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Recently added diabetes research, organized by intervention and outcome.

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Last updated: Sep 12, 20261,338 studies indexed

September 2026

Added to Dediabetes Sep 9, 2026Non Randomized CT

One-step screening may improve GDM diagnosis in high-risk pregnant women

This study compared one-step versus two-step screening methods for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and found a higher diagnosis rate in the one-step group.

Interventions
50-g glucose challenge test (GCT) plus 75-g OGTTOral glucose tolerance test
Outcomes
Emergency cesarean section rateGestational diabetes mellitus incidenceHypertensive disorder in pregnancy (HDP)+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 3, 2026RCTs

Retatrutide reduces hunger and overeating in type 2 diabetes

Higher doses of retatrutide significantly reduced perceived hunger and overall appetite in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to placebo.

Interventions
Retatrutide 0.5 mgRetatrutide 12 mgRetatrutide 4 mg+1 more
Outcomes
Dietary RestraintEating Inventory DisinhibitionEating Inventory Perceived Hunger+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 3, 2026RCTs

Magnesium and potassium improve insomnia in diabetic patients

This study investigated the effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia in diabetic patients, finding significant improvements in insomnia severity and hormonal levels.

Interventions
Combined magnesium and potassium supplementsMagnesium oxidePotassium
Outcomes
Insomnia SeveritySerum cortisolSerum melatonin
Added to Dediabetes Sep 2, 2026RCTs

Nutrition Data Validates Dietary Intake for Type 1 Diabetes

The study evaluated the web-based program Nutrition Data for assessing energy and macronutrient intake against 24-hour recalls, finding no significant differences.

Interventions
Nutrition Data
Outcomes
Alcohol useCarbohydrate intakeDaily intake of saturated fat in grams+6 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 1, 2026RCTs

Empagliflozin/linagliptin preserves renal function better than metformin/insulin

This study compared the renal hemodynamic effects of empagliflozin/linagliptin versus metformin/insulin glargine in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant changes in renal function metrics.

Interventions
Empagliflozin and LinagliptinSequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine
Outcomes
Change in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)Change in Renal Vascular Resistance (RVR)Estimated glomerular filtration rate
Added to Dediabetes Sep 1, 2026RCTs

Exenatide does not affect renal function in type 2 diabetes

This study investigated the acute renal effects of exenatide in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding no significant impact on glomerular filtration rate.

Interventions
Exenatide
Outcomes
Blood glucoseChange in Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)Diastolic blood pressure+10 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 1, 2026RCTs

Black tea with inulin improves glucose control in type 2 diabetes

This study examined the effects of black tea drinks with inulin and dextrin on postprandial plasma glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in glycaemia compared to a placebo.

Interventions
Black tea drinks with inulin and dextrin (BTID)
Outcomes
Decreased risk of significant PG fluctuations after consuming black tea with inulinIncidence of non-cardiovascular deathMixed-meal-test glycaemia change at 1 hour+5 more

August 2026

Added to Dediabetes Aug 29, 2026RCTs

Intervention improves prescribing of diabetes medications

This study evaluated a quality improvement intervention aimed at increasing the adoption of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RAs in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, resulting in a significant increase in prescribing rates.

Interventions
Quality Improvement Intervention
Outcomes
Comparison of Prescribing Rates in Diabetes MedicationsPrescribing Rate of GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsRate of SGLT2 Inhibitors Prescribing
Added to Dediabetes Aug 29, 2026RCTs

DREAM improves HbA1c in Cambodian-Americans with depression

The DREAM trial investigated diabetes prevention in Cambodian-Americans with depression, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and depressive symptoms with specific interventions.

Interventions
Eat, Walk, Sleep (EWS)
Outcomes
Depression scoreHbA1cInsulin resistance

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