How Arabic bread affects blood sugar
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how different types of Arabic bread affect your blood sugar levels after eating. Researchers want to learn which breads are best for people with overweight or obesity, to help with healthier food choices.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher, meaning you are living with overweight or obesity.
- You do not have food allergies to wheat, chickpeas, lentils, or peas.
- You do not have a chronic health condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, and your fasting blood sugar is below 7.0 mmol/L.
- You are not taking medications that affect blood sugar or digestion, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had major surgery or hospitalization in the last 5 months, and you have not been in another research study with invasive procedures in the last 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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