Effects of Fats on Blood Glucose in People With and Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
People with type 2 diabetes mellitus (earlier known as maturity onset diabetes mellitus) have
high blood levels of sugar and fat. This study is being done to determine if excessive sugar
entering the blood in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus is caused by excessive fat. We
will also evaluate how the anti-diabetic medications, pioglitazone and metformin taken by
mouth work to control blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)