In a nutshell The aim of this study was to look at the association between low vitamin D and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) in patients with diabetes. The main finding of the study was that severe vitamin D deficiency was associated with an increased risk of DFU. Some background DFU is a common complication of diabetes. DFU can cause a lot of pain, be...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a fixed combination of lixisenatide (Lyxumia) and insulin glargine (Lantus) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in older patients. The main finding of the study was that a lixisenatide/insulin glargine (iGlarLixi; Soliqua) combination improved blood...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of licogliflozin on body weight and gut hormones in patients with obesity with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D). The main finding of the study was that licogliflozin treatment resulted in weight loss and favorable metabolic changes in these patients. Some background Obesity is an...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fiber in the diet on diabetic kidney disease. The main outcome of the study was that a vegetarian dietary pattern may have a beneficial effect on kidney function. Some background Diet and lifestyle changes are a major part of treatment for both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D)....
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You’ve followed the diets, you’ve increased your exercise, and you still can’t lose weight. The problem may be related to the composition of your gut bacteria. Gut Bacteria and Weight Loss In a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers found evidence pointing to gut bacteria, “gut microbiota” hindering weight...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to examine the effects of sotagliflozin added to insulin on blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that sotagliflozin and insulin together improved blood sugar control in T1D. Some background The main treatment of T1D is insulin (the hormone...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to compare blood sugar control and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who were treated with canagliflozin compared to sitagliptin. The main finding was that patients treated with canagliflozin had better blood sugar control and greater weight loss than those treated with sitagliptin. Some...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate blood sugar levels during breastfeeding in mothers with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that breastfeeding at night time rarely caused hypoglycemia in comparison to women with T1D that were not breastfeeding. Some background The World Health Organization recommends...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to monitor blood pressure changes with empagliflozin (Jardiance) treatment and normal blood pressure treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and uncontrolled night time high blood pressure. The main finding of the study was that these patients had reductions in their blood pressure when empagliflozin was...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study is to investigate if eye drop medication (timolol) for high eye pressure (glaucoma) could help to heal diabetic foot ulcers. The main outcomes to be measured will be the time it takes for ulcers to heal and the level of timolol in the blood. This study is being carried out in California, the United States. The details...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is comparing the effectiveness of G-Pen (Glucagon Injection) to GlucaGen® Hypokit® (Glucagon) in the treatment of hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main outcome to be measured is the number of patients with an increase in blood sugar levels within 30 minutes after rescue medication. The...
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In a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate if reducing basal insulin rate (BRR) 90-minutes before exercise was better at preventing hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose) than suspending the insulin pump (pump suspension; PS) in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding was that BRR 90-minutes before exercise improved blood glucose...
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