Therapeutic Effects of BCG Vaccination on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Yu-Chen ChangChien-Ju LinYu-Hsuan HsiaoYu-Han ChangShu-Jung LiuHsin-Yin Hsu

Published in: Journal of diabetes research (2020)

There is no robust evidence to support the use of the BCG vaccine for the treatment of T1DM although the HbA1c levels tended to improve. Additional RCTs to assess the long-term effects of the BCG vaccine on glycemic control are warranted.

Keyphrases

glycemic control
type diabetes
blood glucose
weight loss
insulin resistance
cardiovascular disease