r/Microbiome • u/missannthrope1 • 3d ago

Unlocking Your Gut's Power to Control Blood Sugar

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Type 2 diabetes affects 10.5% of adults globally, projected to rise to 12.2% by 2045, with 90% of cases being Type 2 diabetes
  • A study revealed that gut microbiome responses to high- and low-carbohydrate diets influence blood sugar and metabolic health
  • Dysbiosis in the gut microbiome is linked to Type 2 diabetes, affecting carbohydrate metabolism, fat storage, inflammation and glycemic control
  • Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) from gut bacteria reduce inflammation and enhance insulin sensitivity, playing a key role in preventing diabetes and metabolic imbalances
  • Optimizing gut health through mitochondrial support, healthy carbohydrates and targeted supplementation like Akkermansia muciniphila improves glycemic control and overall metabolic function

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/04/03/unlocking-your-guts-power-to-control-blood-sugar.aspx?ui=24f509bb43e8c3bf931263d5eb2c8c18782b2771efb53c80b48baabcfcadf770&sd=20060130&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20250403&foDate=true&mid=DM1728079&rid=262684328

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u/Moobygriller 2d ago

The answer is more fiber and a reduction in added sugars. That's really it - I started doing this and my a1c went from 5.8 down to 4.9. it really works.

Sfcas are made by the fermentation of fibers like oatmeal, bulgur, flaxseed meal, whole grains, and more.