How glucagon affects blood sugar after weight loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the hormone glucagon affects blood sugar in people who have had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery more than a year ago, compared to people who have not had any gastrointestinal surgery. It aims to understand glucose metabolism better and may help improve care for people after bariatric surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 65 years old.
- You have had either gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery more than a year ago, or you have never had any gastrointestinal surgery.
- Your HbA1c (a measure of average blood sugar over time) must be 6% or lower.
- You cannot have diabetes, active heart, lung, liver, kidney, or digestive tract disease.
- Females who could become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test and use highly effective birth control; no nursing or pregnancy allowed.
- You must not have a history of alcohol abuse, current substance dependence, or be on a ketogenic diet.
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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