-17

The algorithm-enabled system improves glucose control in children with Type 1 diabetes.

The introduction of the new prioritization criteria and interactive dashboard led to a 60% reduction in the mean time spent by diabetes team members on patient reviews, resulting in a 147% increase in weekly clinic capacity. Patients who received remote review showed an 8.8 percentage points greater time-in-range for glucose levels compared to control patients after twelve months.

Study published: 2021-05-08

Timely treatment of diabetic emergencies reduces COVID-19 mortality in patients with diabetes.

The study found a combined mortality rate of 27.1% in COVID-19 patients experiencing these acute metabolic emergencies, highlighting the need for prompt medical intervention.

Study published: 2021-01-15

Personalized diet improves blood sugar, pressure

The intervention led to a significant decrease in HbA1c levels from 8.30 ± 1.12 to 6.67 ± 0.89 (p<0.001), a 5% decline in systolic blood pressure, and a 19.5% reduction in CRP levels, indicating reduced inflammation. Additionally, 100% of participants in the test arm showed a decrease in HbA1c levels.

Study published: 2023-12-28

Mesalamine improves metabolic parameters in ulcerative colitis patients with metabolic syndrome.

Oral mesalamine significantly reduced fasting glucose levels, increased HDL cholesterol, and decreased C-reactive protein levels and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Rectal mesalamine only reduced BMI. Improvements in metabolic risk factors were noted, especially in patients not on medications for hypertension, hyperglycemia, or dyslipidemia.

Study published: 2021-05-28

High-Intensity Interval Training improves glucose control in Type 2 diabetes patients.

HIIT showed significant improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness (VO) and reductions in HbA1c levels compared to MICT, indicating better glucose control. It is also noted to be more time-saving and effective in improving CRF and glucose control in T2DM patients.

Study published: 2023-01-29

Controlling blood sugar improves survival in diabetes patients with COVID-19

Patients with diabetes had a 2-fold increase in the hazard of mortality compared to those without diabetes. Proper control of blood glucose levels is associated with potentially better survival outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

Study published: 2021-01-22

Diabetes treatment outcomes in Ethiopia

The study found that 65.6% of the participants had positive treatment outcomes, indicating effective management of diabetes through adherence to treatment and monitoring.

Study published: 2023-07-23

Self-monitoring improves gestational diabetes outcomes

The use of SMBG was associated with lower rates of preeclampsia, reduced mean birthweight, fewer infants born large for gestational age, fewer cases of macrosomia, and lower rates of shoulder dystocia. Overall, SMBG was found to be feasible and acceptable among pregnant individuals.

Study published: 2022-08-11

Oral glutathione supplementation lowers blood sugar levels in elderly patients with Type 2 diabetes.

GSH supplementation significantly increased blood GSH levels, decreased oxidative DNA damage (8-OHdG), and reduced HbA1c levels within three months, stabilizing thereafter. Elderly patients (above 55 years) showed a more pronounced decrease in HbA1c and an increase in fasting insulin.

Study published: 2021-04-29

Innovative treatments improve Type 1 Diabetes outcomes

Positive outcomes from these innovative treatments include improved glycemic control, reduced incidence of diabetes-related complications, and enhanced quality of life for patients. The use of CGMs and insulin pumps has been associated with lower HbA1c levels and fewer hospitalizations due to diabetes-related issues.

Study published: 2024-07-26

Self-management improves diabetes quality of life

The study found that self-management interventions significantly improved self-care behaviors and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, leading to better management of their condition and prevention of complications.

Study published: 2022-06-28

Diet and exercise improve outcomes for pregnant women with gestational diabetes

The study found that pregnant women diagnosed with GDM had a higher gestational age at diagnosis in the third trimester and a preference for cesarean sections. Effective management of GDM can lead to improved maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Study published: 2022-12-13

Mindfulness reduces diabetes distress

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

Study published: 2023-12-29

Insulin therapy reduces kidney damage in older patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease

The study identifies gender, age, duration of T2D, and comorbidities as major risk factors for DKD, providing insights for early management and intervention strategies.

Study published: 2022-12-08

Insulin therapy lowers blood sugar levels in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Both treatment groups showed similar rates of pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, macrosomia, and perinatal mortality. However, women in the metformin group experienced significantly less weight gain during pregnancy compared to those in the insulin group.

Study published: 2024-01-11

Adhering to the Mediterranean diet lowers pregnancy cardiometabolic risks for mothers.

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk scores at both 16 and 34 gestational weeks, indicating better health outcomes for both mother and child.

Study published: 2022-09-20

Metformin use reduces delirium risk in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus.

The study found that metformin use was associated with a 36% lower prevalence of delirium and a significant reduction in 3-year mortality rates among patients with diabetes, indicating potential protective benefits of metformin against these adverse outcomes.

Study published: 2022-04-03

Gastrointestinal medications affect blood glucose

Identification of 29 significant features associated with blood glucose levels, including 24 medications, which may improve glycemic management and patient safety in hospitalized individuals.

Study published: 2024-08-02

Intensive anticoagulation reduces thromboembolism risk in diabetic COVID-19 patients.

The study found that addressing thromboembolism risk in diabetic patients with COVID-19 pneumonia could improve clinical outcomes and reduce the incidence of adverse events.

Study published: 2021-04-20

Precision treatment for monogenic diabetes

Positive outcomes include effective glycemic control with sulfonylureas in HNF1A-diabetes, improved glycemic control with thiamine in SLC19A2-diabetes, and no deterioration in HbA1c in GCK-related hyperglycemia upon discontinuation of glucose-lowering therapy.

Study published: 2023-05-12

GLP-1 impacts hypoglycemia response post-surgery

The study found that endogenous GLP-1 contributes to the impaired post-meal glucose counterregulatory response to hypoglycemia in non-diabetic subjects after bariatric surgery, indicating a preserved glucagonostatic effect under hypoglycemic conditions.

Study published: 2023-09-22

GLP-1 receptor agonists improve kidney health in Type II Diabetes patients.

The treatment led to the identification of 329 urinary peptides, with 70 significantly affected by GLP-1R agonist treatment. Notably, there was a downregulation of MMP proteases and urinary collagen peptides, indicating a beneficial effect on kidney and vascular health.

Study published: 2023-05-05

Dolutegravir causes hyperglycemia in youth

Health education on adverse events related to DTG was protective against hyperglycemia, suggesting that informed patients may have better outcomes.

Study published: 2023-12-06

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors may preserve cognitive function in older adults with Type 2 diabetes

The study found that DPP4I users had similar rates of cognitive decline, altered mental status events, and functional decline compared to SU users, suggesting that DPP4Is may not markedly reduce these rates but do not rule out potential benefits either.

Study published: 2021-09-05

Diet and Metformin Impact Glycemia

The study found that women using diet plus metformin had significantly higher mean glucose levels and area under the curve (AUC) compared to those on diet alone. Additionally, higher protein intake was associated with lower mean glucose levels and AUC, suggesting dietary protein may help manage dysglycemia.

Study published: 2022-10-03

Continuous glucose monitors reveal variable blood sugar responses in healthy adults

The study found weak to moderate correlations in glycemic responses to duplicate meals, indicating variability in individual responses.

Study published: 2023-06-15

Maintenance hemodialysis improves glycemic control in diabetic chronic kidney disease patients.

The study found that adherence to antidiabetic medications was positively linked with better glycemic control. Patients using glucose-free dialysates had a higher risk of achieving HbA1c <6%.

Study published: 2024-06-19

COVID-19 worsens diabetic emergencies

Positive outcomes include improved management of acute metabolic emergencies in diabetes patients with COVID-19, leading to reduced mortality rates when appropriate treatment protocols are followed. The study found that critical COVID-19 illness, combined DKA/HHS, and AKI were significant determinants of mortality, indicating that timely intervention can improve patient outcomes.

Study published: 2021-01-11

Hyperglycemia impacts ICU outcomes

Inclusion of blood glucose in predictive models marginally improved performance for predicting hospital mortality, particularly in non-diabetic patients.

Study published: 2023-05-02

Low-carb diet reduces glucagon's ability to raise blood sugar in type 1 diabetes.

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

Carbohydrate restriction does not affect glycaemia

No significant differences in glycaemic control were observed 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

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

Standard tuberculosis treatment delays recovery in patients with tuberculosis and diabetes.

The study found that while gene expression was modulated by treatment, the resolution of transcriptomic changes was slower in TB-DM patients, indicating a need for potentially prolonged treatment or host-directed therapies to improve outcomes.

Study published: 2022-02-08

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

SGLT2I users had significantly lower incidences of cataracts (4.54% vs. 6.64%) and diabetic retinopathy (3.65% vs. 6.19%) compared to DPP4I users. 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

Anemia increases gestational diabetes risk

The study found that 31% of anemic pregnant women were diagnosed with GDM among the 312 cases studied. Early detection and management of GDM can lead to better maternal and neonatal outcomes, reducing the risk of complications associated with both conditions.

Study published: 2024-04-08

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 and lower rates of postoperative diabetes.

Study published: 2024-01-15

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

Effective management of T2DM through timely treatment intensification can lead to improved glycaemic control, reducing the risk of long-term micro- and macrovascular complications.

Study published: 2023-07-16

Bempedoic acid lowers LDL-C effectively in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Bempedoic acid significantly lowered LDL-C, total cholesterol, non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, apolipoprotein B, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in both MetS and non-MetS patients. Notably, reductions in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fasting plasma glucose were observed only in patients with MetS.

Study published: 2023-03-05

Lutein and Zeaxanthin improve blood glucose

Significant reduction in HbA1c levels in the treatment group compared to the placebo group, along with stable kidney and liver function markers throughout the study.

Study published: 2023-09-29