August 3, 2025

Examining the composition of gut microbiota in a South African population: a comparative study between type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and non-diabetic individuals

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SPSara Mosima PheehaNational Health Laboratory Service JNJustice Trésor NgomSouth African Medical Research Council ASAbhinav SharmaSouth African Medical Research Council

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Cross-sectional study compares gut microbiota composition in T2DM patients and non-diabetic individuals, indicating significant differences in microbial profiles and diversity.

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The gut microbiota in T2DM patients showed a distinct composition with higher Firmicutes and lower diversity compared to non-diabetic individuals.
Significant differences in alpha diversity metrics were found, with non-diabetic individuals exhibiting higher diversity levels than those with T2DM.
Differential abundance testing identified several phyla, families, and genera that were either enriched or depleted in T2DM patients compared to non-diabetics.
Correlations between HbA1c, CRP levels, and microbial profiles suggest that gut microbiota composition may influence inflammation and metabolic dysregulation.

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Pheeha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c7be6551bb0af8d071b https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.16.665184

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Cross-sectional study compares gut microbiota composition in T2DM patients and non-diabetic individuals, indicating significant differences in microbial profiles and diversity.

Examining the composition of gut microbiota in a South African population: a comparative study between type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and non-diabetic individuals

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Examining the composition of gut microbiota in a South African population: a comparative study between type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and non-diabetic individuals

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