Finger-prick blood sugar test for diabetes in rural Dali
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a quick finger-prick blood test (called HbA1c) to find type 2 diabetes early in people living in rural areas of Dali, China. The goal is to see if this simple test can help those at risk get diagnosed sooner and start care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must live in Dali City and have been there for at least 6 months straight
- You must be registered as a rural resident of Dali
- You must not have been diagnosed with diabetes before, and you cannot be taking any diabetes medication
- You must have at least one risk factor for type 2 diabetes (like being overweight, a family history, or low activity level)
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must not have had certain blood conditions or treatments recently
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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