In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term outcomes of testosterone replacement therapy in men with erectile dysfunction and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that long-term testosterone therapy may help improve glycemic (blood sugar) control, weight, and waist circumference in these patients. Some background About 70% of men with...
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Diabetic eye disease and its impact on heart and blood vessel disease
In a nutshell The study wanted to find out if severe diabetic retinopathy (damage to the eye caused by diabetes) had any impact on heart and blood vessel disease in patients with type 1 diabetes. The study found that severe diabetic retinopathy was associated with a higher risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease, in patients with type 1...
Read MoreEvaluating sitagliptin in combination with pre-mixed insulin for poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes
In a nutshell This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of adding sitagliptin (Januvia) to treatment with pre-mixed insulin in patients with poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that sitagliptin was well-tolerated and significantly improved glycemic (blood sugar) control in these patients. Some background As...
Read MoreWeight gain related to diet in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, and how that affects the fetus
In a nutshell This study investigated how weight gain in pregnant women with gestational diabetes affected growth of the fetus while in the uterus. The study found that by using diet, restricting weight gain in pregnant women with gestational diabetes resulted in healthier growth of the baby. Some background Gestational diabetes can occur during...
Read MoreUsing the ankle-brachial index to predict outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate how good the ankle-brachial index (which measures differences in blood pressure between the arm and the ankle) is at determining outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study found that a low ankle-brachial index was related to a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage in fingers...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of liraglutide on blood pressure and heart rate in patients with hypertension and T2D
In a nutshell This study determined the effects of liraglutide (Victoza) on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate in patients with hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure) and poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study concluded that liraglutide improved systolic BP (SBP; the first number of the BP which refers to the pressure when the heart...
Read MoreThe order of food and blood glucose
Were you the kid who wanted your food separated and not touching on your plate? Did you have an order to how you ate, saving the veggies and meat for last? Two research studies suggest that the order in which you eat the food on your plate can affect your blood sugar levels. In an unique pilot study conducted in 2015, researchers tested what happens to...
Read MoreGestational diabetes: Is it related to type 2 diabetes in the mother and obesity in the children?
In a nutshell This study investigated if gestational diabetes is associated with future diabetes issues in the mother after she gives birth, and if it is associated with obesity in the child she gave birth to. The study found that there was a higher risk in the mothers of future diabetes issues if she suffered from gestational diabetes during...
Read MoreEvaluating the risk of genital infections with SGLT2 inhibitors for Type 2 diabetes
In a nutshell This study evaluated the risk of genital infections in patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) treated with SGLT2 (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2) inhibitors. This study concluded that this therapy was associated with a 3-fold higher risk of genital infections in these patients. Some background SGLT2 inhibitors help the kidneys remove...
Read MoreEvaluating the effects of dapagliflozin on fatty liver and liver scarring in Type 2 diabetes
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effects of dapagliflozin (Farxiga) on the build-up of fat and scar tissue in the liver of patients with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and fatty liver disease. This study concluded that dapagliflozin may reduce fat buildup and scarring in the liver in these patients. Some background About 40 – 50% of patients with...
Read MoreHow the order of food intake impacts blood sugar in patients with pre-diabetes.
In a nutshell This study wanted to find out if the order a meal was consumed in had any impact on blood glucose for patients with pre-diabetes. The study found that patients who ate protein and vegetables before they ate carbohydrates had less variable blood glucose levels than those who ate carbohydrates first. Some background It has been found...
Read MoreEvaluating the long-term impact of glycemic control on dementia risk in older patients with Type 1 diabetes
In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of long-term glycemic (blood sugar) control on developing dementia in patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study concluded that higher HbA1c levels were associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. Some background The goal of T1D management is to reach and maintain normal glucose...
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