Dihydroberberine for blood sugar, appetite, and mood in prediabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a supplement called dihydroberberine (DHB) to see if it helps improve blood sugar control, appetite, and mood in adults with prediabetes. You will wear a small sensor to track your blood sugar and use a phone app to record what you eat.
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Who can take part
- You are between 35 and 65 years old.
- Your BMI is between 25 and 35 (overweight to moderately obese).
- Your HbA1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is between 5.7% and 6.4% (prediabetes).
- You do not currently take prescription diabetes medication and have not for at least 6 months.
- You are willing to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on your arm and use a smartphone app to track your diet and blood sugar.
- You have not smoked or used nicotine products in the last year, and do not plan to start.
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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