Testing a probiotic for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus Paracasei LC19 can help control blood sugar in people who have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and are not on any diabetes medications. It may be a natural way to manage the condition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have not taken any diabetes drugs
- Your HbA1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is between 7.0% and 9.0%
- You are willing to stop taking any probiotics or other supplements that could affect digestion for at least 3 months before starting
- You have no serious health problems like heart disease, liver or kidney issues, or certain gut conditions
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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