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ReviewNutrients2026

The Role of Dietary Fibers in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Synthesis of Current Evidence and Clinical Implications.

Finta Hajnal, Ruța Florina, Avram Călin, Toncean Florentina Simona, Georgescu Mihai

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Review in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Finta HajnalDepartment of Public Health and Health Management, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-3167-5497
Ruța FlorinaDepartment of Community Nutrition and Food Safety, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5715-5220
Avram CălinDepartment of Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1488-3329
Toncean Florentina SimonaDepartment of Management, Dr. Eugen Nicoară Municipal Hospital, 545300 Reghin, Romania.
Georgescu MihaiObstetrics Gynecology 1st Department, Braila County Emergency Hospital, 810325 Braila, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) represents a major public health challenge, being associated with significant metabolic and cardiovascular complications. Evidence-based nutritional interventions are essential for the prevention and management of the disease. Dietary fibers, particularly soluble fibers such as psyllium, β-glucan, inulin, and fermentable fiber blends, have demonstrated beneficial effects on glycemia, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipid profile, body weight, and medication requirements. This narrative review synthesizes the results of recent clinical trials and meta-analyses, highlighting the underlying physiological mechanisms, including colonic fermentation and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, as well as the impact on gut microbiota composition. The findings support the integration of soluble fibers into a personalized dietary plan as part of a multidimensional strategy for T2D management. Further long-term randomized studies are warranted to standardize doses and assess the metabolic and microbiota-mediated effects of dietary fibers.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Dietary FiberFatty Acids, VolatileGastrointestinal MicrobiomeGlycated HemoglobinHumansDietary FiberFatty Acids, VolatileGlycated Hemoglobinclinical nutritiongut microbiotashort-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)soluble dietary fiberstype 2 diabetes

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