May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” In this case report, a 60-year-old woman with alopecia areata and type 1 diabetes experienced hypoglycemic seizures after starting baricitinib, though reducing the dose alleviated these episodes; the study highlights the need for caution and glucose monitoring when using JAK inhibitors in at-risk patients.
February 2026 in “Cureus” In this narrative review, the authors compared monotherapy and combination therapy for type 2 diabetes, finding that while monotherapy is effective in early stages, combination therapy offers superior glycemic control and cardiovascular benefits, though it requires individualized selection for safety and adherence.
January 2025 in “Heliyon” This study found no significant difference in the risk of poor glycemic control between men with type 2 diabetes using tamsulosin and those using finasteride.
This review investigates the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” This study assessed lipid parameters and serum DHT levels in type 2 diabetes patients, but the abstract does not specify the findings about their association.
November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” This study observed that diabetic ketoacidosis is common among type-1 diabetics, particularly with initial disease presentation or treatment discontinuation, and is more frequent in females and those with less educated or related parents.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 23 citations
,
January 2016 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the potential of combining low-dose IL-2 with islet antigens to enhance antigen-specific Treg function in type 1 diabetes, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
,
May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” This study demonstrated that genetically engineered stem cells from human hair follicles can reverse hyperglycemia and reduce mortality in mice with type 1 diabetes by overexpressing the human insulin gene.
2 citations
,
April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced a statistical method, PLACO, which revealed novel genetic regions associated with both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer from GWAS data.
68 citations
,
April 2002 in “Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics” This study found that although diabetic patients undergoing a very low calorie diet experienced faster weight loss initially, those on a conventional diet and exercise plan maintained weight loss more effectively over five years.
1 citations
,
January 2024 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” In this study, mild adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines were reported among vaccinated staff and students, with females experiencing more reactions than males.
July 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” This study found that adding vitamin D supplementation to metformin therapy led to a greater reduction in HbA1c levels compared to metformin alone in patients with type 2 diabetes, suggesting an enhanced improvement in glycemic control.
150 citations
,
October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” In this retrospective cohort study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed high incidence and age-specific prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes, myocardial infarction, and angina, particularly in those over 65.
70 citations
,
March 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study discusses the potential of targeting 11β-HSD1 for treating metabolic syndrome and highlights emerging promising data from human trials on selective 11β-HSD1 inhibitors.
33 citations
,
October 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a 6-year-old who developed autoimmune conditions including type III polyglandular autoimmune syndrome following drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome, prompting an investigation into associated triggering factors.
15 citations
,
August 2020 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that insulin promotes corneal epithelial wound healing and nerve recovery in diabetic mice through Wnt signaling, suggesting its potential as a protective factor for diabetic corneal damage.
9 citations
,
February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” In this paper, three APS patients were followed over time, showing that the diagnosis and course of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can evolve, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and potential re-evaluation.
9 citations
,
January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This case report presents the first known instance of combined polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 in a patient, exploring potential mechanisms for their interrelation.
8 citations
,
June 2012 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” This case report documents a 33-year-old male with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, including diabetes mellitus type 1, Hashimoto thyroiditis, adrenal insufficiency, and Crohn's disease, highlighting the ongoing difficulties in managing multiple autoimmune conditions.
6 citations
,
April 2022 in “Journal of diabetes research” This study found that type II diabetes inhibited hair follicle regeneration and skin cell proliferation in mice, potentially explaining reduced skin renewal and chronic wound formation in diabetes.
4 citations
,
September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” In this study, umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived apoptotic extracellular vesicles were found to improve wound healing in type 2 diabetic mice by inhibiting macrophage pyroptosis and reducing oxidative stress levels.
2 citations
,
January 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This case report describes a patient with polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 2 diagnosed via adrenal crisis, with thyroid, adrenal, and ovarian involvement.
2 citations
,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine” This report describes a 38-year-old female diagnosed with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome Type II after presenting with shock.
1 citations
,
January 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” This review examines the relationship between glycation, insulin resistance, and PCOS, discussing various treatments and highlighting M. oleifera and S. platensis as potential therapeutic agents, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
,
January 1996 in “Gynecological endocrinology” This article describes a case of severe hyperandrogenism in a 35-year-old woman where high-resolution imaging ruled out tumors, and treatment with cyproterone acetate normalized testosterone levels.
May 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Early hair loss might indicate diabetes and heart risks, especially in those under 45.
September 2024 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Results are not reported in this abstract, which outlines research investigating why diabetic mice experience suppressed hair follicle stem cell activation, potentially contributing to chronic diabetic wounds.
This case report describes a pediatric patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 who uniquely also developed membranous glomerulonephritis and alopecia areata, highlighting a rare association of these autoimmune conditions.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that ApoEVs derived from mesenchymal stem cells improved cutaneous wound healing in diabetic mice by inhibiting macrophage pyroptosis and reducing oxidative stress levels.