Impact of probiotic supplementation in a patient with type 2 diabetes on glycemic and lipid profile.

Background & Aims: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive chronic non-communicable disease associated with various comorbidities; it is considered complex and therefore multifactorial strategies must be applied to reduce the associated risks. The aim of this before-and-after clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of adjuvant supplementation with probiotics in patients with T2DM.

Methods: The study included 20 patients aged >30 years with T2DM who were overweight or obese.