In a nutshell This article looked at the effectiveness of dulaglutide (Trulicity) compared to insulin glargine (Lantus) for patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that dulaglutide is more effective for these patients compared to insulin glargine. Some background Metformin is recommended as a first-line treatment for...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness and safety of two types of non-insulin drugs used in combination to treat patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D). The results showed that the drug combination effectively reduced patients’ blood glucose levels and body weight and did not cause serious side effects. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study compared two ways to administer glucagon to stop hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) in patients with diabetes. The results showed that nasal glucagon (Baqsimi) was as effective as injectable glucagon, with similar side effects. Some background Patients with type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) often take...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether liraglutide (Victoza) can aid in weight loss for patients with diabetes who are overweight or obese. It found that liraglutide led to increased weight loss when used with diet and exercise in these patients. Some background Type 2 diabetes develops when the body stops responding to the hormone insulin....
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In a nutshell This study compared two methods of monitoring blood glucose and administering insulin to see which was most effective for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The authors found that a continuous glucose monitor paired with an insulin pump was more effective at controlling blood glucose levels. Some background Patients with T1D...
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In a nutshell This study examined if an increase of fiber in the diet improved diabetes-related and other symptoms of health in patients with type 1, type 2 and pre-diabetes. The authors found that high-fiber diets improved blood glucose and cholesterol levels and patients’ survival. Some background Patients with type 1...
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In a nutshell This study compared two insulin types – degludec (Tresiba) and glargine (Lantus) – to see which was better at reducing blood glucose levels before hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose levels) occurred. The study found that degludec improved blood glucose levels for longer than glargine before patients experienced...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether metformin (Glucophage) therapy improved mental functioning in patients with type 2 diabetes. The authors concluded that metformin significantly improved mental functioning in these patients. Some background Metformin is recommended as a first-line treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Most...
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In a nutshell This study examined if patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) who followed a healthy or Mediterranean diet had a higher quality of life. The authors found that patients who followed the Mediterranean diet had a better quality of life, but neither diet improved patients’ satisfaction with treatment. Some background An essential...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of drinking magnesium-rich balanced deep-sea water in patients with prediabetes. This study found that this deep-sea water improved insulin sensitivity in these patients. Some background Individuals with prediabetes have high blood glucose levels, but not high enough to be diagnosed...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated empagliflozin (Jardiance) and linagliptin (Tradjenta) for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study found that combining both drugs (Glyxambi) was more effective at lowering blood glucose levels than either medication alone, with similar side effects. Some background For patients with T2D, the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can help treat vision loss in patients with diabetes. This study found that TCM may help improve eye function and blood glucose levels for patients with diabetes who have DR. Some background In diabetes mellitus, patients have high levels of glucose (sugar) in...
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