Mechanisms Linking the Gut Microbiome and Glucose Metabolism

Abstract excerpt

Abstract Context: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with gastrointestinal dysbiosis involving both compositional and functional changes in the gut microbiome. Changes in diet and supplementation with probiotics and prebiotics (ie, fermentable fibers) can induce favorable changes in gut bacterial species and improve glucose homeostasis. Objective: This paper will review the data supporting several potential...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Diet and metabolism studies
• Share to Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
• Share to Gut microbiota and health