Beetroot juice effects on heart health in type 2 diabetes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking beetroot juice helps improve how your heart and blood vessels respond to exercise. You'll do light cycling while researchers measure your heart's performance and blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and are not using insulin injections
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- Your diabetes medications have stayed the same for at least 3 months
- You can safely do light-to-moderate exercise like stationary cycling
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have no allergies to beetroot, lemon, or study drink ingredients
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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