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Inulin-type fructans improve gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes
Last updated September 10, 2026
Key finding
Treatment with inulin-type fructans induced moderate changes in the faecal microbiota composition (1.5%, p = 0.045).
Inulin-type fructans added to diet in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
Inulin-type fructans added to diet in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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This study evaluated Inulin-type fructans added to diet in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Eline B, Sedegheh G, Kåre IB, et al. The prebiotic effect of inulin-type fructans on the faecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in patients with type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Nutrition. 2020;59(7):3325-3338. doi:10.1007/s00394-020-02282-5
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This study contributes evidence to Inulin-type fructans, Maltodextrin placebo and Acetic acid, Butyric acid, Propionic acid, and 3 more.
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Inulin-type fructans
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- Acetic acid
- Butyric acid
- Propionic acid
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59
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- Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
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- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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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 Trackergut microbiota composition
Inulin-type fructans → gut microbiota composition
Inulin-type fructans → gut microbiota composition
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 TrackerEvidence 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 TrackerTotal number of medications used
Inulin-type fructans → Total number of medications used
Inulin-type fructans → Total number of medications used
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 25
- Negative
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence 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 Trackergut microbiota composition
Maltodextrin placebo → gut microbiota composition
Maltodextrin placebo → gut microbiota composition
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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This study contributes to evidence on Probiotics and Synbiotics and Acetic acid, Probiotics and Synbiotics and Butyric acid.
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Diet and Nutrition
Probiotics and Synbiotics → Acetic acid
Diet and Nutrition
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Probiotics and Synbiotics → Butyric acid
Diet and Nutrition
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- 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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outcome_hubMeasures Acetic acid as a key outcome.
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Does Inulin-type fructans improve acetic acid?
Emerging Evidence
Inulin-type fructans appears to improve acetic acid.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Acetic acid
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.
Does Inulin-type fructans improve propionic acid?
Emerging Evidence
Inulin-type fructans appears to improve propionic acid.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Propionic acid
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.
Does Inulin-type fructans improve total scfa?
Emerging Evidence
Inulin-type fructans appears to improve total scfa.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Total SCFA
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.
Does Inulin-type fructans improve gut microbiota composition?
Emerging Evidence
Inulin-type fructans appears to improve gut microbiota composition.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
gut microbiota composition
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.
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