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Dietary fiber improves glycemic control in some prediabetics

Última actualización 22 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

There were no statistically significant differences in the primary and secondary outcomes between groups.

This study examined the impact of dietary fiber intervention on prediabetes and found no significant differences in health outcomes compared to usual care.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Long-Term (1–5 y)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study examined the impact of dietary fiber intervention on prediabetes and found no significant differences in health outcomes compared to usual care.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the effectiveness of dietary interventions in managing prediabetes is crucial for developing effective treatment strategies. This study highlights that simply increasing dietary fiber may not be sufficient to improve key health outcomes in this population, suggesting the need for more comprehensive approaches.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect the generalizability of the findings. The study did not measure long-term effects of dietary fiber intervention. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.

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Delei S, Guangli F, Yuhang M, et al. Gut microbiota response influences dietary fiber intervention effectiveness in prediabetes. Nature Communications. 2025;16:11506. doi:10.1038/s41467-025-66498-x

Efectos Principales

No significant change in whole-blood HbA1c levels between dietary fiber intervention and control.

No significant differences in glucose levels observed between groups.

Insulin response did not differ significantly between the dietary fiber and usual care groups.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention, Usual care and Anthropometric parameters, Blood glucose, Changes in kidney function parameters, and 4 more.

Primary intervention

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention

Primary outcomes

  • Anthropometric parameters
  • Blood glucose
  • Changes in kidney function parameters

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Body Composition

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Anthropometric parameters

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Anthropometric parameters

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Anthropometric parameters

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Blood glucose

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Blood glucose

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Blood glucose

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Changes in kidney function parameters

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Changes in kidney function parameters

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Changes in kidney function parameters

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → HbA1c

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Insulin

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Insulin

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Insulin

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

lipids

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → lipids

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → lipids

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Liver function tests

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Liver function tests

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention → Liver function tests

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

HbA1c

Usual care → HbA1c

Usual care → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
86
Strong
ImpactScore™
57
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
85
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 14 estudios
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • No statistically significant differences in HbA1c levels between the intervention and control groups.
  • Glucose and insulin levels showed no significant changes across groups.
  • Overall health outcomes remained similar between dietary fiber and usual care.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with prediabetes.
  • Individuals seeking dietary interventions for blood sugar management.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside of the study sample.
  • The intervention duration and adherence levels were not specified.
  • Further research is needed to explore different dietary strategies.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect the generalizability of the findings.
  • The study did not measure long-term effects of dietary fiber intervention.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and HbA1c, MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention and HbA1c.

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Does Usual care lower HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Usual care may lower HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.9 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention lower HbA1c?

Moderate Evidence

MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention may lower HbA1c.

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

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention improve anthropometric parameters?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention for anthropometric parameters.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Anthropometric parameters

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention improve blood glucose?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of MDT nursing model combined with high-fiber dietary intervention for blood glucose.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Blood glucose

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

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

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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