Supplements

Last updated: 29 de agosto de 2026

Key takeaway

Supplements has evidence across 10 diabetes-related outcomes, with strongest support for Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers, HbA1c and Fasting Glucose.

Evidence status
Moderate Research
Evidence Strength: 60/100

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Evidence Intelligence™

Every evidence topic is generated from structured relationships across diabetes research, including topics, interventions, outcomes, and individual studies.

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Evidence relationships
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Studies reviewed
19
Outcomes evaluated
Strongest evidence area
Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

Top Interventions

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#1 Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

Probiotics and Synbiotics → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
63
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 9 estudios
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#2 HbA1c

Probiotics and Synbiotics → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
95
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 11 estudios
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#3 Fasting Glucose

Probiotics and Synbiotics → Fasting Glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
85
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 12 estudios
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#4 Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

Curcumin Supplements → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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#5 Inflammatory Markers

Curcumin Supplements → Inflammatory Markers

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
88
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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#6 Oxidative Stress Markers

Curcumin Supplements → Oxidative Stress Markers

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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#7 Inflammatory Markers

Probiotics and Synbiotics → Inflammatory Markers

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
88
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
75
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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#8 Insulin Resistance

Probiotics and Synbiotics → Insulin Resistance

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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#9 HbA1c

Curcumin Supplements → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
78
Strong
ImpactScore™
83
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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#10 Fasting Glucose

Curcumin Supplements → Fasting Glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
78
Strong
ImpactScore™
67
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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Practical Questions

Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

Which outcomes have the strongest evidence for Supplements?

evidence strength
Strong Evidence

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D have the strongest available evidence signals for Supplements.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 5 studies

  2. 2

    Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 80.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 6 studies

  3. 3

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 4 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
13 supporting studies12 RCTsUpdated: Aug 2026

What outcomes does Supplements appear to affect most often?

most studied
Emerging Evidence

HbA1c, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and Triglycerides are among the most studied areas in relation to Supplements.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 51 studies

  2. 2

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 33 studies

  3. 3

    Triglycerides

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 18 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 66 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.

Limitations

  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
66 supporting studies64 RCTsLatest publication: Mar 2026Updated: Aug 2026

Where are results mixed or inconsistent for Supplements?

consistency issues
Moderate Evidence

Results are mixed or unclear for HbA1c, Insulin sensitivity, and Malondialdehyde (MDA) in relation to Supplements.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The evidence includes both beneficial and harmful or worsening results.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total cholesterol

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 4 studies

  2. 2

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies

  3. 3

    Malondialdehyde (MDA)

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 2 studies

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
19 supporting studies19 RCTsUpdated: Aug 2026

Which outcomes need more research for Supplements?

research gaps
Emerging Evidence

Diastolic blood pressure, Glucose variability, and HbA1c need more research in relation to Supplements.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Diastolic blood pressure

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  2. 2

    Glucose variability

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

  3. 3

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting study1 RCTUpdated: Aug 2026

How does HbA1c compare with Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D for Supplements?

compare
Strong Evidence

HbA1c and Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D have available evidence for Supplements, but the comparison requires review of the underlying studies.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 81.9 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 5 studies

  2. 2

    Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 80.4 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 6 studies

Why this answer: This answer is based on 9 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
9 supporting studies8 RCTsUpdated: Aug 2026

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