Testing date seed extract for diabetes and heart risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether an extract from date seeds might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and lower their risk of heart disease. Participants will take the extract as a supplement, and researchers will track how it affects their diabetes and heart health over time.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have type 2 diabetes and get your diabetes care at a diabetes center.
- Your blood sugar (HbA1c) has been under 10% and steady for at least 6 months—no lows, hospital visits, or med changes.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have heart failure, severe kidney disease, or any physical/mental impairment.
- You are not allergic to dates or date products.
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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