A proof-of-concept study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BTI320 on post-prandial hyperglycaemia in Chinese subjects with pre-diabetes

Abstract Background Galactomannan(s) are plant-derived fiber shown to reduce post-prandial blood glucose by delaying intestinal absorption of carbohydrates and slowing down gastric emptying. We examined glucose-lowering effects of BTI320, a propriety fractionated mannan(s) administered as a chewable...

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Main Authors: Andrea O. Y. Luk, Benny C. Y. Zee, Marc Chong, Risa Ozaki, Carl W. Rausch, Michael H. M. Chan, Ronald C. W. Ma, Alice P. S. Kong, Francis C. C. Chow, Juliana C. N. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-018-0288-5