In a nutshell This review focused on the effects of curcumin on blood glucose and lipid (blood fat) levels in patients with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes (T2D). This analysis showed that curcumin has benefits for glucose metabolism and lipid functions in these patients. Some background T2D is a chronic disease closely related to overweight...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of intensive therapy on the occurrence of bone fractures in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The data showed that there was no increased risk of fractures with an intensive multifactorial intervention in these patients. Some background Patients with T2D are at increased risk of...
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In a nutshell This study tested the ability of henagliflozin (SHR3824) in controlling blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The authors found that henagliflozin alone was able to control glucose levels, reduce body weight and blood pressure in these patients. Some background Insulin is a hormone produced by the...
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In a nutshell This review looked at the effect of bariatric surgery (BS; weight loss surgery) on blood vessel damage for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. It found that people who had BS had fewer complications such as kidney disease or nerve damage. Some background T2D is a condition where the body cannot effectively control the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) which has not responded to medical treatment with vitrectomy and dexamethasone (Ozurdex) implant. This study showed that this treatment improved the vision of patients with DME. Some background DME is a condition affecting diabetic patients where fluid builds up at...
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In a nutshell This review looked at pregnancy planning and care for women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that preconception care and closely managing blood sugar during pregnancy can improve outcomes for both the mother and baby. Some background Pregnancy is always a time of bodily change. During pregnancy, blood glucose (sugar) and metabolism...
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In a nutshell This study explored the effect of sitagliptin (Januvia) on the function of pancreas cells in patients with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) receiving insulin therapy. The authors found that the combination of sitagliptin and insulin extends in time the ability of pancreas cells to produce insulin...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of treating diabetic macular edema (DME) with a treat and extend dosing regimen of aflibercept (Eylea). It found that after two years the number of injections was significantly reduced and their effectiveness was maintained. Some background DME is a common complication of...
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In a nutshell This study compared three weight-loss surgeries, gastric bypass with a 200-cm biliopancreatic limb (mRYGB), sleeve gastrectomy (SG), and greater curvature plication (GCP) in terms of sustained diabetes remission. They found that patients who had an mRYGB surgery and those with higher levels of a gut hormone called GLP-1...
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In a nutshell This study compared a combination of pioglitazone (Actos) and exenatide (Byetta) to insulin therapy for poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that more patients receiving pioglitazone and exenatide achieved blood glucose control compared to those receiving insulin. Some...
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In a nutshell This review compared the effects of two types of bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) on type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission over five years. It found that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) led to better diabetes outcomes than sleeve gastrectomy (SG). It also found that both types of surgery led to improvements in T2D. Some background T2D...
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In a nutshell This study compared weekly semaglutide (Ozempic) and daily sitagliptin (Januvia) for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in an Asian population. It showed that patients treated with semaglutide had a greater improvement in T2D control and increased weight loss compared to those treated with sitagliptin. Some...
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