Effect Pulsatile IV Insulin Therapy on the Quality of Life in Patients With Types 1 and 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes Mellitus focused on measuring Diabetes, Pulsatile intravenous insulin, Oral carbohydrate loading, Respiratory Quotients, Hypoglycemia, Diabetes Mellitus, with complications
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The researchers will include up to 200 patients both male and female between the ages of 21 and 85 diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Self reporting or diagnosed with significant complications resulting from diabetes Taking oral agents and/or insulin for diabetic control Under an Endocrinologists supervision for their diabetes management. Endocrinologist must assess and approve patient for participation in this study Ability to swallow without difficulty Ability to commit to the weekly time requirements associated with the study Exclusion Criteria: Other causes of complications not related to diabetes Inability to respond to 44 item questionnaire Lack of intravenous access Pregnancy Alcohol abuse, drug addiction or the use of illegal drugs Positive HIV Inability to breathe into machine for respiratory quotients
Sites / Locations
- Florida Atlantic University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Effects of Pulsatile IV insulin on QoL
Effects of Pulsatile IV insulin on Diabetic Quality of Life