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Latest Diabetes Research

Recently added diabetes research, organized by intervention and outcome.

Sorted by when Dediabetes added each study.

Last updated: Sep 12, 20261,338 studies indexed

September 2026

Added to Dediabetes Sep 2, 2026RCTs

Whey protein enhances glucose control in gestational diabetes.

This study evaluated the impact of pre-meal whey protein on glycaemic management in women with gestational diabetes, finding significant reductions in postprandial glucose levels.

Interventions
whey protein 20g
Outcomes
1 h postprandial glucose (early third trimester)1 h postprandial glucose (late third trimester)Diastolic blood pressure+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 1, 2026RCTs

Portfolio Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

The Portfolio Diet was studied for its effects on glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes, showing significant improvements in HbA1c levels.

Interventions
Portfolio Diet
Outcomes
Change in non-HDL cholesterol levelsDiastolic blood pressureHbA1c+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 1, 2026RCTs

SGLT2 Inhibitors Improve Vascular Compliance Despite Renal Function Decline

This study investigated the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on renal function and vascular compliance, finding a significant initial decline in renal function linked to improved vascular compliance.

Interventions
Empagliflozin and LinagliptinSequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine
Outcomes
Estimated glomerular filtration rateFemoral-ankle pulse wave velocity (faPWV) during acute hyperglycemia

August 2026

Added to Dediabetes Aug 29, 2026RCTs

isCGM does not improve sleep quality in young adults with T1D

This study evaluated the impact of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring on sleep patterns in adolescents and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding no significant differences in sleep outcomes between the two monitoring methods.

Interventions
Continuous glucose monitoringSelf-monitoring of blood glucose
Outcomes
Average sleep latency at 6 monthsDaytime dysfunctionNight sleep duration+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 28, 2026RCTs

Telemedicine improves glycemic control in gestational diabetes

This study evaluated the impact of telemedicine on glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes, finding significant improvements in postprandial glucose levels.

Interventions
Telemedicine care
Outcomes
Emergency cesarean section rateGestational weight gainPercentage of glucose readings above glycemic target+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 28, 2026RCTs

Self-reported weight is valid in mobile health interventions

This study validated self-reported weight from mobile health applications in weight loss interventions, showing significant discrepancies between self-reported and clinic-measured weights.

Interventions
Digital-based lifestyle intervention
Outcomes
Body weightDiscrepancy associated with baseline weight after 6 monthsDiscrepancy between clinically measured weight and self-reported weight after 12 months+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 25, 2026RCTs

Smartphone app may help women post-gestational diabetes

This study evaluated a smartphone-delivered intervention called TRIANGLE for women post-gestational diabetes, showing some positive outcomes in lifestyle changes.

Interventions
TRIANGLE smartphone lifestyle intervention
Outcomes
Body weightChange in Perceived Stress Scale-10 scoreChange in WHO-5 Well-Being Index score+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 24, 2026RCTs

Nutrition Education Improves HbA1c in Diabetes

Short-term hands-on nutrition education via WeChat improved HbA1c levels in Type 2 diabetes patients.

Interventions
WeChat-delivered medical nutrition therapy (WeMNT)
Outcomes
Body fat percentage reductionCarbohydrate intakeHbA1c+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 24, 2026RCTs

Pre-meal exercise improves glucose control in young adults

This study examined the long-term effects of pre-meal versus post-meal exercise on glucose homeostasis in overweight and obese young adults, finding significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

Interventions
Post-meal aerobic exercisePre-meal aerobic exercise
Outcomes
Diastolic blood pressureFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)Insulin+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 22, 2026RCTs

Low-Carbohydrate Diet May Help Weight Loss in Pre-Diabetes

This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a Very Low-Carbohydrate Diet (VLCD) for weight loss in individuals with pre-diabetes.

Interventions
Low-carbohydrate diet
Outcomes
HbA1cMean attendance at lifestyle change program sessionsProportion of participants achieving weight loss of 15% or more at 52 weeks+1 more

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