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STZ-induced DM rat models and antibiotic-induced sterile DM rat models were established, and fecal microbiota transplantation was performed in the latter. Renal function, oxidative stress, serum inflammatory factors, and pathological alterations were assessed. Intestinal cells and tight junction were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Inflammatory factors in the colon and tight junction protein expression were evaluated. The gut microbiota and its abundance were assessed by 16sRNA sequencing.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Key findings<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Four components were determined in the GQD, including puerarin, baicalin, berberine, and liquiritin. After GQD treatment, Scr and BUN were reduced, renal pathological changes were attenuated, intestinal cell swelling was reduced, intestinal tight junctions were improved, and GQD modulated the intestinal microbiota. 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