Effect of Sago-based Product on Glycaemic and Lipid Control in Diabetes (SAGODM)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 focused on measuring diabetes mellitus, resistant starch, sago, Sarawak, glycemic control, lipid control
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 - 70 years old Individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least three months Not on any antidiabetic medications or on lifestyle modification or taking a stable dose of oral hypoglycaemic agents, with no change of dose and regime for the past eight weeks Has HbA1C values of 6.5 - 8.5% within 28 days before commencing the study Able to complete the clinical study, and Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: History of allergy to sago starch or corn starch History of allergy to any other ingredients in the study foods Clinically significant, active and acute cardiovascular disease Clinically significant, stage 4 - 5 (estimated glomerular filtration rate <30mL/min/1.73m2), chronic kidney failure Clinically significant chronic liver disease or infection Any malignancies Regular use of hormone medications, anti-inflammatory medication, steroids, or other medications that might interfere with outcome measure On a prescribed therapeutic diet Taking part in weight loss programme Clinically significant abnormal laboratory investigations Other medical conditions or reasons, in the opinion of the Investigator or Research Physician, that make one unsuitable to join the study Concurrent participation in other clinical studies involving intervention or treatment towards obesity, diabetes or impaired glucose Pregnant or lactating mothers
Sites / Locations
- Klinik Kesihatan Batu KawahRecruiting
- Klinik Kesihatan Jalan MasjidRecruiting
- Klinik Kesihatan Tanah PutehRecruiting
- Sarawak General HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Arm
Control Arm
Subjects who are randomised to Intervention Arm will be taking a drink containing 25g of Sarawak sago starch in 200mL of plain water. The subjects will take the drink twice daily i.e., within 30 minutes before lunch and dinner. On top of that, they will be counselled on diet recommendations for diabetes by a study dietitian at Visit 1 or baseline.
Subjects who are randomised to Control Arm will be taking a drink containing 25g of corn starch in 200mL of water. The subjects will take the starch suspension twice daily i.e., within 30 minutes before lunch and dinner. On top of that, they will be counselled on diet recommendation for diabetes by a study dietitian at Visit 1 or baseline.