Testing how blood sugar control links to a hormone in type 2 diabetes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether better blood sugar control changes levels of a hormone called irisin in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity, including those with or without age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia). Your results may help researchers understand the body’s response to diabetes and could guide future treatment ideas.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes diagnosed less than 10 years ago
- You are over 60 years old and have a BMI over 30 (obesity)
- Your kidney function test (eGFR) is above 30
- You have been on the same diabetes medicines for at least 3 months
- You do NOT use insulin or diabetes medicines that trigger insulin release (secretagogues)
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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