Carob extract's effect on blood sugar in prediabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nutritional product with carob extract can help people with slightly high blood sugar (glucose intolerance or prediabetes) improve how their body handles carbohydrates. It may help lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been told you have prediabetes (slightly high blood sugar) by a doctor.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 35.
- Your weight has been stable (no gain or loss of more than 11 pounds) in the last 10 weeks.
- You are not taking medications that affect blood sugar.
- You do not have liver or kidney disease.
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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