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PubMed · December 31, 2026
Researchers found that taking a pasteurized probiotic supplement (called Akkermansia muciniphila) for 3 months showed some promising results for people with prediabetes — a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels. In particular, people who naturally had low levels of this beneficial gut bacteria to begin with seemed to benefit the most, showing improvements in how well their body responds to insulin (the hormone that manages blood sugar), as well as reductions in body weight and trunk fat. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Lifestyle
PubMed (Open Access Guidelines) · December 1, 2026
Researchers found that migrant women from lower-income countries living in wealthier countries have a higher chance of developing diabetes during pregnancy or type 2 diabetes overall. A collection of studies looked at programs designed specifically for these women — including nutrition guidance in their own language, culturally familiar food choices, and community-based physical activity — lasting anywhere from 6 weeks to 12 months. These tailored programs were linked to improvements in eating habits, physical activity levels, and blood sugar control (A1C) among the women who took part.
Lifestyle
PubMed · August 1, 2026
Researchers found that eating a low-carbohydrate diet built around plant foods — think vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains, while cutting back heavily on bread, sugar, and starchy foods — helped people with obesity or related health conditions lose roughly 5 to 7 kilograms (about 11 to 15 pounds). The same approach also lowered harmful LDL cholesterol and improved blood sugar level (A1C), which measures how well the body has been managing blood sugar over the past few months. These results came from seven studies involving nearly 1,000 adults and lasted anywhere from about one month to one year.
Lifestyle
ScienceDaily · July 18, 2026
A study found that people with obesity who limited all their eating to an eight-hour window each day — for example, eating only between noon and 8 p.m. — kept more weight off even a full year after the 12-week program ended, compared to people who ate on their usual schedule. The benefit showed up whether people chose an earlier or later eight-hour window, though an earlier eating window seemed especially good at helping people hold on to fat loss specifically. Researchers found this approach helped people with obesity maintain their results over time, not just while they were actively following the program.
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PubMed · July 16, 2026
Researchers found that smartphone and app-based tools that send people personalized nudges or tips at just the right moment — like when they're most likely to make a poor food choice — may help people eat healthier in their everyday lives. For someone managing obesity, this kind of real-time, tailored support could make it easier to build better habits without relying on memory or willpower alone. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
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JAMA · July 14, 2026
Researchers found that eating a lot of ultraprocessed foods — things like packaged snacks, fast food, and ready-made meals that are heavily manufactured and contain many added ingredients — may be linked to a higher risk of serious heart problems like heart attacks or strokes, as well as a greater chance of death overall. For people with type 2 diabetes, who are already at higher risk for heart-related complications, this connection could be especially important to be aware of. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Lifestyle
ScienceDaily · July 10, 2026
A press release describes findings suggesting that eating a Mediterranean-style diet — one that is low in protein, particularly from animal sources like meat and dairy — may help reduce body fat and lower the chances of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The diet also kept levels of a building block found in animal protein, called methionine, just low enough to appear beneficial. Researchers saw these effects in mice and also found a pattern in human data linking less animal protein to better outcomes.
Medications
ScienceDaily · July 9, 2026
A press release highlights a rise in accidental dosing mistakes involving Ozempic and Wegovy — medications used to help manage weight and blood sugar — leading to a surge in calls to poison control centers. These incidents appear to be unintentional errors, such as taking the wrong dose or dosing too often, rather than deliberate misuse. Experts suggest that clearer education about how to use these weekly medications correctly could help prevent many of these situations.
Ask your doctor: Ask the doctor whether the patient needs clear written instructions about how often to inject Wegovy and how to increase the dose slowly to avoid accidental overdose mistakes.
What's New
PubMed · July 9, 2026
Researchers found that taking magnesium supplements by mouth did not significantly lower insulin resistance — a condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly — in people with diabetes or pre-diabetes overall, but people who started with low magnesium levels in their blood did seem to benefit more than those with normal levels. This suggests that magnesium supplements might matter most for people who are already running low on magnesium, which is something worth discussing with their doctor. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Medications
ScienceDaily · July 7, 2026
A new once-daily pill called orforglipron was tested against oral semaglutide — the pill version of the medication behind Ozempic — and helped people with type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar control. Unlike Ozempic, which is an injection, orforglipron is a pill that doesn't need to be refrigerated or taken at a specific time around meals, making it potentially easier to use. It's also less expensive to produce, which could mean more people around the world might one day be able to access it.
What's New
PubMed · July 7, 2026
Researchers found that people who lost belly fat through diet and exercise kept some of those gains even years later — even after regaining the weight they had lost. Specifically, the fat stored deep in the abdomen (called visceral fat, which wraps around internal organs and is linked to heart and metabolic problems) stayed partially reduced for up to 10 years, which may help protect long-term heart health. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
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JAMA · July 7, 2026
A study found that the rising cost of diabetes medications is making it harder for many people — especially American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, and Hispanic adults — to take their medications consistently, which can lead to more serious health problems over time. When people skip or ration their medications because of cost, they face worse blood sugar control and a higher risk of complications like kidney damage, nerve damage in hands or feet, and serious heart problems like heart attacks or strokes. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
What's New
JAMA · July 7, 2026
Researchers found that after a law called the Inflation Reduction Act capped what Medicare patients pay out-of-pocket for insulin at $35 per month, people who had previously been paying a lot for their insulin saw meaningful changes in both what they spent and how much insulin they used. This matters for people with type 2 diabetes on Medicare because high costs can sometimes lead people to use less insulin than they need, which makes blood sugar control harder. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Watch Out For
FDA MedWatch · July 2, 2026
Be aware that certain Omnipod insulin pump pods are being recalled because a small tear in the tubing inside the pod may cause insulin to leak out instead of entering the body, which could mean people aren't getting the insulin they need. People using an Omnipod should watch for signs that their blood sugar is higher than expected, such as increased thirst, frequent urination, or feeling unusually tired, as these can be signs that insulin isn't being delivered properly. Anyone using an Omnipod who is concerned should check with their doctor or the Insulet company to find out if their specific pods are affected.
Ask your doctor: Ask the doctor whether the patient uses any of the Omnipod insulin pumps that were recalled for tubing tears that could cause insulin leaks.
What's New
PubMed · July 1, 2026
Researchers found that about 1 in 4 adults with type 2 diabetes has moderate-to-severe hearing loss — meaning difficulty following conversations without a hearing aid. People with diabetes were more than twice as likely to have significant hearing loss compared to people without diabetes, and the risk was even higher for younger adults under 60, which is a surprising finding since hearing loss is usually thought of as an older person's problem. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Medications
PubMed · July 1, 2026
Researchers found that people taking a diabetes medication like Ozempic or Victoza — which is also used for weight loss — were about three times more likely to experience hair loss compared to those taking a placebo, or dummy pill. Out of every 100 people studied who took this type of medication, roughly 4 experienced hair loss. This appears to be a newly identified safety finding, not a guideline recommendation, and people interested in learning more should speak with their doctor.
Ask your doctor: Ask the doctor whether the patient should know about hair loss as a possible side effect if they start taking a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide for diabetes.
What's New
PubMed · July 1, 2026
Researchers found that people taking a diabetes medication like Ozempic or Victoza often experience stomach-related side effects — such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or vomiting — even when they're also following healthy eating or lifestyle guidance. On a more encouraging note, the research found that these medications generally helped people lose fat while keeping their muscle mass mostly intact, which matters because losing muscle during weight loss can affect strength and overall health. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
What's New
PubMed · July 1, 2026
Researchers found that mindfulness-based practices — things like meditation, breathing exercises, and focused awareness training — helped people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar level (A1C) as well as feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, based on a review of 24 studies involving nearly 2,000 people. This is meaningful because managing emotional well-being is often an overlooked part of diabetes care, and this research suggests that mind-body approaches may support both mental health and blood sugar control at the same time. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
What's New
PubMed · July 1, 2026
A study found that people with prediabetes — a stage where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels — who limited their eating to a 10-hour window each day had slightly lower nighttime blood sugar levels after 6 weeks compared to those who didn't change their eating schedule. However, this benefit faded by the 3-month mark, and overall blood sugar control (A1C) didn't improve significantly in either group. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Lifestyle
PubMed · July 1, 2026
Researchers found that eating a low-glycemic-index diet — meaning choosing foods that raise blood sugar slowly, like whole grains, legumes, and most vegetables instead of white bread or sugary foods — helped improve blood sugar control and lower LDL cholesterol (the 'bad' kind that can clog arteries) in people with type 2 diabetes. Across 25 studies involving nearly 2,000 people, following this eating pattern for at least 12 weeks was linked to meaningful drops in blood sugar level (A1C) and fasting blood sugar (the level measured after not eating overnight). The benefits appeared strongest in people who already had higher blood sugar levels before starting the diet.
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ScienceDaily · June 26, 2026
Researchers found that not all sugars affect hunger in the same way — fructose, the type of sugar found in many processed foods and sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup, appears to be much weaker at telling the brain 'you've eaten enough' compared to glucose (the more basic form of sugar your body uses for energy). This could help explain why some foods leave people feeling less satisfied even after eating plenty of calories, which may be especially relevant for people managing their weight. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
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PubMed · June 24, 2026
A study found that people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who used a personalized smartphone app — one that tracked their blood sugar in real time and offered tailored meal and exercise suggestions — spent a bit more time with their blood sugar in a healthy range over 12 weeks. The app didn't hit the researchers' target improvement, and many participants dropped out before finishing, so the results are hard to draw firm conclusions from. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
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ScienceDaily · June 22, 2026
Researchers found that not all fats work the same way in the body — one type, called palmitic acid (a saturated fat found in many common foods), may make it harder for the body to use insulin properly and could contribute to type 2 diabetes, while another type, oleic acid (the healthy fat found in olive oil), appears to help protect how insulin works and may even offset some of the harm from palmitic acid. This difference in how specific fats affect blood sugar control could matter a great deal for people managing type 2 diabetes. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
What's New
PubMed · June 19, 2026
Researchers found that plants from the Artemisia family — a group of more than 500 herbs that includes plants like wormwood and mugwort — may help lower blood sugar and fat levels in the blood, improve how the body responds to insulin (a hormone that controls blood sugar), and reduce inflammation. This review looked at 28 different Artemisia plants and found encouraging results across animal studies, lab studies, and some human studies. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Lifestyle
PubMed · June 17, 2026
A study found that women who had developed high blood sugar during pregnancy (called gestational diabetes) and later had prediabetes — meaning their blood sugar was higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels — used a smartphone app paired with monthly phone coaching sessions to build healthier habits. The most popular app features were a step tracker, daily eating tips, and healthy recipes, with participants aiming to use the app at least once every five days. Researchers found that women who stuck with the app consistently and felt good about the program had noticeably lower body weight and a slimmer waist after one year compared to those who were less engaged.
Medications
ScienceDaily · June 16, 2026
A press release discusses diabetes medications like Ozempic and Victoza, noting that while many people stop taking them — often due to side effects — a large number eventually start taking them again. It also highlights that newer versions of these medications seem to help people stay on treatment longer. This appears to be new information about patient patterns rather than a safety update or official guideline recommendation.
What's New
PubMed · June 16, 2026
Researchers found that people with obesity who took a nutrient called betaine — a natural compound found in foods like beets and spinach — saw greater improvements in body weight, waist size, blood sugar control, and cholesterol levels compared to those who took standard B vitamins alone, after eight weeks of treatment. They also had bigger drops in homocysteine, a substance in the blood that, when elevated, is linked to a higher risk of serious heart problems like heart attacks or strokes. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
What's New
ScienceDaily · June 14, 2026
Researchers found that people with prediabetes — a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet at diabetes levels — who brought their blood sugar back to normal had a 58% lower chance of dying from heart problems or being hospitalized for heart failure, and a 42% lower chance of serious heart problems like heart attacks or strokes. These benefits were seen across large, long-term studies and appeared to last for decades. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
What's New
ScienceDaily · June 14, 2026
A press release highlights an interesting finding: people who started taking a diabetes medication like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss were also moving less — taking fewer daily steps and exercising less — even as they lost weight. This matters because these medications can reduce muscle along with fat, and being less active could make that muscle loss worse over time, which affects strength and overall health. This is early research and hasn't yet changed treatment guidelines.
Watch Out For
FDA MedWatch · June 4, 2026
Be aware that certain Omnipod insulin pump pods may have a small tear in the tubing inside the device, which can cause insulin to leak out rather than being delivered into the body — meaning people using these pods might not be getting the insulin they need. This could lead to higher-than-expected blood sugar levels, which might show up as increased thirst, frequent urination, or feeling unusually tired or unwell. Anyone using an Omnipod pod who notices unexpectedly high blood sugar readings or these kinds of symptoms should contact their doctor promptly.
Ask your doctor: Ask the doctor whether the patient uses an Omnipod insulin pump and, if so, whether the patient should check for any recalls related to tubing tears that could cause insulin leaks.
For informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Always consult a physician before making any health decisions.