The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus

The clinical application of specialized oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in managing hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus necessitates rigorous evaluation of their effects on glycemic stability and nutritional parameters. This prospective study aimed to investigate the impact of a diabetes...

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Main Authors: Chin-Kun Wang, Ke-Xin Li, Sheng-Qian Sun, Tristan-C. Liu
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2025.1629741/full
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description The clinical application of specialized oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in managing hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus necessitates rigorous evaluation of their effects on glycemic stability and nutritional parameters. This prospective study aimed to investigate the impact of a diabetes-specific ONS, Complete Nutrition Diabetic Formula, on glycemic control and key nutritional indices in diabetic inpatients. Forty adult inpatients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus requiring nutritional support were enrolled and completed the intervention. Following assessment of individual caloric requirements, participants received an average daily supplementation of 156 g (equivalent to 2.6 packs) of the Complete Nutrition Diabetic Formula over a mean duration of 29 days (range 14-67 days). Glycemic parameters, anthropometric measurements (including mid-arm circumference, MAC), and pertinent biochemical markers (including serum magnesium) were assessed at baseline and study conclusion. Post-intervention analysis showed a higher total caloric and fat intake with a lower carbohydrate share, accompanied by significant gains in mid- arm circumference (MAC), serum magnesium, and a nitrogen-balance flip from -2.7 g/day to +1.25 g/day (p < 0.05), marking a catabolic - to - anabolic shift and confirming protein repletion. Fasting plasma glucose and other biochemical indices - including serum proteins and lipid profiles - remained unchanged (p > 0.05), indicating that short-term Complete Nutrition Diabetic Formula supplementation improves key nutritional indicators without compromising glycemic control or broader metabolic stability.
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spelling doaj-art-935c094e138b45118f7db4d93f23094f2025-08-20T03:16:01ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Endocrinology1664-23922025-07-011610.3389/fendo.2025.16297411629741The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitusChin-Kun Wang0Ke-Xin Li1Sheng-Qian Sun2Tristan-C. Liu3Tristan-C. Liu4Department of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, ChinaLe Bonta Wellness Co. Ltd, Shanghai, ChinaResearch and Development Center, Standard Investment (China) Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaLe Bonta Wellness Co. Ltd, Shanghai, ChinaResearch and Development Center, Standard Investment (China) Ltd., Shanghai, ChinaThe clinical application of specialized oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in managing hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus necessitates rigorous evaluation of their effects on glycemic stability and nutritional parameters. This prospective study aimed to investigate the impact of a diabetes-specific ONS, Complete Nutrition Diabetic Formula, on glycemic control and key nutritional indices in diabetic inpatients. Forty adult inpatients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus requiring nutritional support were enrolled and completed the intervention. Following assessment of individual caloric requirements, participants received an average daily supplementation of 156 g (equivalent to 2.6 packs) of the Complete Nutrition Diabetic Formula over a mean duration of 29 days (range 14-67 days). Glycemic parameters, anthropometric measurements (including mid-arm circumference, MAC), and pertinent biochemical markers (including serum magnesium) were assessed at baseline and study conclusion. Post-intervention analysis showed a higher total caloric and fat intake with a lower carbohydrate share, accompanied by significant gains in mid- arm circumference (MAC), serum magnesium, and a nitrogen-balance flip from -2.7 g/day to +1.25 g/day (p < 0.05), marking a catabolic - to - anabolic shift and confirming protein repletion. Fasting plasma glucose and other biochemical indices - including serum proteins and lipid profiles - remained unchanged (p > 0.05), indicating that short-term Complete Nutrition Diabetic Formula supplementation improves key nutritional indicators without compromising glycemic control or broader metabolic stability.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2025.1629741/fulldiabetesoral nutritional supplements (ONS)glycemic controlnutritional statusmid-arm circumference (MAC)
spellingShingle Chin-Kun Wang
Ke-Xin Li
Sheng-Qian Sun
Tristan-C. Liu
Tristan-C. Liu
The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
Frontiers in Endocrinology
diabetes
oral nutritional supplements (ONS)
glycemic control
nutritional status
mid-arm circumference (MAC)
title The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
title_full The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
title_fullStr The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
title_full_unstemmed The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
title_short The impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
title_sort impact of a complete nutrition diabetic formula on glycemic control and nutritional status in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus
topic diabetes
oral nutritional supplements (ONS)
glycemic control
nutritional status
mid-arm circumference (MAC)
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2025.1629741/full
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