Obesity insulin mystery: scientists test drug to reveal Body's true sugar needs
NCT ID NCT06606327
First seen Dec 31, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study aims to learn 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 insulin production. Researchers will measure their fasting blood sugar and insulin levels daily to better understand insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia.
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