Gut microbiome linked to hypoglycemia in new study
NCT ID NCT03385707
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at 28 people who experience low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) after eating, often due to past stomach surgery. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut are linked to how often and how severely blood sugar drops. Participants wear a continuous glucose monitor and provide stool samples to analyze their microbiome.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new ways to manage or predict hypoglycemia by understanding gut bacteria.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply widely. It looks for correlations, not treatments.
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Locations
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States