Bitter melon peptides for blood sugar control in diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether peptides from bitter melon can help control blood sugar and improve metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes. It could be a natural option to help manage your diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Your fasting blood sugar is 126 mg/dL or higher, or your A1C is 6.5% or higher, measured on two different days.
- You do not have cancer.
- You do not have active liver disease.
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have an acute illness or an autoimmune thyroid disease.
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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