Evidence Question

Does Acarbose improve glucose-variability measures?

Related to: Glucose Variability

Short answer

Acarbose may improve glucose-variability measures.

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Moderate Evidence
Supporting research
3 studys
Randomized trials
3 trials

Why do we say this?

Across 3 randomized trials, findings are mixed and showed an effect on glucose-variability measures with Acarbose.

Context and limitations

Some evidence reported benefits while other evidence found little or no effect.

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Supporting research

3 published studys