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Can cardiovascular risk factors be reduced by consumption of soymilk and probiotics in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Can cardiovascular risk factors be reduced by consumption of soymilk and probiotics in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Posted by on May 28, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the effects of consuming soymilk and probiotics on risk factors related to heart and blood vessel diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study showed that the consumption of soymilk with probiotics might improve cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in these patients. Some background T2D is a...

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How does physical activity affect the occurrence of major diabetes-related complications?

How does physical activity affect the occurrence of major diabetes-related complications?

Posted by on Apr 30, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated evidence on the association between physical activity and major diabetes-related complications in patients with diabetes. The authors concluded that physical activity was associated with a reduction in the occurrence of major diabetes-related complications, even if performed at levels lower than recommended. Some...

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Is intermittent fasting safe and effective for individuals with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes?

Is intermittent fasting safe and effective for individuals with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes?

Posted by on Apr 15, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of intermittent fasting (IF) for 3 non-consecutive days a week, over a period of 12 weeks in people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that this dietary approach was safe and effective for controlling blood glucose, reducing total daily insulin requirements,...

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How safe and effective is orally delivered insulin for patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes?

How safe and effective is orally delivered insulin for patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes?

Posted by on Apr 15, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the safety and effectiveness of different doses of an oral insulin capsule formulation (Capsulin™) to patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that twice-daily, orally administered Capsulin at a dose of 150 international units (IU) was safe and resulted in a significant lowering...

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Can vitamin B12 supplementation improve the symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes?

Can vitamin B12 supplementation improve the symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes?

Posted by on Apr 15, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review assessed the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation on clinical outcomes when used alone or combined with other treatments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PN). The authors concluded that a greater reduction of PN symptoms occurred with the use of B12 supplementation alone or in combination with other treatments compared to...

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How effective and safe are ultra-rapid insulin analogues in insulin pumps for patients with type 1 diabetes?

How effective and safe are ultra-rapid insulin analogues in insulin pumps for patients with type 1 diabetes?

Posted by on Mar 26, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review assessed the effectiveness and safety of ultra-rapid insulin analogs (URIAs) with continuous subcutaneous insulin systems (CSII) in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors concluded that URIAs were compatible with CSII systems and had a better glucose-lowering effect after meals compared to rapid-acting insulin...

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How can counselling affect pancreatic beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes?

How can counselling affect pancreatic beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Posted by on Mar 26, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study analyzed the long-term effect of behavioral counseling on increasing daily physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary (SED) time on changes in beta-cell (β-cell) function and glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors concluded that increasing moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity...

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Is real time glucose monitoring better than intermittent scanning for patients with type 1 diabetes?

Is real time glucose monitoring better than intermittent scanning for patients with type 1 diabetes?

Posted by on Mar 5, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared intermittent scanning continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) with real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that compared to isCGM, rt CGM resulted in increased time spent in range and improved blood glucose control in these patients.  Some background...

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Benefits of combination treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

Benefits of combination treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

Posted by on Mar 5, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of combinations of anti-depressive medication for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) in patients with diabetes. The study showed that combination treatment improved pain in these patients and was well tolerated.  Some background DPNP occurs in patients...

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Reviewing the significance of very low carbohydrate diets in type 2 diabetes.

Reviewing the significance of very low carbohydrate diets in type 2 diabetes.

Posted by on Mar 5, 2023 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared the effect of very low carbohydrate (VLC) or ketogenic diets (KDs) with higher carbohydrate diets in patients with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that reduced levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and triglycerides may occur with VLC or KDs, but with limited advantages over other diets. Some...

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