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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

Vitamin D supplementation reduces neonatal birth weight in gestational diabetes

This study examined the effects of vitamin D supplementation on oxidative stress, inflammation, and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus, finding significant changes in several biomarkers.

Interventions
Vitamin D supplementation
Outcomes
C-reactive proteinCalciumFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Vitamin D supplementation shows little effect on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

This study investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients. No significant differences were found between the vitamin D group and the standard anti-diabetic drugs group.

Interventions
Standard anti-diabetic drugs onlyVitamin D supplementation
Outcomes
Fasting blood sugar (FBS)Fasting insulin levelsGlucose iAUC (OGTT)+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Vitamin D3 may improve periodontal health in diabetes

This study investigated the effects of Vitamin D3 supplementation alongside scaling and root planing in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and periodontitis, finding significant improvements in periodontal health indicators.

Interventions
Vitamin D supplementation
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)Periodontal probing depth+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Vitamin D3 supplementation may reduce inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients

This study investigated the effects of Vitamin D3 supplementation on oxidative stress markers and NLRP3 gene expression in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, finding significant increases in vitamin D3 levels and reductions in NLRP3 expression.

Interventions
Vitamin D supplementation
Outcomes
Malondialdehyde (MDA)NLRP3 gene expressionSerum 25-hydroxyvitamin D+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Vitamin K4 improves insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes

This study investigated the effects of Vitamin K4 supplementation on insulin resistance and triglyceride levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes and found significant improvements.

Interventions
Vitamin D supplementation
Outcomes
Diabetes medication use changeFasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)Fasting insulin levels+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026Non Randomized Controlled Trial

Wearable-supported exercise guidance may improve walking capacity in type 2 diabetes

This study tested monthly physiotherapist-led exercise guidance supported by wearable device feedback in people with type 2 diabetes, including diabetic kidney disease. Over six months, the intervention group walked farther and had lower HbA1c than the standard care group, while kidney filtration did not clearly change.

Interventions
Exercise therapy
Outcomes
6-minute walk distanceAdverse events incidenceEstimated glomerular filtration rate+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Whole-grain intake boosts vitamin D in pre-diabetics

This study investigated the impact of whole-grain intake on vitamin D levels in pre-diabetic individuals, finding improvements with both 50g and 100g daily interventions.

Interventions
Whole-grain dietary intervention (100g/day)Whole-grain dietary intervention (50g/day)
Outcomes
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Women and frailty linked to poorer adherence in diabetes trial

The ASCEND study investigated cardiovascular events in diabetic participants through a randomized controlled trial involving aspirin and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.

Interventions
AspirinOmega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation
Outcomes
Adherence Predictors for Omega-3Adherence to Omega-3Adherence to aspirin+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

WWDP+ improves wellness outcomes for midlife women with type 2 diabetes

The Women’s Wellness with Type 2 Diabetes Programme (WWDP+) was found to be acceptable and feasible for midlife women, demonstrating significant improvements in various health outcomes.

Interventions
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission
Outcomes
BMIDiabetes Distress Scale scoreDiabetes management self-efficacy+5 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026
Published Jul 12, 2026RCTs

Zinc and magnesium improve periodontal treatment outcomes in diabetes.

This study evaluated the effects of zinc gluconate and magnesium oxide as adjuncts to non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Interventions
Non-surgical periodontal treatmentNon-surgical periodontal treatment + Zinc gluconate and Magnesium oxide
Outcomes
Bleeding on probingDentobacterial plaque indexMalondialdehyde (MDA)+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Jul 12, 2026

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