Can apple cider vinegar help tame diabetes? small trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07493707
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether drinking 15 ml of apple cider vinegar twice a day for two weeks can improve blood sugar stability and cholesterol in adults with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-eight participants will compare the vinegar to plain water using a continuous glucose monitor. It's a small, early-stage trial, so results will be preliminary.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- apple cider vinegar
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, short-term trial (38 people, 2 weeks per phase). Results may not apply to everyone, and apple cider vinegar can cause digestive issues or interact with medications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
Mexico City, 14080, Mexico