Investigation of the Glycemic Index of Ethiopian Honey
HyperglycemiaPostprandialThe purpose of this study is to determine which of the Ethiopian honeys slowly/rapidly raise the blood glucose level.
Determination of the PPG and Insulin Responses of Rice Alone and Rice Consumed With Sugardown™
Postprandial HyperglycemiaThis study was a partly controlled laboratory-based study comparing the short-term postprandial blood glucose and insulin responses produced by 3 test meals containing white rice alone or with SUGARDOWN™ (Galactomannan) in overweight adults.
Measuring the Glycemic Index and Tracking Metabolites of New and Emerging Lentil Varieties
HyperglycemiaDietary ModificationIt is not known whether different lentil varieties have the same efficacy in lowering blood glucose. Similarly, the carbohydrate component of lentils responsible for lowering blood glucose is not known, nor is the bioavailability of lentil metabolites and polyphenol bioactive.
A Comparison of Beverages Consumed Within a Meal to Satiation on Meal-time Food Intake and Post-meal...
ObesityHyperglycemiaThe objective of the current study is to determine the effects of an ad libitum intake of 1% milk, fruit juice, regular cola, diet cola and water, as part of a pizza meal, on meal food intake, appetite and postprandial blood glucose in healthy men and women. We hypothesize that 1% milk will reduce food intake and result in better post-meal glycemic response compared to the other beverages.
A Study of Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes MellitusType 2This Study is looking at whether high blood glucose levels after a meal affect arterial stiffness more or less than low blood glucose levels, and whether certain cardiovascular markers influence the outcome of this.
Effects of a Complete Diet in Critically Ill Patients With Stress Hyperglycemia
Critical IllnessHyperglycemia3 moreThe aim of the study is to evaluate the beneficial effects of the administration of a complete diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and slow absorption carbohydrate in patients with stress hyperglycemia(T-Diet Plus Diabet IR). The main objective of this project is to evaluate blood glucose metabolic control, insulin requirements, insulin action resistance, lipid profile and to reduce infectious complications on mechanical ventilation ICU (intensive care unit) patients after the administration of a complete diet enriched in MUFA and slow absorption carbohydrates, without fructose.
Feasibility Study Assessing The Ability Of An Insulin Pump-Controlling Algorithm To Minimize Hypoglycemia...
Type 1 Diabetes MellitusThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of an insulin pump controlling algorithm while the subject is under close medical supervision in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) setting.
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Suppression of Alpha Cell Secretion in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus...
HyperglycemiaHyperglucagonemia1 moreThe incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has known insulinotrophic and glucagonostatic properties. However, inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)it is shown, that the beta cell sensitivity towards GLP-1 is decreased, when comparing to healthy controls. Further, these patients have decreased GLP-1 response to a meal. The aim of this study is to elucidate if the diabetic hyperglucagonemia, seen in these patients both during fasting and in a postprandial condition, is coursed by a decreased sensitivity to GLP-1 in the diabetic alpha cell. Ten T2DM patients and ten matched healthy control subjects will be examined on two separate days. Day 1: increasing GLP-1 infusions and Day 2: saline. During both days plasma glucose (PG) will be clamped at fasting level (FPG). Patients with T2DM will be submitted til a Day 3, here PG will be normalized over-night by an adjustable insulin infusion, on the following day the GLP-1 infusion of Day 1 will be repeated. The hypothesis is that these patients have decreased alpha cell sensitivity to GLP-1 as is the case with the beta cell sensitivity. This decreased sensitivity, the investigators speculate, contributes the defect suppression og glucagon and thereby to the increased PG levels seen in T2DM. Further the investigators will elucidate if this sensitivity can be increased by normalizing the diabetic PG to a normal FPG level.
A Randomized Clinical Trial To Study Losartan On Endothelial Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance...
ObesityHypertension1 moreThe main purposes of this study are to find out if the study drug losartan (Cozaar) or placebo ("sugar pill") has an effect on insulin sensitivity (how your body responds to insulin) and to measure the effect of the study drug losartan or placebo on how the arteries in your arm dilate (enlarge to carry more blood). We hope to learn if taking losartan changes the amount of certain proteins in the blood that effect blood vessel function. Losartan is approved by the US FDA to treat high blood pressure. It will take approximately 4 months for you to complete this study.
Lepticore in Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Loss
ObesityHyperlipidemia1 moreMetabolic syndrome is directly related to obesity. This study investigated the use of a plant based formulation to improve on the condition of people with metabolic syndrome.