A mixed-methods comparison of 76 primary care practices found that having a diabetes care and education specialist was the only characteristic distinguishing those that chose self-paced versus virtually supported CGM implementation. PICO summary and expert commentary.
Browsing: Type 2 Diabetes
Landmark trials and recent evidence on type 2 diabetes management, glucose-lowering therapy, and outcomes.
A small double-blind RCT in 38 patients with type 2 diabetes and coronary disease found pre-operative liraglutide gave better intra-operative glucose control and described regional epicardial fat microRNA patterns. PICO summary and expert commentary.
A three-arm RCT finds moxibustion plus low-dose tadalafil outperforms either alone for diabetic erectile dysfunction, in an unblinded single-centre setting. PICO summary and commentary.
An RCT finds Wuziyuye Decoction improves sperm motility and concentration over L-carnitine in diabetic men, but without improving pregnancy rates. PICO summary and commentary.
Clinical Context Type 2 diabetes affects male fertility through multiple interconnected mechanisms. Chronic hyperglycemia generates oxidative stress that damages sperm…
Clinical Context Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 35-75% of men with diabetes mellitus, with prevalence increasing with diabetes duration, poor glycemic…
A small RCT finds a diabetes self-management app increased patients’ perceived disease threat, highlighting digital health’s psychological effects. PICO summary and commentary.
A J-DOIT2 secondary analysis finds prior dropout history strongly predicts future dropout from diabetes care, with very high HbA1c a further risk marker. PICO summary and commentary.
An RCT finds curcumin lowers blood pressure, LDL, and inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetes but does not change HbA1c or glucose. PICO summary and expert commentary.
An RCT finds prophylactic antibiotics give no benefit after simple tooth extraction in well-controlled type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and expert commentary.