Summary: In adults with infected diabetic foot ulcers requiring microbiological sampling, tissue sampling to identify causative pathogens through biopsy or…
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Structured PICO summaries for doctors and healthcare professionals, covering population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, expert commentary, and references across diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, and cardiometabolic medicine.
Summary: In adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=62), cognitive motor dual-task blindfold training (CMDBT) combined with moderate-intensity aerobic…
Summary: In community-dwelling adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=120) stratified by clinical risk level, a three-tiered linkage management model…
A 12-week RCT finds adding cognitive-motor dual-task blindfold training to exercise improves cognitive scores more than exercise alone in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
An ASCOT analysis finds high blood pressure variability is strongly linked to worse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in diabetes, with amlodipine-based therapy reducing events partly via lower variability. PICO summary and commentary.
A 2-year RCT follow-up finds Tai Chi preserves cognition and executive/visuospatial function in older adults with diabetes and mild cognitive impairment, beating health education and walking. PICO summary and commentary.
A small open-label RCT finds early NPH insulin plus infusion speeds resolution of severe DKA and delays rebound hyperglycaemia, without a significant difference in hypoglycaemia. PICO summary and commentary.
Clinical Context Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects 6-9% of pregnancies globally and is associated with significant maternal and fetal complications.…
Summary: In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus enrolled in a community residency training program, a three-tiered linkage management model…
A 3-month MOBILE analysis finds CGM lowers HbA1c more than fingerstick monitoring and reduces hypoglycaemia in basal-insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, with benefits within a week. PICO summary and commentary.