Type 2 Diabetes Research Studies in Utah
We are conducting a clinical research study of a new combination oral medication for the treatment of less-than-ideally controlled diabetes type 2, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus. If you’re interested in a paid clinical trial, please read on.
To qualify for the type 2 diabetes clinical trial, you must:
- Have type 2 diabetes
- Have uncontrolled blood sugar levels
- Be 18 years old or older
- Be taking at least 1,500 mg of Metformin, also known as Glucophage, per day
- Not have significant kidney or liver disease
If you qualify to participate in our type 2 diabetes research studies in Utah, you may receive:
- No-cost health care related to the study
- No-cost investigational medication
- Study-related exams
- Compensation for time and travel related to the study
- Compensation up to $500 for completing all study visits
If you are interested in participating in this trial, please use our form to register below.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your body’s ability to metabolize sugar (or glucose). This is problematic because glucose is your body’s main source of fuel. Untreated type 2 diabetes can be life threatening. Without medical intervention as well as major lifestyle changes, people diagnosed with this insulin-resistant condition could face heart disease, nerve damage, stroke and problems with their eyes and kidneys. The nerve damage can lead to frightening problems, including limb amputation.
There are two basic causes of diabetes, but both have to do with the effect of insulin on the body. Only 5 percent of all people diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Formerly known as juvenile diabetes, this type is caused by the body’s inability to maintain normal glucose levels because the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells and helps metabolize it into energy.
A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes means your body has become non-receptive to the effects of insulin and can’t process all the glucose you consume. If your insulin system isn’t working properly, the pancreas must create more and more insulin, eventually reaching its maximum capacity. Then, blood sugar rises.
Fight the Disease
Although there is no cure for type 2 diabetes, the condition is manageable. People with type 2 diabetes must exercise and eat well to maintain a healthy weight. The latest research shows that the best diets are full of superfoods including berries, beans, dark green vegetables and citrus fruit. You can also eat non-starchy vegetables, but should avoid sugary drinks and fruit juices.
You can also get more exercise. Research shows that 30 minutes of activity five times a week is ideal, and major advocacy groups say that losing even 10 to 15 pounds can be very effective. However, diet and exercise aren’t enough for some people to control their blood sugar levels. These people often need insulin therapy to manage their condition.
Type 2 diabetes is most common in adults, but its incidence among children increases as childhood obesity becomes more prevalent. An increasing number of people in Utah and the United States are being diagnosed with the condition, so many clinical trials are underway to help the scientific community better understand its causes, effects, and the best way to treat it. Your participation in this Type 2 Diabetes clinical trial for medication could be your personal contribution to this important global endeavor. The study clinical trial is accepting applications for people living in Wyoming and Idaho in addition to people living in the Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah, areas. Contact us today to enroll in our diabetes clinical trial.
Causes
The development of insulin resistance is the main cause of type 2 diabetes. However, the exact reason the body develops insulin resistance or lowers insulin production are unknown. Currently, inactivity and obesity are considered the top contributing factors.