Diabetes Management Must Be Measurable and Scientifically Validated
The rising number of people with Type 2 diabetes in Indonesia is seen as necessitating a treatment approach that is not only practical but also measurable and scientifically validated. Dr. Kelvin Candiago, founder of the mGanik health ecosystem, regards controlling postprandial blood sugar spikes as one of the challenges frequently faced by people with diabetes. ‘Diabetes is a real health crisis in Indonesia. Therefore, a solution that is measurable, validated, and can be felt directly by people with diabetes is needed, especially to prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes,’ said Kelvin in a statement on Friday (22/5/2026).
Over the past decade, the number of diabetes cases in Indonesia has continued to rise. Most cases are Type 2 diabetes linked to dysfunction in glucose regulation. One of the issues often faced by people with Type 2 diabetes is postprandial blood sugar spikes, or an elevation in blood sugar two hours after eating. This condition is considered to complicate blood sugar control if not addressed properly.
To address this issue, mGanik Nutrition conducted a clinical trial of the fibre drink product mGanik Metafiber to study the effect of fibre consumption on postprandial blood sugar spikes. The clinical trial involved 30 people with Type 2 diabetes and used a crossover design. In the study, participants underwent two different conditions: eating without fibre product consumption and eating after consuming the fibre product first.
Blood glucose levels were measured at regular intervals at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after meals with the same nutritional intake in each condition. Based on the results, the company stated that consuming the fibre product before meals was associated with a reduction in postprandial blood sugar spikes compared with the condition without the product. The company says the reduction in blood sugar spikes was evident from the early measurement phase and continued for the two-hour post-meal period. Overall, the results showed that the two-hour postprandial blood sugar rise was lower than in the condition without the product.
mGanik Nutrition states that the clinical trial has been validated by an accredited university in Indonesia. According to Dr. Kelvin, a data-driven approach and scientific proof are important to ensure that health interventions truly benefit people with diabetes.
Postprandial blood sugar spikes are one of the aspects to monitor in managing Type 2 diabetes. Controlling blood sugar is considered helpful in keeping the metabolic condition of people with diabetes stable. In addition to diet and physical activity, fibre intake is often recommended to help slow the absorption of glucose in the body.
Against the backdrop of rising diabetes prevalence in Indonesia, various nutrition-based approaches and health interventions are being developed. However, these approaches are considered to need scientific validation so that their effectiveness can be measured objectively. (I-1)