Could a simple legume soup help tame blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT07688694
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a soup made from boiled legume seed coats can help control blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants drink the soup daily for 30 days. Researchers measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- legume seed coat soup (from Vigna mungo or Macrotyloma uniflorum)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this soup could offer a simple, natural dietary supplement to help manage blood sugar and reduce diabetes-related risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo control. The effect may be modest, and results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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JSS Medical College
Mysore, Karnataka, 570015, India
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