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Herbs and Spices Study

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If you're 18-50 years old, BMI 20-35kg/m2, have access to a smartphone capable of digital photography, do not have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you may qualify to take part in this study investigating how consumption of certain herbs and spices may influence glucose levels after a meal.

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Are you feeling stressed?

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If you’re 25–50 years old and experience chronic stress, you may qualify to take part in a study looking at how stress affects metabolism, nutrient use, and hunger-related hormones.

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Why are children and adolescents getting diabetes? Are you or your child at risk?

Join the DISCOVERY study, and help discover the factors that explain why some children get diabetes.

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DISCOVERY is designed to identify risk factors for pediatric type 2 diabetes. Children will be in the study for up to 4 years, with clinic visits every 6 months.

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Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and are you overweight?

Are you 18 years or older? Are you being treated with lifestyle changes or treated with one or more oral diabetes medications?

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Nutrition Sciences, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, is conducting a 78 week research study to look into how well semaglutide once weekly medicine works in participants with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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