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Recently added diabetes research, organized by intervention and outcome.

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Last updated: Sep 12, 20261,338 studies indexed

September 2026

Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Both aerobic and resistance exercise reduce abdominal fat in obese adolescents.

This study investigated the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on abdominal obesity and diabetes risk factors in youth, finding significant reductions in fat and improved insulin sensitivity.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseControl: Routine CareTaichi plus resistance band training
Outcomes
Insulin sensitivityPill count adherenceTime to occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU)+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Aerobic and resistance training improve glucose control in type 2 diabetes

This study compared aerobic and resistance exercise training in older adults with Type 2 diabetes who were dieting. Both interventions showed improvements in HbA1c levels.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseResistance training
Outcomes
Change in body composition after 12 weeks of treatmentHbA1cInsulin sensitivity+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Exercise May Improve Sensory Nerve Function in Diabetics

This study investigated the effects of various exercise interventions on peripheral nerve function in diabetic patients, finding no significant alterations in nerve function.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseIsokinetic strength exerciseSedentary control
Outcomes
Change in corneal nerve fiber density (CNFD)Change in sensory nerve conduction velocity from baselineEpidermal nerve fiber density improvement+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Exercise Improves Gene Expression in Type 2 Diabetes

This study investigated the effects of different exercise types on gene expression in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, finding increased CHRFAM7A expression post-exercise.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseMixed exerciseTaichi plus resistance band training
Outcomes
NLRP3 gene expressionREV-ERBα gene expression
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Exercise Reduces Fat and Blood Sugar in Prediabetes

This study investigated the effects of aerobic and resistance training on abdominal fat and fasting glucose levels in adults with prediabetes, finding significant reductions in both interventions compared to a control group.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseControl Group Usual ActivityResistance training
Outcomes
Conversion to diabetesFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)Lean body mass+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Exercise improves insulin resistance and diabetes risk

This study evaluated the effects of multiple exercise interventions on lipoprotein insulin resistance and diabetes risk indices, finding improvements across various interventions.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseLifestyle intervention for prediabetesResistance training
Outcomes
Diabetes Risk IndexInsulin resistance
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Resistance exercise may improve glycemic stability in type 1 diabetes

This study compared glycemic stability and hypoglycemic episodes during aerobic and resistance exercises in patients with Type 1 Diabetes, finding no significant differences in glucose levels or hypoglycemic episodes between the exercise types.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseTaichi plus resistance band training
Outcomes
24-hour glucoseBlood glucoseCapillary glucose concentration at 30 minutes+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Baseline Factors Predict Exercise Response in Prediabetes

This study analyzed predictors of exercise response in elderly patients with prediabetes, revealing significant relationships between exercise response and several metabolic factors.

Interventions
Aerobic exerciseResistance training
Outcomes
BMIHomeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)Reduction in Hemoglobin A1C levels+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Group Training Improves Daily Living for Older Adults with Diabetes

This study investigated the effects of group-based physical-cognitive training on older adults with Type 2 diabetes and balance impairment, finding significant improvements in balance and daily living activities.

Interventions
Social Cognitive Theory-based group (TBG)
Outcomes
ASTActivities of daily livingCognitive function+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Sep 12, 2026RCTs

Home-based physical activity improves psychological wellbeing in type 2 diabetes

This study evaluated the impact of a home-based physical activity program on health outcomes in Saudi adults with type 2 diabetes. It found significant improvements in psychological wellbeing but no changes in HbA1c levels.

Interventions
Control Group Usual ActivityExercise therapy
Outcomes
Depression severity measured by PHQ-9Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with AST

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