An RCT finds 660 nm photobiomodulation reduces diabetic foot ulcer area but does not beat 904 nm; ≥8 J/cm² works best. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
Browsing: Diabetes
Evidence summaries and landmark trials across type 1, type 2, prevention, glycaemic control, complications, and diabetes technology.
An RCT finds interdisciplinary care with family empowerment improves blood pressure, glucose, and quality of life in comorbid hypertension and diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
A translational study finds rhPTH(1-34) outperforms alendronate for bone density in diabetic osteoporosis, a low-turnover state. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
A 12-month RCT finds curcumin 1500 mg daily reduces liver fat, stiffness, and HbA1c in obese type 2 diabetes with MASLD. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
An RCT secondary analysis finds probiotics plus omega-3 do not significantly improve beta-cell function versus placebo in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.
An RCT finds pictorial foot-care education improves knowledge and self-care in an underserved diabetic population, without measuring ulcers. PICO summary and expert commentary.
The SLowDOWN phase III RCT finds sitagliptin preserves hip bone density in women with type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary for clinicians.
A small RCT finds flaxseed oil reduces platelet aggregability but not other risk markers in type 2 diabetes, with no ApoE genotype effect. PICO summary and expert commentary.
An RCT reports topical Wharton’s jelly stem cell exosomes dramatically speed diabetic foot ulcer healing, though the control healing time invites caution. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A cluster RCT finds a structured personalised education model markedly improves glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes, though intensity limits generalisability. PICO summary and commentary.