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Phase II Trial Opens: Microbiome-Targeted Nutrition vs Placebo in Type 2 Diabetes — Novel Approach to Glycemic Control

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21 June 2026

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The AIM-MET trial is testing a novel microbiome-targeted nutritional supplement for improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. This 24-week randomized controlled trial could offer clinicians a new adjunctive therapy approach.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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