Selenium supplements for type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether selenium supplements (as yeast tablets) can help people with type 2 diabetes who are already on oral medications and exercise. It aims to see if selenium improves blood sugar control and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes but do not use insulin.
- You are willing to follow an exercise program and take oral diabetes pills (like metformin or acarbose).
- You do not have severe diabetes complications, such as recent heart attack, stroke, eye or kidney problems, or foot ulcers.
- You are not pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken selenium supplements or selenium-rich foods recently.
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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