A quasi-experimental Nigerian trial finds a print-based educational module with leaflets and reminders significantly improves diabetes self-care practices versus no intervention. PICO summary and commentary.
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Summary: In patients with diabetes receiving care in primary healthcare institutions, personalized patient education using the CAPDCA (collection-assessment-plan-do-check-aggrandizement) iterative model…
A small pilot RCT finds early automated insulin delivery is feasible and well accepted in underresourced youth with new type 1 diabetes, with a non-significant trend toward better glucose control. PICO summary and commentary.
A six-arm trial finds combined training plus astaxanthin best improves oxidative and inflammatory markers in women with type 2 diabetes, but glycaemic gains come from exercise, not the supplement. PICO summary and commentary.
Summary: In adults with overweight or obesity who received oral vancomycin for seven days, oral supplementation with 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) for…
An RCT finds adding a ketogenic diet to dulaglutide improves glucose, lipids, insulin resistance, sleep, and quality of life more than dulaglutide alone in type 2 diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
Summary: In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus having baseline HbA1c less than 7.5% (well-controlled diabetes), administration of AntiAGE-Biom probiotic…
Summary: In overweight/obese adults diagnosed with prediabetes, concurrent aerobic and resistance training combined with daily supplementation of microencapsulated persimmon-karonda polyphenols…
A small crossover trial finds mulberry leaf and corn silk extracts inhibit digestive enzymes in vitro but do not lower post-meal glucose overall in prediabetes, only in an overweight subgroup. PICO summary and commentary.
A qualitative study finds African American adults need culturally adapted versions of US Dietary Guidelines patterns to improve acceptability and adherence for diabetes prevention. PICO summary and commentary.