PRE DIABETES

This study tests whether a program called Sisters for Heart Health can help farmworker women ages 18-50 reduce stress, feel less isolated, and improve their heart health. Participants will join weekly peer support groups led by trained community health workers for 10 weeks. The s…

This study tests whether personalized marketing messages and discounts can encourage people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to switch from refined grains to whole grains when shopping for groceries online. About 216 adults aged 45-70 from the Philadelphia area who already sho…

This study is testing whether a healthy diet centered around beef can reduce inflammation and improve metabolic health better than a standard U.S.-style diet based on USDA guidelines. Researchers will enroll 56 adults with metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes and assign them to one…

This study tests whether using a sit-stand desk at work can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce diabetes risk in 198 overweight, sedentary adults with prediabetes or other risk factors. Participants are randomly assigned to stand 2 or 3 hours per day at a sit-stand desk, or to…

This study looks at how fat cells work differently in normal-weight people with type 2 diabetes compared to those without diabetes. Researchers will test two drugs, pioglitazone and tirzepatide, to see if they improve insulin resistance and fat storage. About 104 adults aged 30-7…

This study tests whether limiting all eating to a consistent 10-hour window each day can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and other health measures in people with metabolic syndrome or prediabetes. About 140 adults will either follow this eating schedule plus standard nutritiona…

This study tests whether mirabegron (a bladder medication) and tadalafil (used for erectile dysfunction) can improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and obesity. About 96 adults will take one or both drugs or a placebo for 14 weeks. The goal is to see if these drug…

This study tests whether keeping a consistent daily routine—like eating and sleeping at the same times—can improve blood sugar control and reduce body fat in people with pre-diabetes. Researchers will enroll 34 adults and ask half to follow a fixed schedule for 12 weeks. The goal…

This study tests several affordable oral medications—including semaglutide, empagliflozin, metformin, and pioglitazone—to see if they can reverse prediabetes, promote weight loss, and lower heart disease risk in Hispanic adults. Researchers will monitor blood sugar, body fat, and…

This study tests whether adding a structured self-management program (DECIDE) to standard community health worker support helps 500 Philadelphia residents aged 35-75 better manage heart disease risks and meet their social needs. Participants will either receive the enhanced progr…

This study compares a self-administered oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at home using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with the standard clinic-based OGTT. 75 adults with prediabetes will undergo both tests to see if the home version accurately diagnoses blood sugar problems…

This study aims to identify people at increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes by testing for specific markers in the blood called autoantibodies. Children and adults aged 1 to 45 who have a family member or close friend diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before age 45 can join. …

This study tests a 3-year lifestyle program for 1,305 Brazilian adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes. The program combines in-person and online counseling on diet, exercise, sleep, and stress. Researchers will track who develops diabetes and measure weight, blood sugar, and qu…

This study tests whether a natural bile acid called 7-Ketolithocholic Acid, taken as a supplement, can lower blood sugar levels in 100 adults with prediabetes. Participants will also follow a healthy diet and exercise plan. The goal is to see if this supplement can help prevent o…

This study looks at whether drinking regular milk can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in people with lactose intolerance who also have pre-diabetes. Researchers will compare regular milk to lactose-free milk over 12 weeks in 40 adults. They will measure changes in gut bacteria,…

This study tests whether adding reminders to electronic medical records helps doctors better manage pre-diabetes. About 6000 adults with pre-diabetes will take part. Some clinics will use the reminders, others won't. The goal is to see if the prompts lead to more blood tests, ref…

This study uses the FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor to record blood sugar levels in 2,000 adults, both with and without prediabetes. The goal is to identify patterns that could help spot prediabetes earlier. Participants wear the monitor for a period while going abou…

This study tests whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps adults with prediabetes improve their diet and physical activity compared to standard health coaching. 76 participants from a Singapore polyclinic will be randomly assigned to receive either a CGM plus coac…

This study looks at why people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes tire more quickly during leg exercises. Researchers will test a special low-load resistance training program, sometimes with blood flow restriction, to see if it improves muscle strength, blood flow, and energy u…