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Probiotics improve glycemic control in children with T1DM

Última actualización 12 de julio de 2026

Key finding

FBG decreased by 33.1 mg/dL (p < 0.001)

Probiotic supplementation was studied for its effects on glycemic control in pediatric patients with Type 1 Diabetes, showing significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Low Risk

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Study focus

Probiotic supplementation was studied for its effects on glycemic control in pediatric patients with Type 1 Diabetes, showing significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

Clinical relevance

Improving glycemic control in pediatric patients with Type 1 Diabetes is crucial for reducing the risk of long-term complications. The significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c indicate that probiotics may serve as a beneficial adjunct therapy, potentially enhancing overall diabetes management strategies in children.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes

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Amira AMA, Eman ARI, Mahasen MA, Nouran YS, Victor G. Probiotic Supplementation Improves Glycemic Control in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes. Metabolites. 2025;15(5):288. doi:10.3390/metabo15050288

Efectos Principales

Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased by 33.1 mg/dL (p < 0.001)

HbA1c decreased by 1.39% (p < 0.001)

Total cholesterol decreased by 10.1 mg/dL (p < 0.001)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Multispecies probiotic supplementation and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, Interleukin-21 levels change, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Multispecies probiotic supplementation

Primary outcomes

  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c
  • Interleukin-21 levels change

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

335

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Relación de evidencia

Probiotics and Synbiotics and Fasting Glucose

Evidencia relacionada

Relación de evidencia

Probiotics and Synbiotics and HbA1c

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Relación de evidencia

Probiotics and Synbiotics and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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HbA1c

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → HbA1c

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → HbA1c

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 3 studies
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Supporting studies: Based on 3 studies
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Interleukin-21 levels change

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Interleukin-21 levels change

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Interleukin-21 levels change

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Interleukin-22 levels change

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Interleukin-22 levels change

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Interleukin-22 levels change

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Total cholesterol

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Total cholesterol

Multispecies probiotic supplementation → Total cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Fasting Plasma Glucose decreased significantly by 33.1 mg/dL.
  • HbA1c levels showed a significant reduction of 1.39%.
  • Total cholesterol decreased by 10.1 mg/dL, indicating improved metabolic health.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Pediatric patients aged 5-18 with Type 1 Diabetes
  • Patients currently managing diabetes with insulin therapy
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to adults or non-diabetic populations.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
  • Study findings are based on a specific probiotic formulation.
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  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects
  • Potential for unmeasured confounders affecting outcomes

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Probiotics and Synbiotics and HbA1c, Probiotics and Synbiotics and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

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Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve fasting glucose?

Strong Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics may improve Fasting Glucose.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 11 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
11 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on 12 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
12 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Probiotics and Synbiotics improve adipokine and angiogenic markers?

Strong Evidence

Probiotics and Synbiotics may improve Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total cholesterol

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

Why this answer: This answer is based on 10 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.

Limitations

  • Population details are unavailable.
10 supporting studiesUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Multispecies probiotic supplementation improve interleukin-21 levels change?

Emerging Evidence

Multispecies probiotic supplementation appears to improve Interleukin-21 levels change.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Interleukin-21 levels change

    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 studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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