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HTD1801 improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients

Last updated July 18, 2026

Key finding

HbA1c level decreased by 0.7% (p = 0.03)

This study evaluated the effects of Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) on type 2 diabetes management. Results indicated significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study evaluated the effects of Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) on type 2 diabetes management. Results indicated significant reductions in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.

Clinical relevance

The findings suggest that HTD1801 could be a valuable addition to diabetes management strategies, potentially improving glycemic control for patients with type 2 diabetes. As diabetes prevalence continues to rise, effective treatments that can lower blood sugar levels are crucial for reducing complications associated with the disease.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. No long-term follow-up data is available. The effect of HTD1801 on body weight was not statistically significant.

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Journal Reference

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Linong J, Jianhua M, Yujin M, et al. Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Network Open. 2025;8(3):e2462185. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.62185

Main Effects

HTD1801 1000 mg reduced HbA1c by 1.0% (p < 0.001)

HTD1801 500 mg reduced HbA1c by 0.7% (p = 0.03)

HTD1801 1000 mg decreased fasting plasma glucose by 18.4 mg/dL (p = 0.003)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily, HTD1801 500 mg twice daily and Body weight, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c.

Primary intervention

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily

Primary outcomes

  • Body weight
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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Evidence pairs

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 3 direct semantic evidence topics

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Glycemic Control

matched_outcome

Related evidence

Evidence topic

HbA1c Reduction

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Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Body weight

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily → Body weight

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

HbA1c

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily → HbA1c

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily → HbA1c

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

Body weight

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Body weight

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Body weight

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence Tracker

Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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

HbA1c

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → HbA1c

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily → HbA1c

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

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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • HTD1801 1000 mg significantly decreased HbA1c by 1.0%.
  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 18.4 mg/dL with HTD1801.
  • Body weight changes were not statistically significant.
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking alternative treatments for diabetes management.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • Variability in individual responses to treatment may occur.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • No long-term follow-up data is available.
  • The effect of HTD1801 on body weight was not statistically significant.

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This study contributes to evidence on HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily and Body Weight, HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily and Fasting Glucose.

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Does HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily appears to improve 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 | 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

Does HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 1000 mg twice daily appears to improve HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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

Does HTD1801 500 mg twice daily improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily appears to improve 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 | 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

Does HTD1801 500 mg twice daily improve HbA1c?

Emerging Evidence

HTD1801 500 mg twice daily appears to improve HbA1c.

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

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    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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