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ABSTRACT: Background
Nutrient supplements are widely used for type 2 diabetes (T2D), yet evidence-based guidance for clinicians is lacking.Methods
We searched the four electronic databases from November 2015-December 2021. The most recent, most comprehensive, high-ranked systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and/or umbrella reviews of randomised controlled trials in adults with T2D were included. Data were extracted on study characteristics, aggregate outcome measures per group (glycaemic control, measures of insulin sensitivity and secretion), adverse events, and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) assessments. Quality was assessed using A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews Version 2.0 (AMSTAR 2).Results
Twelve meta-analyses and one umbrella review were included. There was very low certainty evidence that chromium, Vitamin C, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (Ω-3 PUFAs) were superior to placebo for the primary outcome of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (Mean Difference/MD -0.54, -0.54 and ES -0.27, respectively). Probiotics were superior to placebo for HbA1c (Weighted Mean Difference/WMD -0.43%). There was very low certainty evidence that Vitamin D was superior to placebo for lowering HbA1c in trials of <6 months (MD -0.17%). Magnesium, zinc, Vitamin C, probiotics, and polyphenols were superior to placebo for FBG. Vitamin D was superior to placebo for insulin resistance. Data on safety was limited.Conclusions
Future research should identify who may benefit from nutrient supplementation, safety, and optimal regimens and formulations.
SUBMITTER: Fong C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9182772 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Fong Charmie C Alesi Simon S Mousa Aya A Moran Lisa J LJ Deed Gary G Grant Suzanne S Tapia Kriscia K Ee Carolyn C
Nutrients 20220530 11
Background: Nutrient supplements are widely used for type 2 diabetes (T2D), yet evidence-based guidance for clinicians is lacking. Methods: We searched the four electronic databases from November 2015−December 2021. The most recent, most comprehensive, high-ranked systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and/or umbrella reviews of randomised controlled trials in adults with T2D were included. Data were extracted on study characteristics, aggregate outcome measures per group (glycaemic control, measure ...[more]