Zinc supplement for high blood sugar
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a zinc supplement can help control blood sugar. If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, this could be a simple addition to your routine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have high blood sugar, based on a recent test (fasting glucose 6.1 or above, or HbA1c 5.7% or above).
- If you already have type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar must be well-controlled with your current oral medication, and you must not be using insulin.
- You have not taken zinc supplements in the last 3 months.
- You have not had major weight changes (more than 5 kg) in the last 3 months.
- You do not have serious health issues like thyroid, heart, or kidney disease, or severe obesity.
- Your kidney and liver function tests must be within safe limits.
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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