Scientists probe insulin needs in obesity with drug suppression test.

NCT ID NCT06606327

First seen Dec 31, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study aims to understand how much insulin the body actually needs to keep blood sugar normal. Ten adults with obesity and high insulin levels will take a drug called diazoxide for eight days to temporarily stop the pancreas from making insulin. Researchers will measure fasting blood sugar and insulin daily to see how the body responds.

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