Low energy diet for teens with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a low-energy diet using meal replacements can help teenagers with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. It involves a period of following the diet, then weight management, and includes follow-up visits.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 17 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes with a recent HbA1c blood test result between 42 and 80 mmol/mol (or 48-80 if not on diabetes medication).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is at or above the 98th percentile for your age and sex.
- You are willing to follow a low-energy diet using meal replacement products and attend study visits.
- You (or your parent/carer, if you are under 16) can provide informed consent.
- You do not have any serious health conditions that would make the diet unsafe, such as certain eye problems, severe mental health issues, or pregnancy.
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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