In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted a systematic review of human clinical trials that examined the administration of oral probiotics to improve gut microflora and manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. Study: The Effects of Oral Probiotics on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): A Clinical Trial Systematic Literature Review. Image Credit: FOTOGRIN / … Read more
In a systematic review published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, authors have described the therapeutic potency of citrus bioflavonoids in controlling blood glucose levels and metabolic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Study: A systematic review exploring the mechanisms by which citrus bioflavonoid supplementation benefits blood glucose levels … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network, researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial to investigate whether early metformin therapy can reduce insulin dependence and improve glycemic control in pregnant women who present symptoms of gestational diabetes. Their findings did not find outcome improvements in diabetes symptoms, contrasting previous scientific and medical beliefs. … Read more
Researchers at University of Galway have taken a significant step forward in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women provided new hope for expectant mothers suffering the condition. The findings from the trial are being published in JAMA: the Journal of American Medical Association. Gestational diabetes is a global … Read more
In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers use Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the effects of perturbing seven metformin targets on the cardiometabolic health of the general and non-diabetic populations. The perturbation of these known metformin targets was associated with beneficial effects on blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic individuals. Study: Efficacy … Read more
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is becoming a common pregnancy complication worldwide. Its management has been the focus of much research. A new paper from the University of Nevada, published in the Nutrients Journal, explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV). Study: Effects of an Eating Pattern Including Colorful Fruits and Vegetables on … Read more