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Latest Diabetes Research

Recently added diabetes research, organized by intervention and outcome.

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Last updated: Sep 12, 20261,338 studies indexed

August 2026

Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Mouthrinses improve periodontal health in diabetes

This study evaluated the effects of essential-oil-containing mouthrinses on periodontal health in individuals with diabetes, finding significant improvements in oral health indicators.

Interventions
Alcohol-containing essential oil mouthrinse (ACEO)
Outcomes
Mean Expanded Bleeding Index (EBI)Mean Modified Gingival Index (MGI)Mean Turesky Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TPI)+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Ghrelin and TNF-α Levels Linked to Periodontal Health in Diabetes

This study investigated the role of ghrelin and TNF-α levels as biomarkers for periodontal disease severity in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant reductions in both biomarkers after non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Interventions
Non-surgical periodontal treatment
Outcomes
Bleeding on probingClinical attachment levelGhrelin levels measured in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Mindfulness intervention reduces diabetes distress in veterans.

A technology-supported mindfulness intervention integrated into diabetes care showed improvements in diabetes distress among veterans, but no significant intervention effects were observed.

Interventions
DSMES
Outcomes
Body weightChange in PTSD symptomsDepression score+6 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Blended psychological intervention improves multimorbidity outcomes in primary care

This study evaluated a blended low-intensity psychological intervention for patients with multimorbidity in primary care, finding significant improvements in several health outcomes.

Interventions
Improved Treatment as Usual (iTAU)Improved Treatment as Usual (iTAU) combined with a blended low-intensity psychological intervention
Outcomes
Change in Positive Affect ScoreChange in self-reported perceived health statusComposite multimorbidity score+7 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 15, 2026RCTs

Personalized support improves walking adherence in type 2 diabetes

Ecological momentary assessment, goal-setting, and personalized phone-calls to support interval walking training in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Interventions
High-intensity interval exercise
Outcomes
Accumulated time of interval walking trainingExperience with the clinical trialUsability of ecological momentary assessment based on response rates and self-reported satisfaction
Added to Dediabetes Aug 15, 2026RCTs

Short-term glucocorticoids decrease insulin secretion in type 2 diabetes

This study examined the effects of short-term high-dose glucocorticoid exposure on beta-cell function in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant changes in glucose and insulin metrics.

Interventions
Prednisone 40 mg daily for 3 days
Outcomes
C-peptideChange in insulinogenic index from baseline to week 12Glucose area under the curve (AUC)+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 15, 2026RCTs

GLP-1RA improves metabolic outcomes in MASLD

This study compared the effects of GLP-1RA treatment and lifestyle-induced weight loss in participants with MASLD, finding significant improvements in glucose handling and fasting lipids with GLP-1RA.

Interventions
Lifestyle intervention for prediabetesLiraglutide
Outcomes
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)Changes in Circulating MMP-10 Levels After GLP-1RA WithdrawalChanges in FGF-23 levels after GLP-1RA withdrawal+7 more

July 2026

Added to Dediabetes Jul 21, 2026RCTs

Semaglutide improves vascular and liver function in type 2 diabetes

This study investigated the effects of semaglutide on vascular and liver function in patients with type 2 diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, finding significant improvements in various health markers.

Interventions
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitorsSemaglutide
Outcomes
Change in aortic pulse wave velocity from baseline to week 24Controlled attenuation parameterFIB-4 index+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 21, 2026RCTs

5:2 Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

The IDEATE study examined the effects of a 5:2 diet and exercise on glycemic control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in HbA1c levels with the diet.

Interventions
5:2 dietExercise therapy
Outcomes
Adiposity indicesBody weightHbA1c+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 21, 2026RCTs

Weight loss improves metabolic outcomes in obese patients with diabetes

This study compared the effects of liraglutide and lifestyle counseling on metabolic outcomes in obese individuals with prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes, finding comparable improvements in key metrics.

Interventions
Behavioral counselingLiraglutide
Outcomes
BMIReduction in MASLD extent after weight lossReduction of IL-1β levels after weight loss+1 more

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