Does creatine improve blood sugar control?

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    Limited evidence from a meta-analysis of 5 randomized controlled trials indicates that creatine supplementation does not affect fasting blood glucose levels or insulin resistance in adults without health conditions and in those with diabetes.

    Limited available evidence from one meta-analysis of five randomized controlled trials involving healthy adults and adults with diabetes found no effect of supplementation with creatine on fasting blood glucose levels or on the degree of insulin resistance.[1]

    Does creatine improve blood sugar control? - Examine