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Med Sci Sports Exerc May 2011 PMID 20881878

Creatine in type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Bruno Gualano, Vitor DE Salles Painneli, Hamilton Roschel, Guilherme Giannini Artioli, Manoel Neves, Ana Lúcia De Sá Pinto, Maria Elizabeth Rossi Da Silva, Maria Rosária Cunha, Maria Concepción García Otaduy, Claudia Da Costa Leite, Júlio César Ferreira, Rosa Maria Pereira, Patrícia Chakur Brum, Eloisa Bonfá, Antonio Herbert Lancha

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Several discussions praise the study's findings, referencing improved glucose control and mechanisms like GLUT4 translocation, with phrases like 'improves glycemic control' and 'significantly lowers HbA1c.' This indicates a generally positive and engaged reaction that recognizes the potential significance of the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show support for the research, highlighting positive outcomes like improved glycemic control and HbA1c reduction, indicating general agreement with the findings.

InterestHigh interest

The detailed references to mechanisms like GLUT4 translocation and changes in HbA1c levels demonstrate high curiosity and engagement with the study's implications.

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While some social discussions cite specific data and ask for opinions, most are supportive summaries, reflecting moderate levels of interactive engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions underscore the potential clinical significance of creatine supplementation for managing type 2 diabetes, suggesting notable impact on health practices or future research.

Abstract in brief

  • Creatine supplementation combined with exercise improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients, as shown by reduced HbA1c levels and lower glucose response during tests.
  • The study suggests that the beneficial effects may be due to increased GLUT4 translocation to muscle cell membranes, enhancing glucose uptake.
  • No significant adverse effects were reported, and other factors like physical capacity and lipid profile remained similar between the creatine and placebo groups.]
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聖帝・王城@退かぬ！媚びぬ！省みぬ！
@ojyo_k · X

2型糖尿病患者が運動トレーニングとクレアチン補給を組み合わせると、GLUT4が増加し、耐糖能が改善される。 ランダム化二重盲検プラセボ対照試験 https://t.co/DTWVI4VvU5

May 23, 2025 · 13 likes · 999 followers View post →
Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

3. Improves blood sugar levels Creatine uptake into tissue is influenced by glucose and insulin Ingesting it has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and significantly lower HbA1c levels https://t.co/8XnjZ9utWX

Dec 14, 2022 · 9 likes · 49,090 followers View post →
Brandon Luu, MD
@BrandonLuuMD · X

@DavidJoffe64 Here you go! https://t.co/evhcm536JX

Jan 27, 2025 · 3 likes · 21,695 followers View post →
Pratik Patel
@PratikxPatel · X

@TElkerton https://t.co/JLi28C2loN https://t.co/dv6HJhJRuk

Oct 4, 2021 · 1 like · 43,232 followers View post →
Pathik Joshi
@pathikj80 · X

This one shows: Creatine supplementation combined with an exercise program improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetics. Both HbA1c & glucose tolerance seem to improve. The underlying mechanism seems to be related to an increase in GLUT-4 recruitment. https://t.co/YZZFVe6ock

May 2, 2021 · 1 like · 3,290 followers View post →
Richard Jones
@2Corinth3_18 · X

@DrKristieLeong Similar but it is this one. In the results section they claim the A1C drops from 7.4 to 6.4 where the placebo has no change. https://t.co/iwfP3KZkqG

Jun 5, 2020 · 1 like · 240 followers View post →

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ನವೀನ್ ಕಿರುಗುಳಿಗೆ
@fitness_kannada · X

@SoansShine Type 2 diabetes: ರಿಸರ್ಚ್ ಪ್ರಕಾರ ವರ್ಕೌಟ್ ಮತ್ತೆ 5g ಕ್ರೆಟಿನ್, ಬ್ಲಡ್ ಶುಗರ್ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶಸ್ವಿ ಆಗಿದೆ. Type 1 diabetes: ಇದರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ರಿಸರ್ಚ್ ಆಗಿರದೆ ಇರುವುದರಿಂದ ಕಿಡ್ನಿ ಚೆಕಪ್ ಮಾಡಿಸಿ, ನಂತರ ವೈದ್ಯರ ಸಲಹೆ ಪಡೆದು ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದು ರಿಸರ್ಚ್ ಮೂಲ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ: https://t.co/5SuoxItiyy

Aug 18, 2025 · 1 like · 172 followers View post →
聖帝・王城@退かぬ！媚びぬ！省みぬ！
@ojyo_k · X

2型糖尿病患者が運動トレーニングとクレアチン補給を組み合わせると、GLUT4が増加し、耐糖能が改善される。 ランダム化二重盲検プラセボ対照試験 https://t.co/DTWVI4VvU5

May 23, 2025 · 13 likes · 999 followers View post →
大城竜樹｜理学療法士
@souphysio · X

論文リンク https://t.co/IEJ25tNA9v

Mar 29, 2025 · 20 followers View post →
Brandon Luu, MD
@BrandonLuuMD · X

@DavidJoffe64 Here you go! https://t.co/evhcm536JX

Jan 27, 2025 · 3 likes · 21,695 followers View post →
Nathalia Lima
@nathalialimanut · X

combinada com treinamento físico MELHORA o controle GLICÊMICO em pacientes com Diabetes tipo II. Nesse estudo o grupo suplementado com Creatina teve melhores resultados de glicemia durante o treino e redução de hemoglobina glicada. DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181fcee7d

Jan 27, 2023 · 1 followers View post →
Jakub Heglas
@jakub_heglas · X

Bezva ! https://t.co/5AtvHWIr72

Jan 22, 2023 · 1 like · 172 followers View post →
Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

3. Improves blood sugar levels Creatine uptake into tissue is influenced by glucose and insulin Ingesting it has been shown to improve glucose tolerance and significantly lower HbA1c levels https://t.co/8XnjZ9utWX

Dec 14, 2022 · 9 likes · 49,090 followers View post →
Pratik Patel
@PratikxPatel · X

@TElkerton https://t.co/JLi28C2loN https://t.co/dv6HJhJRuk

Oct 4, 2021 · 1 like · 43,232 followers View post →
Richard Jones
@2Corinth3_18 · X

Dear @Dr_Guess do you think this study on the the benefits on the supplementation of Creatine Monohydrate for diabetics is from a reliable source? Thank you https://t.co/C0M7xHSt0T.

Jun 20, 2021 · 240 followers View post →
Pathik Joshi
@pathikj80 · X

This one shows: Creatine supplementation combined with an exercise program improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetics. Both HbA1c & glucose tolerance seem to improve. The underlying mechanism seems to be related to an increase in GLUT-4 recruitment. https://t.co/YZZFVe6ock

May 2, 2021 · 1 like · 3,290 followers View post →
ZeroTonina
@conejo_shuli · X

@FeedeFw https://t.co/fZjETZeNcH

Jan 28, 2021 · 920 followers View post →
Richard Jones
@2Corinth3_18 · X

@DrKristieLeong Similar but it is this one. In the results section they claim the A1C drops from 7.4 to 6.4 where the placebo has no change. https://t.co/iwfP3KZkqG

Jun 5, 2020 · 1 like · 240 followers View post →