Blood test for early diabetes detection
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks for tiny particles in your blood that might help find type 2 diabetes early. If you are a Hong Kong citizen aged 40-59, you may be able to join with a simple blood test and a body measurement.
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Who can take part
- You are a Hong Kong citizen.
- You are between 40 and 59 years old.
- You are willing to have your body mass index (BMI) measured and give a blood sample after fasting (no food or drink except water for at least 8 hours).
- You do not have heart disease, cancer, a serious infection, osteoarthritis, a genetic disorder, or have had recent surgery.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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