Could a fiber from agave help tame type 2 diabetes?
NCT ID NCT07696247
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking agave inulin, a natural fiber, for eight weeks can improve blood sugar control and increase healthy gut bacteria in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either 10 grams of agave inulin or a placebo daily. Researchers measure changes in blood sugar, insulin resistance, and gut microbes to see if this simple supplement offers metabolic benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- agave inulin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar and support beneficial gut bacteria in people with type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 43 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The supplement may cause digestive discomfort and might not improve diabetes control significantly.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Campus Juriquilla
Querétaro City, Querétaro, 76230, Mexico
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