Walking with blood flow restriction for type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if walking with blood flow restriction (using a cuff on your legs) can help people with type 2 diabetes improve fitness and blood sugar control. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helpful for those who are not currently active.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Your HbA1c (a measure of average blood sugar) is between 5.7% and 9.0%.
- You currently get less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week (not regularly active).
- You do not have any muscle, bone, or joint problems that would stop you from walking or exercising.
- You have not changed your diabetes medications in the last 3 months.
- You do not have blood vessel disease, low iron, anemia, or other blood disorders.
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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