How birth control affects blood sugar after meals
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how your body handles blood sugar after a meal if you use a specific type of birth control (certain birth control pills or IUDs) or no hormonal birth control. It may help researchers understand how hormones affect energy and sugar levels.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 30 (healthy weight range).
- You have not had a major weight change (more than 4.4 lbs) in the last 6 months.
- You have a normal fasting blood sugar (below 6.0 mmol/L) and normal blood pressure (below 140/90).
- You do not smoke, have diabetes, cancer, or other serious health conditions.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, and have not used emergency contraception like Plan B in the last 3 months.
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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