Whey protein and blood sugar study for pre-diabetes and diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking whey protein can help control blood sugar in people with pre-diabetes or mild diabetes. If you qualify, you'll wear a continuous glucose monitor and keep a food journal for two weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 70 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 45.
- You have pre-diabetes or diabetes (HbA1c between 5.7% and 7.5%, or fasting blood sugar at least 100 mg/dL).
- You are willing to not drink alcohol or use marijuana/CBD for two 7-day periods.
- You do not have lactose intolerance and you eat dairy foods.
- You are not taking insulin, GLP-1/GIP injections, or weight-loss medications.
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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