Clinical trials

In this study, Investigators are interested in looking at the influence of eating avocados regularly, which are rich in healthy fats, fibers, and unique carbohydrates, on triglyceride and glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes and insulin resistance.

This observational study aims to collect detailed metabolic and physiologic data from adults with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus following consumption of a mixed meal tolerance test. Participants will undergo frequent blood sampling over a 4-hour period after consuming a standardized liquid mixed meal to measure glucose, insulin, glucagon, C-peptide, and triglyceride responses. Participants will also use continuous glucose monitoring and wearable physical activity tracking devices during free-living conditions. The purpose of this study is to develop mathematical models and digital representations ("digital twins") of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. These models may help researchers better understand metabolic responses to meals, physical activity, and diabetes treatments, and may support future development of personalized diabetes technologies and therapies.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of mango intake on metabolic and inflammatory responses relative to meals in individuals at risk of developing diabetes, as well as to understand how the beneficial compounds found in mangoes are absorbed and processed in the body.

Inflammation and stressors can interfere with the function of the lining of blood vessels and insulin activity, therefore, investigators are aiming to see how the Grape seed Extract (GSE) called MegaNatural BP can help with limiting the effects of these factors. This research will study the effects of taking 150mg of MegaNatural BP GSE per day on blood pressure levels along with influences on heart health through assessing the function of the blood vessel lining and levels of inflammation.