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β-glucan bread shows little effect on glycemic control

Última actualización 18 de julio de 2026

Key finding

After 16 wk, there was no significant between-group difference in HbA1c [Δ = −0.01%, 95% CI: −0.03, 0.06; P = 0.49].

This study evaluated the effectiveness of β-glucan-enriched bread on glycemic control in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, finding no significant differences in key outcomes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effectiveness of β-glucan-enriched bread on glycemic control in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, finding no significant differences in key outcomes.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the effectiveness of dietary interventions like β-glucan-enriched bread is crucial for developing strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes. This study highlights the need for further research into dietary options that can effectively support glycemic control in at-risk populations.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. No significant differences observed could indicate ineffectiveness.

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Therese H, Alena S, Ingrid R, et al. Effectiveness of β-glucan–enriched bread on glycemic control in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2025;122(3):724-732. doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.06.018

Efectos Principales

No significant change in HbA1c (Δ = −0.01%, P = 0.49)

No significant change in FPG (Δ = −0.02 mmol/L)

No significant change in insulin levels (Δ = −0.76 pmol/L)

No significant change in LDL cholesterol (Δ = −0.11 mmol/L)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to β-glucan-enriched bread and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, Insulin, and 1 more.

Primary intervention

β-glucan-enriched bread

Primary outcomes

  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c
  • Insulin

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 68

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Related topics

4

Evidence pairs

555

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 4 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

β-glucan-enriched bread → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

β-glucan-enriched bread → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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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HbA1c

β-glucan-enriched bread → HbA1c

β-glucan-enriched bread → HbA1c

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

Insulin

β-glucan-enriched bread → Insulin

β-glucan-enriched bread → 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

LDL cholesterol

β-glucan-enriched bread → LDL cholesterol

β-glucan-enriched bread → LDL cholesterol

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

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c showed no significant change (Δ = −0.01%, P = 0.49).
  • FPG levels did not differ significantly (Δ = −0.02 mmol/L).
  • Insulin and LDL cholesterol levels also showed no significant changes.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals interested in dietary interventions for glycemic control.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to broader populations outside the study group.
  • Further research is needed to explore other dietary options.
  • The lack of significant findings suggests caution in recommending β-glucan-enriched bread for glycemic control.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
  • No significant differences observed could indicate ineffectiveness.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on β-glucan-enriched bread and Fasting Glucose, β-glucan-enriched bread and HbA1c.

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This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.

Questions answered by this study

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Does β-glucan-enriched bread improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of β-glucan-enriched bread for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does β-glucan-enriched bread improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of β-glucan-enriched bread for HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does β-glucan-enriched bread improve insulin?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of β-glucan-enriched bread for Insulin.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does β-glucan-enriched bread improve ldl cholesterol?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of β-glucan-enriched bread for LDL cholesterol.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    LDL cholesterol

    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.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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