Potential Application of Dietary Fiber in Improving Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Abstract

The relationship between dietary fiber, short chain fatty acid (SCFA) and diabetes has been confirmed by some current studies. This article examined the influence of dietary fiber, a necessary type of fiber for the human body, on human Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and how to manage the advancement of T2DM by converting it into SCFA by fermentation. This article introduces the fundamental connection between T2DM, dietary fiber and SCFA. It discusses the relationship between dietary fiber and body weight from various perspectives, as well as how the risk of obesity and T2DM is reduced by dietary fiber, manages insulin resistance, and enhances gastrointestinal flora. Adequate consumption of dietary fiber can help manage metabolic illnesses including obesity and T2DM, and SCFA play an important role in this process. This paper aims to clarify the relationship between T2DM and dietary fiber and SCFA, and inspire people to think about non-drug treatment methods for T2DM.