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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

August 2026

Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

5:2 Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

The IDEATE study examined the effects of a 5:2 diet and exercise on glycemic control in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, finding significant improvements in HbA1c levels with the diet.

Interventions
5:2 dietExercise therapy
Outcomes
Adiposity indicesBody weightHbA1c+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026
Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

Additional toothbrushing improves oral health in type 2 diabetes patients

This study evaluated the impact of additional toothbrushing during non-surgical periodontal treatment on oral and general health in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in HbA1c levels.

Interventions
SRP + OHIScaling and root planing with additional toothbrushing (SRPAT)
Outcomes
Bleeding on probingCalculus Index DecreaseHbA1c+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026
Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

Adjunctive therapy improves periodontal outcomes in diabetes patients

This study evaluated the effects of adjunctive periodontal therapy with Indocyanine Green irradiation in patients with Type II diabetes and periodontitis. Significant improvements were observed in clinical outcomes.

Interventions
SRP + OHI
Outcomes
Bleeding on probingClinical attachment levelHbA1c+2 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026
Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

Aloe Vera Gel Improves Periodontal Health in Diabetic Patients

This study evaluated the effects of Aloe Vera gel combined with root surface debridement on periodontal health in Type II diabetes patients, showing significant improvements in several clinical parameters.

Interventions
Root surface debridement with Aloe vera gel
Outcomes
Change in Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) LevelsClinical attachment levelFasting blood sugar (FBS)+7 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026
Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy improves periodontal health in diabetes.

This study evaluated the effects of adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on periodontal health in patients with type 1 diabetes. It found significant reductions in probing depth and TNF-α levels.

Interventions
SRP + OHI
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelComposite endpoint achievementPeriodontal probing depth+1 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026
Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy improves periodontal outcomes in type 2 diabetes

This study investigated the impact of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on periodontal disease and glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Results indicated improvements in probing pocket depth and full-mouth bleeding scores.

Interventions
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPTD)Full-mouth disinfection
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelFull mouth bleeding scoreGingival recession measurement+3 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026
Published Aug 18, 2026RCTsNew this week

aPDT improves periodontal health in Type 2 diabetes patients

This study evaluated the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in patients with chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus, showing significant improvements in various periodontal parameters.

Interventions
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPTD)
Outcomes
Clinical attachment levelColony forming units of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa)Colony forming units of Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg)+4 more
Added to Dediabetes Aug 18, 2026

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