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March 14, 2026Diabetes Epidemiology and ManagementOpen Access

Gymnema Sylvestre-Supplemented Chewing Gum and Sweet Food Consumption in Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind Pilot Trial (The Sweet Victory Trial)

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ABAssaf BuchJAJacob AtsmonMRMichal Roll

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Overview

Randomized controlled trial finds Gymnema sylvestre gum reduces sweet food intake in type 1 diabetes, suggesting a potential tool for dietary management.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the effect of Gymnema sylvestre gum on sweet food consumption and glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes.
  • Conducted a randomized, double-blind pilot trial with 22 adults with type 1 diabetes.
  • Participants were randomized 2:1 to receive GS gum or placebo for two weeks.
  • Used continuous glucose monitoring to track glycemic control and self-report sweet consumption.
  • The GS gum group reported a significant reduction in sweet food consumption from baseline (p=0.005).
  • Placebo group showed no significant change in sweet food intake.
  • No significant differences in glycemic control measures were found.
  • GS group participants reported improved subjective craving control.

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Buch et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fc33b39f7826a300cf55https://doi.org/10.1016/j.deman.2026.100308
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