August 2026
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
The DiRECT study investigated the effects of a dietary weight management program versus best-practice care in individuals with type 2 diabetes, revealing significant differences in physical activity and sleep patterns.
Interventions
Dietary weight management programme
Outcomes
Average Daily AccelerationAverage light activity in minutes per dayInactivity+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
A very-low-calorie diet led to short-term diabetes remission in obese Thai patients, with significant improvements in metabolic markers.
Interventions
Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet
Outcomes
Beta-cell functionDiabetes remissionFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
This pilot study evaluated the combination of dulaglutide and a low energy diet in individuals with type 2 diabetes and obesity, finding significant weight loss and HbA1c reduction.
Interventions
Combination of dulaglutide and low energy diet
Outcomes
Adverse events incidenceHbA1cProportion of participants completing the dietary intervention+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated the effects of testosterone treatment on quality of life in men at high risk for type 2 diabetes, finding improvements in subjective social status and sense of coherence.
Interventions
Testosterone therapy
Outcomes
Body weightHealth-related quality of lifeImprovement in Sense of Coherence+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated the metabolomic effects of a weight management program in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant changes in various metabolites.
Interventions
Weight management programme
Outcomes
Blood glucoseDecreases in branched-chain amino acidsDecreases in sugars+6 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
This study evaluated a novel digital twin intervention for diabetes management, demonstrating significant improvements in blood pressure and hypertension remission compared to standard care.
Interventions
Digital twin (DT) intervention
Outcomes
AlbuminuriaDiastolic blood pressureHypertension remission rate after 1 year+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
The DiRECT-Australia study evaluated a total diet replacement intervention for type 2 diabetes remission, showing significant weight loss and improved glycemic control.
Interventions
Non-surgical periodontal treatment
Outcomes
Diabetes remissionHbA1cProportion of participants achieving weight loss of 15% or more at 52 weeks+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
An 18-week low-fat vegan diet intervention in a corporate setting led to significant reductions in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol intake while increasing protective nutrient consumption.
Interventions
Low-fat vegan diet with weekly group meetings
Outcomes
Beta-carotene intakeCalcium intakeCarbohydrate intake+9 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
This study compared the acute effects of a processed meat meal versus a vegan meal on gastrointestinal hormone responses in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Interventions
Processed hamburger meat meal (M-meal)Vegan meal (V-meal)
Outcomes
Blood glucoseGIP concentration after M-meal in T2D patientsIncrease in lipoperoxidation levels in T2D patients after M-meal compared to V-meal+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 21, 2026RCTs
This study investigated the impact of a nutritional intervention combined with health education on plasma glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose, 2-hour plasma glucose, and HbA1c.
Interventions
Nutritional intervention combined with health education
Outcomes
2-hour plasma glucoseFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)HbA1c