Birth control pills may mess with blood sugar – new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07169591

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how different types of hormonal birth control (pills, IUDs, or none) affect the way young healthy women process sugar. Researchers will give participants a sugary drink and take blood samples over two hours to measure glucose and insulin levels. The goal is to understand if birth control raises the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • McMaster University, Ivor Wynne Centre

    RECRUITING

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada

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