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ArticleWorld journal of diabetes2024

Increasing dietary fiber intake for type 2 diabetes mellitus management: A systematic review.

Douglas Nitzke, Juliana Czermainski, Carolina Rosa, Chaline Coghetto, Sabrina Alves Fernandes, Randhall B Carteri

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Article in World journal of diabetes, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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Douglas NitzkeDepartment of Nutrition, Centro Universitário CESUCA, Cachoeirinha 94935-630, Brazil.
Juliana CzermainskiDepartment of Hepatology, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90430-080, Brazil.
Carolina RosaDepartment of Nutrition, Centro Universitário CESUCA, Cachoeirinha 94935-630, Brazil.
Chaline CoghettoDepartment of Nutrition, Centro Universitário CESUCA, Cachoeirinha 94935-630, Brazil.
Sabrina Alves FernandesPostgraduate Program in Hepatology, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil.
Randhall B CarteriDepartment of Nutrition, Centro Universitário CESUCA, Cachoeirinha 94935-630, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundType 2 diabetes is a chronic, non-communicable disease with a substantial global impact, affecting a significant number of individuals. Its etiology is closely tied to imbalanced dietary practices and sedentary lifestyles. Conversely, increasing die-tary fiber (DF) intake has consistently demonstrated health benefits in numerous studies, including improvements in glycemic control and weight management.

aimTo investigate the efficacy of DF interventions in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

methodsA systematic literature review was conducted to explore the association between DF intake and the management of T2DM. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 26 studies were included in this review.

resultsThe main strategies implied to increased DF intake were: High DF diet plus acarbose (2 studies); DF supplements (14 studies); and high DF diets (10 studies). Overall, most studies indicated that increased DF intake resulted in im-provements in glycemic control and weight management in T2DM patients.

conclusionDF represents a valuable strategy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, improving health outcomes. DF intake offers the potential to improve quality of life and reduce complications and mortality associated with diabetes. Likewise, through supplements or enriched foods, DF contributes significantly to the control of several markers such as HbA1c, blood glucose, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, and body weight.

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Blood glucoseInsoluble fibersNutritionProbioticsSoluble fibersType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMCPMC11099360

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