Plain-English translation of NCT06861062 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ ยท Source last updated ยท Translation generated ยท How we translate trials
Read our Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 research guide โThis study doesn't follow the usual testing phases โ it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether two common supplements โ and yeast beta-glucan โ can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels and lower their risk of heart disease. About 2,500 people aged 40โ79 with type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to take either the real supplements, one real supplement plus a placebo, or placebos for both. The study will last 5 years total: 2 years of taking the medications daily, followed by 3 years of follow-up.
Many people with type 2 diabetes struggle with heart disease and complications. While vitamin D and yeast beta-glucan are available over the counter and have shown promise in some research, doctors need clear evidence to know whether recommending these specific doses actually helps prevent serious health problems in people with diabetes.
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You will take four capsules by mouth every day for 2 years โ two for vitamin D (or placebo) and two for yeast beta-glucan (or placebo). You'll visit the study center at the start and then again at 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months to have your blood pressure and weight checked, answer health questions, and provide blood, urine, and stool samples. After the 2-year treatment period ends, you'll continue to be monitored for another 3 years to see whether the supplements have lasting effects on your heart health and blood sugar control.
AI-generated summary from trial data ยท Jun 22, 2026 ยท Not medical advice
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