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Recently published diabetes studies added to Dediabetes, summarized and organized by intervention and outcome.

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Last updated: Aug 18, 2026711 studies indexed

July 2026

Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Tirzepatide shows greater HbA1c and weight reduction than Semaglutide

This study compared the effects of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide on HbA1c and body weight in Hispanic or Latino patients with Type 2 Diabetes, finding significant reductions with Tirzepatide.

Interventions
SemaglutideTirzepatide
Outcomes
Body weightHbA1cWeight change
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Training for Telehealth Coaches Improves Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease

This study evaluated a training program for telehealth coaches managing Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease, finding positive feedback on training effectiveness.

Interventions
Telehealth coaching for patients with T2DM and/or CHD
Outcomes
Follow-up assessment resultsOverall training informativeness ratingPreference for In-Person Training+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Triple therapy improves outcomes in type 2 diabetes management

This study evaluated the efficacy and durability of initial combination therapies for Type 2 Diabetes, finding that initial triple therapy showed lower liver fat content compared to sequential therapy.

Interventions
MetforminSequential addition of metformin followed by glipizide and insulin glargine
Outcomes
Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT)HbA1cLiver fat content+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Ultra-rapid insulin improves glucose control in type 1 diabetes.

This study evaluated ultra-rapid insulin lispro (URIL) compared to standard insulin lispro (IL) in closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes, finding URIL improved glucose control metrics.

Interventions
Insulin Lispro
Outcomes
Percentage of time spent above 10.0 mmol/LPre-meal mean glucoseTime above 13.9 mmol/L+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Ultrasound therapy improves pain in diabetic neuropathy

This study investigated the effects of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion pulsed radiofrequency therapy on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant postoperative improvements in pain and quality of life.

Interventions
Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency therapy of the stellate ganglion
Outcomes
Depression severity measured by PHQ-9Neuropathic pain severityPain Disability Index (PDI)+10 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Vildagliptin improves post-meal glucose control during Ramadan fasting

This study evaluated the effects of adjunctive vildagliptin therapy during Ramadan fasting in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes, finding significant improvements in glucose management.

Interventions
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors
Outcomes
Coefficient of variationDiabetic ketoacidosisMean difference in post-meal glucose surges+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Virtual diabetes care improves glycaemic control in young adults

This study evaluated a virtual diabetes care platform for young adults with type 1 diabetes, finding modest improvements in glycaemic control and reduced social burden.

Interventions
Remote multiprofessional educational program
Outcomes
HbA1cQuality of lifeSocial burden+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Virtual Reality Shows No Improvement in Sleep Quality for Diabetic Patients

This pilot study evaluated the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) in improving sleep quality among patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy. Results indicated no significant differences in sleep metrics between VR and usual care, except for a higher impression of change in patients using VR.

Interventions
Virtual Reality (VR)
Outcomes
Anxiety scoreAverage number of awakenings at 6 monthsDepression score+6 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Vitadio app improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

This study evaluated the impact of the Vitadio digital health application on glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, finding significant improvements in several health metrics.

Interventions
Digital storytelling behavioral intervention
Outcomes
BMIBody weightChange in General Diet Self-Care Score+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026

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