Non-Nutritive Sweetener Consumption and Glucose Homeostasis in Older Adults With Prediabetes

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Oral Glucose Tolerance Insulin Sensitivity Inflammatory Markers
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
40 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Other
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About This Trial
Animal and observational research in humans suggest that specific types of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) may impair glycemic control. However, whether NNS consumption impacts glucose homeostasis in middle-aged/older adults with prediabetes is unknown, and potential mechanisms by which this could occur have yet to be identified. The overall objective of this R21 proposal is to establish proof-of-c…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40+ years * Prediabetic (fasting glucose concentration of 100-125 mg/dL, 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test glucose concentration of 140-199 mg/dL, or a HbA1c value of 5.7% to 6.4%) * Weight stable for previous 6 months (±2 kg) * BMI \<40 kg/m2 * Sedentary to recreationall…
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Valisa Hedrick, PhD

540-231-7983

vhedrick@vt.edu

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Elaina Marinik, PhD

540-231-0923

emarinik@vt.edu

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