Can Whey Protein Improve Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes?

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether intake of protein supplement just before meals lowers the blood sugar levels after the meals. It is believe that pre-meal administration of a high-protein supplement can effectively improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes (DM).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01925248

Run by

University of California, Davis

People needed

32

Starts

2013-07-01

Expected to finish

2016-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-30

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men and women with type 2 DM; age: 25 to 70y; BMI: 25 - 40 kg/m2; on no drug treatment or on metformin alone; HgBA1 6.5 - 8.5%; urinary microalbumin < 30 mg/g cr.

You may not qualify if…

• Systemic disease (liver, renal, untreated hypothyroidism, etc); in the last 2 mo: > 5% weight change, smoking, alcohol intake > 4 /wk; restricted diets; medications or herbals affecting insulin secretion/sensitivity . Pregnant women, prisoners, individuals who cannot provide informed consent.

Where it is running

• Clinical and Translational Science Center Clinical Resources Center (CCRC) — Sacramento, California, United States

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