Iron supplements for overweight women: effects on blood sugar
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether oral iron supplements can improve how the body uses insulin and manages blood sugar in overweight or obese women with low iron stores.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who is overweight or obese (BMI of 27.5 or higher).
- You have low iron stores (ferritin level below 30).
- Your hemoglobin is at least 11, meaning you are not severely anemic.
- Your fasting blood sugar is normal (under 5.6 mmol/L).
- You have not taken high-dose iron pills or IV iron in the last 2 months.
- You do not have type 2 diabetes or conditions that affect iron absorption.
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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