Blood letting may improve diabetes and fatty liver
NCT ID NCT03696797
First seen Jun 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether reducing iron levels in the body through regular blood donation can improve blood sugar control and liver health in people with prediabetes, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Researchers enrolled 132 adults aged 40-75 and measured changes in blood sugar and liver enzymes over 6 to 12 months. The goal was to see if lowering iron stores could be a simple, drug-free way to manage these conditions.
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Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-2100, United States
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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