August 2026
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated a motivational interviewing-based patient empowerment program for self-management in type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in psychological outcomes but no changes in exercise, diet, or medication adherence.
Interventions
Motivational Interviewing (tDNA-MI)
Outcomes
Adherence to Purposeful ExerciseAdherence to dietary recommendations measured by BALANCE IndexDiabetes-related misconceptions+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated the effects of Azithromycin and Doxycycline on clinical outcomes in periodontitis patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, showing significant improvements in several outcomes.
Interventions
Azithromycin therapyDoxycycline
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelGingival Index (GI)Periodontal probing depth+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study investigated the impact of Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) on salivary IL-6 levels in chronic periodontitis patients with Type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in IL-6 and other periodontal measures.
Interventions
Scaling and root planing only
Outcomes
Change in Bleeding Index from Baseline to 8 WeeksGingival Index (GI)Interleukin-6 (IL-6)+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study investigated the factors influencing the response to periodontal therapy in patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding significant improvements in periodontal measurements.
Interventions
Non-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide
Outcomes
Bleeding on probingClinical attachment levelHbA1c+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated the effects of Aloe Vera gel combined with root surface debridement on periodontal health in Type II diabetes patients, showing significant improvements in several clinical parameters.
Interventions
Root surface debridement with Aloe vera gel
Outcomes
Change in Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) LevelsClinical attachment levelFasting blood sugar (FBS)+7 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study investigated the effects of scaling and root planing with systemic doxycycline on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in HbA1c levels.
Interventions
Scaling and root planing followed by systemic doxycyclineScaling and root planing only
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelGingival Index (GI)HbA1c
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
A community-based integrated self-management intervention improved outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis.
Outcomes
Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)HbA1cIncidence of reduced chewing weakness+6 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus, showing significant improvements in various periodontal parameters.
Interventions
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPTD)
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelColony forming units of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa)Colony forming units of Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg)+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs
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
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
