Last updated July 12, 2026
Key finding
HOMA-β increased from 32.48 ± 13.12 to 45.71 ± 25.18; p = 0.003
This study examined the effects of probiotic supplementation on β-cell function in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several metabolic parameters.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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This study examined the effects of probiotic supplementation on β-cell function in individuals with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several metabolic parameters.
The findings are significant as they suggest that probiotic supplementation could be a beneficial adjunct therapy for individuals with type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to better management of blood sugar levels and improved overall metabolic health. This could help reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications and improve quality of life for patients.
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of intervention may not capture long-term effects. Lack of detailed demographic data limits understanding of population diversity.
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Maryana S, Dmytro K, Iuliia K, Oleksandr K, Tetyana F, Nazarii K. The influence of probiotic supplementation vs. placebo on β-cell function in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Diabetes Therapy. 2023;14(11):1915-1931. doi:10.1007/s13300-023-01474-6
HOMA-β increased from 32.48 ± 13.12 to 45.71 ± 25.18; p = 0.003
Fasting plasma glucose decreased from 13.03 ± 3.46 to 10.66 ± 2.63 mmol/L; p < 0.001
HbA1c decreased from 8.86 ± 1.28 to 8.48 ± 1.22; p = 0.043
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This study contributes evidence to Probiotics and Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β), and 1 more.
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Probiotics → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Probiotics → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Probiotics → Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)
Probiotics → Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)
Probiotics → Reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels
Probiotics → Reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels
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This study contributes to evidence on Probiotics and Synbiotics and Fasting Glucose, Probiotics and Synbiotics and HbA1c.
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Probiotics and Synbiotics appear to lower HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 13 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Probiotics and Synbiotics appear to improve fasting glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 14 supporting studies with generally consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Probiotics and Synbiotics appear to improve beta-cell function.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a small number of supporting studies and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Probiotics appear to reduce reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokine levels
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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