Browsing: Diabetes

Summary: In adults with type 2 diabetes (n=40), Dibifree dietary phytomix (15 g/day) as add-on therapy significantly reduced HbA1c, fasting/postprandial…

A 7-month crossover trial finds a dietary phytomix (Dibifree) reduces HbA1c and glucose and body fat in type 2 diabetes, with effects sustained after washout, though the study was biotech-affiliated. PICO summary and commentary.

A feasibility pilot finds remote walking coaching is acceptable and mitigates late-pregnancy activity decline in pregnancy hyperglycaemia, with only a preliminary suggestion of neonatal benefit. PICO summary and commentary.

A pilot study finds a computer-vision food-photo app estimates energy intake about as well as 24-hour recall, but both underestimate true intake versus measured expenditure. PICO summary and commentary.

An RCT finds telemedicine-based home care achieves wound healing comparable to in-person care for diabetic foot ulcers, with no significant difference in healing but better self-management. PICO summary and commentary.

A machine-learning analysis of the VISTA trial finds aflibercept better preserves photoreceptor ellipsoid-zone integrity and reduces retinal fluid than laser in diabetic macular edema, with structure correlating with vision. PICO summary and commentary.

The FIVE-STAR mechanistic trial finds finerenone does not change arterial stiffness but reduces albuminuria in diabetic kidney disease, pointing to an intraglomerular-pressure mechanism. PICO summary and commentary.

Summary: In patients with complex diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) involving exposed bone, tendon, muscle, and/or joint capsule with controlled osteomyelitis…

A multicentre RCT finds adding cryopreserved amniotic membrane to standard care does not significantly improve healing in complex diabetic foot ulcers, though both arms healed well and it was safe. PICO summary and commentary.

Summary: In adults with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes (mean age 47.9 years, 74% female) referred for physical activity intervention,…