Switching some animal protein to plant protein for Type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether replacing part of your animal protein with plant-based protein can improve Type 2 diabetes control. It may help your blood sugar and weight management without changing everything about your diet.
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Who can take part
- You’re an adult age 18 to 65 and have Type 2 diabetes
- Your last A1c blood test was between 7% and 11%
- You have a body mass index (BMI) from 25 to under 40
- Your weight has been stable (about no more than 5% change) for at least 12 weeks
- You’re able and willing to follow the diet plan and attend study visits, and you can sign consent
- You are not already vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian, and you haven’t had a diet intervention in the last 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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