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Key finding
HbA1c decreased significantly from 10.4 ± 2.4 to 7.2 ± 1.7 (p < 0.001)
This study evaluated the effects of chromium supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.
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Extended (5–20+ y)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effects of chromium supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.
These findings suggest that chromium supplementation could be a beneficial adjunct therapy for managing blood sugar levels and improving cholesterol profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes. This could lead to better overall health outcomes and reduced risk of diabetes-related complications.
The study did not assess long-term effects of chromium supplementation. Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified. No placebo control group was mentioned.
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Fatima A. The Impact of Chromium Supplementation on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medicine and Life. 2023;16(8):1178-1182. doi:10.25122/jml-2023-0081
HbA1c decreased significantly from 10.4 ± 2.4 to 7.2 ± 1.7 (p < 0.001).
Fasting plasma glucose decreased significantly (p < 0.001).
Total cholesterol decreased significantly (p = 0.002).
HDL levels increased significantly (p = 0.006).
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This study contributes evidence to Chromium supplementation and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HDL cholesterol, HbA1c, and 2 more.
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Chromium supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Chromium supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Chromium supplementation → Total cholesterol
Chromium supplementation → Total cholesterol
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This study contributes to evidence on Chromium supplementation and Fasting Glucose, Chromium supplementation and HbA1c.
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Measures Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers as a key outcome.
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Measures Fasting Glucose as a key outcome.
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Chromium supplementation appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Chromium supplementation appears to improve HDL cholesterol.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Chromium supplementation appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Chromium supplementation appears to improve Total cholesterol.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Total cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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