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Studies

Pre-Diabetes - Fibre Study

We are evaluating the effect of a fibre supplement on long term glucose control in those with pre-diabetes

Blood drops with blood glucose ranges
Screening visits have been paused until January but you may still apply and we will be in touch with you then

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aged 18-70
  • BMI between 30-40kg/m2
  • Have high blood sugars (pre-diabetic)
    • If you are unsure of you blood sugar levels, we can provide a free blood test in our clinic

Please complete the Pre-Screening Questionnaire to help us determine your eligibility for the trial.

Pre-Screening Questionnaire

What's Involved

  • Attend 7 visits to our clinic over 5 months
  • Consume the fibre supplement (or placebo) for 4 months
  • Wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
  • Partake in an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

Refer A Friend

We are offering €50 for each person you refer over to us, that ends up participating in the study

BMI Check

If you are unsure of your BMI, please check it using the below link. It must be between 30-40 kg/m2 for you to be eligible for the study.

BMI Calculator
Continuous Glucose Monitor

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a method used to track glucose levels throughout the day and night. The continuous glucose monitor used in this study is the FreeStyle Libre. The small, circular device has a sensor wire that gets placed under the skin. The device stores glucose readings that can be transferred to mobile phones.

You will wear sensors on 2 occasions over the course of the study, at visits 2 & 6 Each sensor lasts for 14 days.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
  • This is a standard test in the diagnosis and management of Type 2 diabetes.
  • The OGTT involves placing an IV. This process involves inserting a thin tube, called a cannula, into a vein. This allows for multiple blood draws without the need for multiple needles.
  • There will be 6 blood draws over the course of 2.5 hours.
  • The blood draws take place before consuming a sugary drink and after. This is to get a baseline and then to measure the changes, if any, that occur.
  • There will be an OGTT at visits 3 & 7

All participants will receive reimbursement of €650 upon completion of the study.

Study visits take place in Atlantia Food Trials HQ in Heron House Offices, 1st Floor, Blackpool Retail Park, Cork.

For further information:
+353 (0)21 430 7442
studies@atlantiatrials.com