Heat therapy for type 2 diabetes
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This study tests if heat therapy can help older adults with type 2 diabetes manage their condition. You will be asked to wear a special garment that circulates warm water to raise your body temperature safely.
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Who can take part
- You are 55 years or older.
- You have type 2 diabetes, confirmed by a doctor or by blood tests (fasting glucose 126 mg/dL or higher, or A1C 6.5% or higher).
- Your A1C is between 6.5% and 9.0%.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You do not have type 1 diabetes or need insulin.
- You have not had a heart attack or stroke in the past year, and you do not have symptoms of heart disease or uncontrolled blood pressure.
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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