Whey protein drink for blood sugar in older adults with type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a whey protein drink can help improve blood sugar control in people aged 70-90 with type 2 diabetes. It involves 5 visits to a research center over a few weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 70 and 90 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes, confirmed by a recent blood test.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You are generally healthy and can attend 5 study visits.
- You are not on fast-acting insulin or GLP-1 medications.
- You do not have lactose or dairy intolerance, and you are not vegan.
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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