Gut Dysbiosis had been involved in some way in the pathogenesis of some extra-intestinal disorders including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
Accumulating evidence had linked metabolic syndrome and diabetes to dysequilibrium in gut microbiota, which are a critical regulator of host metabolism and immune responses. gut microbiota interacts with host signaling pathways, leading to modulation of the endocrine system, immune responses. gut microbial metabolites, in particular, short-chain fatty acids, have been significantly associated with liability to diabetes. patients with positive fecal short-chain fatty acids will be given rifaximin
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
patients with type 2 diabetes and gut dysbiosis will be given rifaximin
Zagazig University
Zagazig, Sharqia Province, Egypt
RECRUITINGchange in glycemic control
Fasting blood sugar, post-prandial blood sugar (mg/dl)
Time frame: 3 months
Gastrointestinal symptom questionnaire
symptomatic improvement in Dyspepsia, distension, abdominal pain
Time frame: 1 month
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