Avocado study to improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating avocados can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. You may have blood tests and will follow a specific eating plan while your diabetes care continues under your doctor.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Your recent A1c is between 5.7% and 11% and/or your fasting blood sugar is at least 100 mg/dL.
- Your age is between 18 and 65, and your body mass index (BMI) is between 27 and 50.
- You have been on stable diabetes (and other) medications for at least 3 months.
- You are able and willing to follow the study food plan, including eating avocados, and get blood draws.
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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