

diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Diabetologia | Added Aug 22, 2021
Does continuous insulin infusion protect against diabetic eye disease?
This study looked at continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions (CSII) for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR; eye disease). It found that compared to multiple daily injections of insulin (MDI), CSII resulted in a less worsening of DR.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Scientific reports | Added Aug 19, 2021
Are vitamin B12 injections more effective than vitamin B12 tablets for treating diabetic nerve damage?
This study compared mecobalamin (vitamin B12) injections with mecobalamin tablets for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN; nerve damage). It showed that after 8 weeks of treatment, patients treated with mecobalamin injections showed signs of nerves being repaired, while no effects were seen in those taking the tablets.


diabetes mellitus | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Aug 17, 2021
Is tirzepatide as effective as semaglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes?
This study looked at tirzepatide, a new treatment for type 2 diabetes, compared to semaglutide (Ozempic). It found that, depending on the dose, tirzepatide was similarly or more effective at controlling blood glucose than semaglutide.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Nutrients | Added Aug 15, 2021
Can supplements reduce inflammation for pregnant women with gestational diabetes?
This review looked at whether antioxidant supplements can reduce inflammation for women with diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes; GDM). It found that supplements including omega-3, vitamin D, and magnesium reduced oxidation in the body for these women.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Aug 10, 2021
Weight-loss surgery, diabetes, and long-term health
This review looked at whether bariatric (weight-loss) surgery (BS) improves life expectancy for adults with or without type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that BS improved life expectancy for people with diabetes by 9.3 years.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: International urology and nephrology | Added Aug 08, 2021
Can piperazine ferulate help to prevent diabetic kidney disease?
This study looked at the use of piperazine ferulate (PF) in diabetic patients. It found that adding PF to angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) treatment helped to protect kidney function in patients with diabetes.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology | Added Aug 02, 2021
Evaluating thinking and reasoning performance in adults with type 1 diabetes over the long-term
This long-term study looked at mental sharpness and coordination as adults age with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that blood sugar control over the previous 30 years influences later coordination and memory.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Lancet (London, England) | Added Jul 31, 2021
Does real-time glucose monitoring improve diabetic control in patients with type 1 diabetes?
This study compared two methods of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that compared to intermittent monitoring, real-time monitoring led to better glucose control and reduced risk of severe hypoglycemia.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Jul 26, 2021
Can eye drops with citicoline and vitamin B12 help to prevent worsening of diabetic eye disease?
This study looked at the use of citicoline and vitamin B12 eye drops (OMK2) to prevent diabetic retinopathy (DR; eye disease) in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that using these drops for 36 months improved eye function tests.

diabetes mellitus | Research | 10 pages | source: PLOS ONE | Added Jul 23, 2021
Can an eye exam be used to check for diabetic nerve disease?
This study looked at the relationship between changes in the retinal nerves (diabetic retinopathy; DR) and changes in the nerves of the hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy; DN) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It found that tests that monitor the retinal nerves such as OCTA which is a quick and inexpensive test, could be used to identify patients with DN who need further nerve investigations.