meta_analysis
    2019
    High Quality

    Inulin-type fructans supplementation improves glycemic control for the prediabetes and type 2 diabetes populations: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 33 randomized controlled trials

    Wang L, Yang H, Huang H, Zhang C, Zuo HX, Xu P, Niu YM, Wu SS

    Published in Journal of Translational Medicine

    Methodology

    GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 33 randomised controlled trials of inulin-type fructans in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

    Key Findings

    Inulin-type fructans significantly reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, with benefit most evident at doses around 10 g daily for at least 6 weeks.

    Conclusions

    Inulin-type fructans provide modest but consistent glycaemic improvement in dysglycaemic populations.

    Limitations

    Moderate heterogeneity; GRADE certainty low to moderate for several outcomes.

    Supplements Studied

    Inulin
    Fiber

    Inulin-type fructans significantly reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, with benefit most evident at doses around 10 g daily for at least 6 weeks.

    Outcomes Measured

    Inulin-type fructans significantly reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, with benefit most evident at doses around 10 g daily for at least 6 weeks.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Sample Size:1,346
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:8/10

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