Low-Calorie Diet Study for Type 2 Diabetes Control
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Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether two types of low-calorie diets can help adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and heart health over 12 weeks. You'll be randomly assigned to follow one of these diets and have your health measured before and after.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- You are of Chinese ethnicity and speak Cantonese
- You are not currently on kidney dialysis
- You do not have major food allergies to nuts, berries, olive oil, or fish
- You have not participated in any structured diet program in the past 3 months
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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