Effects of saccharin and acesulfame potassium on blood sugar levels in older adults with prediabetes
Saccharin and Acesulfame Potassium Consumption and Glucose Homeostasis in Older Adults with Prediabetes
This study is looking at how two artificial sweeteners, saccharin and acesulfame potassium, might affect blood sugar levels in older adults with prediabetes, to help understand if they could influence diabetes risk and guide better eating choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10747446 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners, specifically saccharin and acesulfame potassium, affects glucose regulation in older adults who have prediabetes. The study aims to determine if these sweeteners influence blood sugar levels differently, particularly focusing on saccharin. Participants will be monitored while consuming these sweeteners as part of their diet, allowing researchers to observe any changes in glucose homeostasis. The findings could clarify the impact of these sweeteners on diabetes risk and inform dietary recommendations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 21 and above who have been diagnosed with prediabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have prediabetes or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide clearer dietary guidelines for older adults with prediabetes regarding the consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners.
How similar studies have performed: While some observational studies have suggested potential risks associated with non-nutritive sweeteners, this specific investigation into saccharin and acesulfame potassium's effects on glucose homeostasis in older adults with prediabetes is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hedrick, Valisa — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Hedrick, Valisa
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.