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From a mechanistic standpoint, specific beneficial commensal taxa most notably species within Lactobacillus , Bifidobacterium , and selected butyrate-producing anaerobes, have been shown to increase SCFA production, strengthen epithelial barrier integrity, and stimulate enteroendocrine L cells (110)
"The studies being presented at this year's meeting highlight how essential carefully designed trials are for evaluating new therapies, refining existing approaches, and ensuring that advances in science translate into safer, more effective care for people living with diabetes." Authors, Disclosures, and Funding In addition to Aroda, the study authors include Melanie J Davies, Jill Maaske, Marcus Millegrd, Vctor Lpez Juan, Jens Aberle, Andreea Ciudin, Rory J McCrimmon, Olof Eklund, Judy L Shih, Mikaela Sjostrand, Donna Zarzuela, and Julio Rosenstock
Medication interactions should be reviewed