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Methods: A single-arm trial was conducted with 29 adults (aged 20-55 years) with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) \u2265 100 mg\/dL. Over a six-week period, participants engaged in a multi-component program that incorporated the supplementation of PHGG (Sunfiber\u00ae, 12.5 g\/day), weekly nutritional coaching, and the use of continuous glucose monitoring devices. The program\u2019s effectiveness was evaluated by measuring FPG and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels through blood tests conducted before and after the intervention. Improvements in gut health were gauged using the Korean Gut Quotient Measurement Scales, while enhancements in nutritional status were assessed using the Nutrition Quotient (NQ) and surveys that evaluated improvements in gut health and nutritional status.Results: Participants\u2019 average age was 43.89 years, with approximately 80% being male. Most participants (about 75%) were classified as overweight or obese. After six-weeks, 17 participants who adhered closely to the program (meeting certification criteria) exhibited significant reductions in key blood glucose markers. FPG levels decreased from 113.06 \u00b1 23.16 mg\/dL to 106.24 \u00b1 16.33 mg\/dL (P &lt; 0.05), and HbA1c levels decreased from 6.08% \u00b1 0.81% to 5.87% \u00b1 0.53% (P &lt; 0.05). The NQ evaluation revealed significant increases in comprehensive nutrition scores, and in the balance and practice domain scores for all participants (P &lt; 0.05). 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