Increasing dietary fiber intake for type 2 diabetes mellitus management: A systematic review

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World J Diabetes. May 15, 2024; 15(5): 1001-1010
Published online May 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i5.1001

Increasing dietary fiber intake for type 2 diabetes mellitus management: A systematic review

Douglas Nitzke, Juliana Czermainski, Carolina Rosa, Chaline Coghetto, Sabrina Alves Fernandes, Randhall B Carteri

Douglas Nitzke, Carolina Rosa, Chaline Coghetto, Randhall B Carteri, Department of Nutrition, Centro Universitário CESUCA, Cachoeirinha 94935-630, Brazil

Juliana Czermainski, Department of Hepatology, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90430-080, Brazil

Sabrina Alves Fernandes, Postgraduate Program in Hepatology, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil

Randhall B Carteri, Postgraduate Program in Hepatology, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil

Author contributions: Nitzke D, Czermainski J, and Carteri RB were responsible for the conception and design, data collection, and manuscript writing; Rosa C, Coghetto C, and Fernandes SA were responsible for manuscript writing and critical revision.

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.

PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.

Corresponding author: Randhall B Carteri, PhD, Postdoc, Professor, Researcher, Department of Nutrition, Centro Universitário CESUCA, Silvério Manoel da Silva, 160 - Colinas, Cacho-eirinha 94935-630, Brazil. randhallcarteri@gmail.com

Received: December 22, 2023
Peer-review started: December 22, 2023
First decision: January 10, 2024
Revised: January 19, 2024
Accepted: March 20, 2024
Article in press: March 20, 2024
Published online: May 15, 2024
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Research background

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, non-communicable disease characterized by changes in metabolism that result in high blood glucose levels. Therefore, it is essential to continue research to develop new approaches and strategies that reduce the incidence and prevalence of this disease, promoting an improvement in health and quality of life.

Research motivation

T2DM etiology is closely tied to imbalanced dietary practices. Conversely, a sufficient intake of dietary fiber (DF) has consistently demonstrated health benefits in numerous studies and research endeavors over time.

Research objectives

To investigate the efficacy of DF interventions in the management of T2DM.

Research methods

We searched the Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases up to July 2023, using the terms "dietary fiber" AND "diabetes mellitus".

Research results

Following a thorough analysis and the application of the exclusion criteria, 26 articles were ultimately included in this review. Regarding DF consumption, we identified three methods: Utilizing drugs, such as amylase enzyme inhibitors, in two articles; ingestion of DF supplements, including inulin, fructans, guar gum, resistant starch, resistant dextrin, galacto-oligosaccharides, and psyllium; and increasing the intake of fiber-rich foods in the diet, as discussed in 10 articles.

Research conclusions

The collective findings indicate that glycemic control can be improved by a diet incorporating DF, using the aforementioned methods.

Research perspectives

The results of this systematic literature review expand the current literature, indicating promising results regarding the isolated and combined strategy of calorie restriction and increased DF intake, which can synergistically contribute to notably benefiting T2DM.