Omega-3 supplements for blood sugar and cholesterol in type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding omega-3 supplements to your regular diabetes treatment can improve blood sugar control and cholesterol. It may help people with type 2 diabetes who are already on medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 75 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes (newly diagnosed or long-standing).
- You are already taking diabetes medication (pills or insulin).
- Your most recent A1c is 8.0% or lower.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken fish oil or omega-3 supplements in the last 3 months.
- You have no known allergy to fish oil or omega-3.
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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