Effect of Inulin-type Fructose Extracted From Jerusalem Artichoke on Improving Prediabetic State of Type 2 Diabetes

Study on the Mechanisms of Soluble Dietary Fiber Extracted From Jerusalem Artichoke in the Treatment of Pre-type 2 Diabetes

The trial was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-controlled, exploratory clinical study.Through the intervention of soluble dietary fiber in the pre-type 2 diabetic population, the change of blood glucose spectrum before and after intervention can show the effect of this intervention on the outcome, and further elucidate the effect of soluble dietary fiber intervention on the level of insulin resistance and its effect on outcome. Helps to prevent the more scientific and effective prevention of type 2 diabetes from pre-diabetes.

Subjects who met the criteria were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group, after 24 weeks of intervention, the incidence of blood sugar reversion to normal was main observed.The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of soluble dietary fiber treatment regimens on the conversion rate of pre-type 2 diabetes (converted to normal blood glucose, type 2 diabetes, or stable in the stage of impaired glucose tolerance). The secondary objective was to study the improvement of insulin resistance and changes in intestinal flora after intervention.

The soluble dietary fiber (NIUCHANG®) and placebo used in the trial were exclusively produced by Inuling (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and provided free of charge. During the treatment period, the treatment group was given oral "NIUCHANG®" (once 15g,once a day)and the control group was given oral placebo (once15 g, once a day) for 24 weeks.

The test was performed for 12 weeks as a course of treatment。At the end of one course of treatment, if the glucose tolerance was changed to normal or the blood glucose was stable in the pre-diabetes phase, the original dose was maintained and continued for 12 weeks. At 24 weeks, patients with normal blood glucose and glucose tolerance tests were followed up for 48 weeks. At the end of one course of treatment, if the blood glucose progresses to the stage of diabetes, the test is withdrawn and treated according to clinical routine.

Inclusion Criteria:

The following various situations need to be met at the same time in order to be selected:

• According to the diagnostic criteria for impaired glucose tolerance in the WHO Diabetes Diagnosis and Classification Standard in 1999: fasting blood glucose ≥6.1mmol/L and <7.0mmol/L, blood glucose 2 hours after oral administration of 75g glucose ≥7.8mmol/L and < 11.1mmol/L;
• BMI：20kg/㎡ ≤ BMI ≤ 35kg/㎡；
• Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 70 years old, gender is not limited;
• Voluntarily participate in the trial and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

Any of the following circumstances should be excluded and cannot be selected:

• Acute cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events or myocardial infarction within 6 months;
• Laboratory examination: liver function AST or ALT ≥ 2.5 × ULN; renal function Cr > 1.2 × ULN;
• Those with severe gastrointestinal diseases, such as active peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction, etc.; those who have changed the history of normal structure of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Hypertensive patients with poor blood pressure control (blood pressure SBP ≥ 160 mmHg and / or DBP ≥ 100 mmHg);
• Those with severe blood system diseases;
• Those with other endocrine system diseases, such as hyperthyroidism or hypercortisolism;
• Those who have a stress state or have secondary blood glucose elevation factors (such as those who take glucocorticoids);
• Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding, who are planning to be pregnant or who are not willing to contraception during the study;
• Drug or other drug abusers;
• Those who may be allergic to the test drug;
• Those who have participated in other drug trials within 3 months;
• Those who are unable to cooperate with mental illness;
• Other circumstances The investigator believes that it is not suitable for the group.