Carb drink before gut surgery for people with type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking a carbohydrate drink before gastrointestinal surgery is safe and helpful for people with type 2 diabetes. It uses a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar levels around surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes.
- Your blood sugar is reasonably controlled (HbA1c 8% or lower, fasting glucose usually 10 mmol/L or lower).
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) gastrointestinal surgery.
- You are willing to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for at least 24 hours before surgery and until discharge.
- You can understand and agree to the study procedures.
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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