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Key finding
Glucose iAUC0–3h was 59% lower in test vs control.
The study evaluated the impact of a diabetes-specific protein supplement (DSPS) as a partial breakfast replacement on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in postprandial glucose levels.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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The study evaluated the impact of a diabetes-specific protein supplement (DSPS) as a partial breakfast replacement on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in postprandial glucose levels.
Improving glycemic control is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of complications. The significant reductions in postprandial glucose levels observed with DSPS indicate its potential as an effective dietary intervention for individuals with diabetes, offering a practical approach to enhance dietary management.
The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. The long-term effects of DSPS on glycemic control were not assessed. Insulin response did not show significant differences, indicating variability in individual responses.
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Sheryl SS, Ami S, Natasha V, et al. DSPS as a Partial Breakfast Replacement Improves Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Therapy. 2025;17(2):271-285. doi:10.1007/s13300-025-01834-4
Postprandial glucose iAUC0–3h was 59% lower in the DSPS group compared to control (p = 0.001).
Peak glucose levels were significantly lower by 46% in the DSPS group (p = 0.001).
Protein intake increased by 8.8 g during the DSPS intervention.
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This study contributes evidence to Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro), Isocaloric control breakfast and Glucose iAUC (OGTT), Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE), Postprandial blood glucose, and 2 more.
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Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro)
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Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Postprandial blood glucose
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Postprandial blood glucose
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Protein intake change
Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) → Protein intake change
Isocaloric control breakfast → Postprandial insulin incremental area under the curve (iAUC0–3h)
Isocaloric control breakfast → Postprandial insulin incremental area under the curve (iAUC0–3h)
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) and Postprandial and OGTT Glucose, Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) and Glucose Variability.
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Contributes to Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) evidence base.
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Measures Postprandial and OGTT Glucose as a key outcome.
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Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) appears to improve Glucose iAUC (OGTT).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) appears to improve Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Mean amplitude of glycemic excursions (MAGE)
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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Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) appears to improve Postprandial blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Postprandial blood glucose
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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Diabetes-specific nutritional formula-pro (DSNF-Pro) appears to improve Protein intake change.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Protein intake change
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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