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In adults with prediabetes, higher baseline levels of 2-hour plasma glucose, octenoylcarnitine (C8:1), and specific ceramide ratios (C18:0/C18:1) predict persistent prediabetes rather than reversion to normoglycemia following a 5-year lifestyle intervention. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aimed to determine if plasma metabolites can predict responses to lifestyle intervention in adults with prediabetes.

June 7, 2026Diabetes

2723-LB: Baseline Plasma Metabolites in Adults with Prediabetes Predict Persistent Prediabetes vs. Glucose Normalization following Lifestyle Intervention

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The study aimed to determine if plasma metabolites can predict responses to lifestyle intervention in adults with prediabetes.
Examined 138 adults with prediabetes over 5 years of lifestyle intervention.
Measured various plasma metabolites and metabolic parameters using LC-ms/ms.
Performed logistic regression to assess predictors of glucose normalization.
59 participants reverted to normal glucose regulation; 69 had persistent prediabetes.
Baseline levels of 2hPG (OR 2.042, 95% CI [1.322-3.156], P=0.0013) and ceramide ratios predicted persistent prediabetes.
Octenoylcarnitine levels were also associated with persistent prediabetes (OR 1.918, 95% CI [1.083-3.399], P=0.026).

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Randomized trial identifies metabolites that predict glucose normalization in adults with prediabetes, indicating potential biomarkers for intervention effectiveness.

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ASUZU et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250c7d7def13d035e1cae2 https://doi.org/10.2337/db26-2723-lb

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Randomized trial identifies metabolites that predict glucose normalization in adults with prediabetes, indicating potential biomarkers for intervention effectiveness.

2723-LB: Baseline Plasma Metabolites in Adults with Prediabetes Predict Persistent Prediabetes vs. Glucose Normalization following Lifestyle Intervention

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2723-LB: Baseline Plasma Metabolites in Adults with Prediabetes Predict Persistent Prediabetes vs. Glucose Normalization following Lifestyle Intervention

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