Could a sweet drink before surgery boost recovery for diabetics?

NCT ID NCT07451015

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

Summary

This study looked at whether giving a carbohydrate drink (yogurt with honey) before elective abdominal surgery is safe and helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. 120 patients were split into three groups: non-diabetic controls, non-diabetic with the drink, and diabetic with the drink. Researchers measured stomach emptying with ultrasound and tracked blood sugar, recovery, and hospital stay to see if the drink reduces surgical stress.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

carbohydrate drink (yogurt with honey)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a simple pre-surgery drink improves recovery for diabetic patients without increasing risks.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study, so results may not apply broadly. The drink could affect blood sugar or stomach emptying in some patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroparesis 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

  • Tanta University Hospitals

    Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt