A qualitative study finds most interviewed patients describe positive experiences and symptom relief with acupuncture for diabetic neuropathy, but it cannot prove efficacy. PICO summary and commentary.
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A phase-3 secondary analysis finds enavogliflozin lowers leptin independent of weight in type 2 diabetes, while the adiponectin rise was weight-dependent. PICO summary and commentary.
The 4-year DAPAHEART follow-up finds dapagliflozin raises coronary flow reserve by 34% and reduces epicardial fat, apparently independent of weight loss. PICO summary and commentary.
An RCT finds triple therapy with a statin, SGLT2 inhibitor, and PCSK9 inhibitor lowers lipids more than monotherapy in ischemic heart disease. PICO summary and commentary.
Clinical Context Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) requires intensive management during a brief but critical window—typically 12-16 weeks from diagnosis to…
Summary: In vulnerable populations with diabetes, leveraging social needs assessment (SNA) with an intensive Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (iDSMES)…
A cross-sectional study finds ultra-processed food intake is not linked to glucose or body size in type 2 diabetes, but is associated with higher LDL cholesterol. PICO summary and commentary.
A pilot crossover study finds single- and multi-joint resistance exercise both lower glucose acutely in type 2 diabetes, but neither beats a no-exercise control. PICO summary and commentary.
An RCT finds a medical Internet-of-Things lifestyle model lowers fasting glucose and reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. PICO summary and commentary.
A crossover study finds protein raises GLP-1 longer while carbohydrate drives a bigger insulin and GIP response, with protein increasing nitrogen excretion. PICO summary and commentary.