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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

August 2026

Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026Non Randomized CT

Web-based app improves psychological health in diabetes

This study explored the feasibility and user experiences of the MyDiaMate app for adults with diabetes, revealing improvements in psychological distress and self-efficacy.

Interventions
MyDiaMate
Outcomes
Diabetes management self-efficacyFatigue Severity Scale ScorePsychological Distress+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Melatonin may improve antioxidant levels in diabetes patients with gum disease.

This study investigated the effects of melatonin supplementation alongside non-surgical periodontal therapy in T2DM patients with periodontal disease, finding significant improvements in several inflammatory and antioxidant markers.

Interventions
Melatonin
Outcomes
Change in Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) LevelsGlutathione peroxidase (GPx)Malondialdehyde (MDA)+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

CPAP shows no improvement in visual acuity for diabetes-related eye condition

This study evaluated the impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on visual acuity in individuals with type 2 diabetes and diabetic macular oedema. No significant differences were found in visual acuity between CPAP and usual care groups.

Interventions
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)Usual care
Outcomes
Average daily CPAP usage in hoursChange in central macular thickness (CMT)Change in visual acuity measured by LogMAR
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Metformin may prevent metabolic decline in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

This study investigated the effects of metformin on glucose metabolism and mitochondrial function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, finding improvements in mitochondrial capacity with metformin treatment.

Interventions
Metformin
Outcomes
Glucose iAUC (OGTT)Insulin sensitivitySkeletal muscle mitochondrial dynamics+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

CPAP treatment lowers daytime heart rate in prediabetes patients

This study investigated the impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on daytime resting heart rate in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and prediabetes, finding a significant reduction.

Interventions
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Outcomes
Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI)Decrease in Plasma Norepinephrine LevelsHeart rate+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Melatonin improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

This study investigated the effects of melatonin supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis, finding significant improvements in various health markers.

Interventions
Melatonin
Outcomes
BMIBody weightDiastolic blood pressure+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 16, 2026RCTs

Melatonin may reduce insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes

This study investigated the effects of melatonin treatment on insulin sensitivity in male patients with type 2 diabetes, finding a significant decrease in insulin sensitivity compared to placebo.

Interventions
Melatonin
Outcomes
Insulin sensitivitySecond-phase insulin response during intravenous glucose tolerance test

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