Can apple cider vinegar help tame diabetes? small trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07493707

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

diabetes mellitus, noninsulin-dependent, 2 type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán

    Mexico City, 14080, Mexico