Diabetes-specific Formula (DSF) in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Determine the Effects of Diabetes-specific Formula on Glycemic Control in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

A randomized, controlled, crossover design with three treatments to determine the effects of diabetes-specific formula on glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria

Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:

1. Has type 2 diabetes as evidenced by use of oral antihyperglycemic medication(s).
2. BMI > 18.5 and ≤ 35.0 kg/m2.
3. Weight stable.
4. Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female, at least 6 weeks postpartum prior to screening visit.
5. If on chronic medication, the dosage to be constant for at least two months prior to screening visit and to maintain the medication and dose throughout the study.
6. Willing to follow the protocol throughout the study.
7. At least a two-week washout period between completion of a previous research study and their start in the current study.
8. Willing to refrain from taking non-study diabetes-specific formulas over the course of the study.
9. Voluntarily signed and dated an Informed Consent Form (ICF) prior to any participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:

1. Has a screening HbA1c level < 7% or ≥ 10%.
2. Uses exogenous insulin for glucose control.
3. Has confirmed type 1 diabetes and/or had history of diabetic ketoacidosis.
4. Has current infection, inpatient surgery or received systemic corticosteroid treatment in the last 3 months; or received antibiotics in the last 3 weeks.
5. Has active malignancy.
6. Has significant cardiovascular event within 6 months prior to study entry or history of congestive heart failure.
7. Has end stage organ failure or was post organ transplant.
8. Has a history of renal disease or severe gastroparesis.
9. Has current hepatic disease.
10. Has had bariatric surgery including gastric balloon; history of gastrointestinal disease or intestinal surgery that can interfere with consumption or digestion or absorption of study product.
11. Has a chronic, contagious, infectious disease.
12. Has eating disorder, severe dementia or delirium, history of significant neurological or psychiatric disorder, alcoholism, substance abuse or other conditions that may interfere with study product consumption or compliance with study protocol procedures.
13. Taking any herbals, dietary supplements or medications other than allowed anti-hyperglycemic medications, during the past four weeks prior to screening visit that could profoundly affect blood glucose or appetite.
14. Uses diabetes-specific formula(s) defined as more than one eating occasion per week in the last three months.
15. Has clotting or bleeding disorders.
16. Participates in another study that has not been approved as a concomitant study by Abbott Nutrition.
17. Has allergy or intolerance to any ingredient in the study product.