Probiotics and synbiotics for glycemic control in diabetes : A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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BACKGROUND & AIMS: The escalating prevalence of diabetes mellitus may benefit from add-on therapeutic approaches. Given the recognized need for an updated synthesis of the literature, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize and critically assess the available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigate the efficacy of probiotics and synbiotics on glycemic control in patients with Type 1 (T1DM) and Type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus.

METHODS: Comprehensive searches were conducted on PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on adults with T1DM or T2DM. All comparators were deemed eligible. Primary outcomes included changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and insulin levels. Only RCTs were included, and the Cochrane RoB2 tool assessed the risk of bias. Random-effect models facilitated data analysis, supplemented by sensitivity, subgroup analyses, and meta-regressions.

RESULTS: A total of 537 records were screened, resulting in 41 RCTs for analysis, which comprises 2991 (54% females) patients with diabetes. The meta-analysis revealed statistically significant improvements in HbA1c (standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.282, 95% CI: [-0.37, -0.19], p < 0.001), FPG (SMD = -0.175, 95% CI: [-0.26, -0.09], p < 0.001), and insulin levels (SMD = -0.273, 95% CI: [-0.35, -0.20], p < 0.001). A medium degree of heterogeneity between studies was found in HbA1c (I2 = 62.5%), FPG (I2 = 71.5%), and insulin levels (I2 = 66.4%) analyses. Subgroup analyses indicated that the efficacy varied based on the type of strains used and the country. Multispecies strains were particularly effective in improving HbA1c levels.

CONCLUSION: The study findings suggest that probiotics and synbiotics may be effective as complementary therapies for managing diabetes. Additionally, the study underscores the need for further tailored research that considers variables such as strain types and geographical factors to deepen the understanding of the role of these interventions in diabetes care.

REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER: PROSPERO (CRD42023396348).

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:43

Enthalten in:

Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) - 43(2024), 4 vom: 15. Apr., Seite 1041-1061

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Baroni, Irene [VerfasserIn]
Fabrizi, Diletta [VerfasserIn]
Luciani, Michela [VerfasserIn]
Magon, Arianna [VerfasserIn]
Conte, Gianluca [VerfasserIn]
De Angeli, Giada [VerfasserIn]
Paglione, Giulia [VerfasserIn]
Ausili, Davide [VerfasserIn]
Caruso, Rosario [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Blood Glucose
Care
Diabetes mellitus
Glycated Hemoglobin
Glycemic control
Insulins
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis
Probiotics
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Synbiotics
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 15.04.2024

Date Revised 15.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.clnu.2024.03.006

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NLM370169549