In a nutshell This review looked at the effect of chromium supplements for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that chromium supplements improved blood glucose and insulin levels for these patients. Some background T2D is a condition in which the body does not respond well to the hormone insulin, which controls the amount of glucose (sugar)...
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In a nutshell This analysis compared diabetes treatments for how much of the time blood sugar is in the target range. It found that closed-loop systems, which combine a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and insulin pump, led to better outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Some background T1D is a disorder in which the body cannot produce the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether blood glucose control influenced heart disease and stroke for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that patients with better blood glucose control had a lower risk of heart disease and stroke over the following 8 years. Some background T2D is a disorder in which the body does not respond well to the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of weight loss surgery on sexual functioning for men with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that fewer men experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) following surgery. Some background T2D is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not respond well to the hormone insulin and cannot create enough insulin to...
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In a nutshell This study is evaluating the effect of medically tailored meals and nutrition education via tele-health for patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The outcomes include changes in blood glucose control, body weight, and confidence in self-managing care. This study is taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United...
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In a nutshell This study compared patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) switching to either insulin glargine 300 (Toujeo) or insulin glargine 100 (Lantus). It found that both types of insulin glargine improved blood glucose control, and insulin glargine 300 had a lower risk of hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose levels) outside of a clinical...
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In a nutshell This review looked at whether metformin (Glucophage) can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer for patients with diabetes. It found that patients who had been treated with metformin may have a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Some background Patients with diabetes are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer occurs...
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In a nutshell This analysis looked at whether prediabetes affects heart health or overall survival. It found that people with prediabetes have higher rates of heart attack, stroke, and mortality. Some background Prediabetes is a condition in which the body’s ability to handle glucose (sugar) is worse than normal. Over time, roughly 70% of...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects on heart disease for SGLT2 inhibitors vs DPP-4 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that patients using SGLT2 inhibitor medications had lower rates of heart failure, heart attack, and stroke. Some background T2D is a disorder of high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. T2D...
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In a nutshell This study looked at adding testosterone undecanoate (Aveed) to standard therapy for men with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and low testosterone levels. It found that men treated with testosterone had better long-term outcomes and that a third of patients achieved remission from diabetes. Some background T2D is a metabolic disorder in which the...
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In a nutshell This study compared the risk of severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose levels) with insulin glargine-100 (Lantus) and insulin glargine-300 (Toujeo) for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that both medications improved glucose control, and insulin glargine-300 had a lower risk of hypoglycemia. Some background T1D is...
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In a nutshell This review analysis looked at whether psyllium fiber supplements benefit patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that psyllium improves LDL cholesterol and blood sugar control for patients with T2D. Some background Diabetes is a metabolic condition in which the body cannot reduce high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood....
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