Calcium's effect on gut function and blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if calcium can help control blood sugar and gut function in men with type 2 diabetes. You'll take calcium or a placebo and have a tube inserted into your stomach to measure digestion.
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Who can take part
- You are a man with type 2 diabetes
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 28 and 38
- Your A1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is between 6.5% and 7.9%
- Your weight has been stable (not changed more than 5%) in the last 3 months
- You are willing to stop your diabetes medications for 48 hours before each study visit
- You have no major gut problems, heart or lung disease, or gallbladder/pancreas issues, and you do not smoke, drink heavily, or use recreational drugs
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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