diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Plos Medicine | Added Jun 04, 2020
Does increasing fiber improve the health of patients with type 1, type 2 and pre-diabetes?
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.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Jun 02, 2020
Which methods of monitoring blood glucose and administering insulin are better for patients with type 1 diabetes?
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.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism | Added Dec 25, 2019
Evaluating risk of low blood sugar in patients with diabetes taking insulin degludec
This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of switching to insulin degludec (Tresiba) in patients with diabetes mellitus. This study concluded that patients had better blood glucose control and a lower risk of low blood sugar after switching.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Dec 09, 2019
Is the off-label use of type-2 diabetes medications in type 1 diabetes causing increased rates of diabetic ketoacidosis?
This study examined the frequency of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the resulting rates of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The study concluded that while the proportion of SGLT2 use in T1D is small, there is a significant associated risk of DKA.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications | Added Aug 25, 2019
Evaluating symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with diabetes mellitus
This study investigated how common symptoms of anxiety and depression are amongst patients with diabetes mellitus. This study concluded that 1 in 10 patients had symptoms of both anxiety and depression.
diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | Added Aug 11, 2019
Increasing doses of sotagliflozin in patients with type 1 diabetes
This study wanted to find out the effect of the medication sotagliflozin (Zynquista) at different doses on the blood sugar levels and weight of people with type 1 diabetes. The study found that at higher doses, sotagliflozin decreased the blood sugar levels and weight of these patients.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice | Added Apr 24, 2019
Iron deficiency and depression in type 1 diabetes
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between iron deficiency and depression in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that there was an association between iron deficiency and depression and reduced quality of life in T1D.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Diabetes Care | Added Apr 08, 2019
High uric acid associated with heart and kidney disease in type 1 diabetes
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between uric acid levels and the risk of heart and kidney disease in type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding was that patients with high uric acid levels had a higher risk of kidney disease, heart attacks, strokes, and death.
diabetes mellitus | Clinical Trial | Added Apr 03, 2019
Looking for diabetic patients with slowed digestion to test relamorelin treatment
This trial is examining the safety and effectiveness of relamorelin on diabetic gastroparesis (slowed digestion in diabetic patients). The main outcome to be measured will be the percentage of patients with gastroparesis symptoms.
diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Nutrition & diabetes | Added Mar 31, 2019
Vitamin D and diabetic foot ulcers: is there a link?
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.