Description
- Inclusion Criteria (Must meet at least one of the following):
- * Overweight and/or obese BMI classification, 25 to 35 kg/m2
- * Fasting serum glucose ≥100 mg/dL and \<126 mg/dL or HbA1c \>5.7% and \< 6.5%
- * Family history of Type 2 DM
- * History of hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, heart disease, and/or stroke
- * History of gestational diabetes
Exclusion Criteria:
- * Any subject currently taking blood thinning medications such as Warfarin or Coumadin
- * Any history of gastrointestinal disease or surgery except for appendectomy or cholecystectomy.
- * History of gastrointestinal surgery, diabetes mellitus, or other serious medical condition, such as chronic hepatic or renal disease, bleeding disorder, congestive heart disease, chronic diarrhea disorders, myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, angioplasty within 6 months prior to screening, current diagnosis of uncontrolled hypertension (defined as systolic BP \>160mmHg, diastolic BP \>95mmHg), active or chronic gastrointestinal disorders, bulimia, anorexia, laxative abuse, or endocrine diseases (except thyroid disease requiring medication) as indicated by medical history.
- * Pregnant or breastfeeding
- * Currently uses tobacco products.
- * Currently has an alcohol intake \> 20 g ⁄ day;
- * Currently has a coffee intake \> 3 cups ⁄ day;
- * Is unable or unwilling to comply with the study protocol.
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to N/A (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes