Cinnamon supplement versus placebo for type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a cinnamon-based supplement called A1Cantus can help better control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants will take either the supplement or a placebo (inactive pill) and have their blood sugar levels monitored.
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Who can take part
- Age 21 to 75 years old
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with a recent blood sugar test (HbA1c) between 8 and 10
- Taking diabetes medications that have not changed for at least 6 months
- Able to speak and understand English or Spanish
- No serious diabetes complications like kidney disease, eye damage, or heart disease
- No household members already enrolled in this study
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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