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

At a glance:

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.

Qualified participants will receive study drug free of charge and may be compensated for time and travel.

For more information, and to see if you might be eligible to join, please contact Dana Sides at (205) 996-4015 or email mailto:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

PI: Dr. Tim Garvey

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Adults 18-64 with Type 2 Diabetes who are overweight needed for a weight loss trial

At a glance:

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Nutrition Sciences, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, is conducting a 52 week research study to look into how well semaglutide once weekly medicine works at different doses in people with type 2 diabetes, overweight and taking only metformin to treat your diabetes.

Qualified participants will receive study drug free of charge, diabetic supplies, lab work all at no charge and will be compensated for time and travel.

For more information, and to see if you might be eligible to join, please contact (205) 996-4015 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

PI: Dr. Tim Garvey

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Weight loss study for African American women

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UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a nutrition study looking at the effects of diet in African American women. You may qualify if you are between the ages of 19-45, are an African American female, overweight, have NOT been diagnosed with Diabetes, are willing to consume a prescribed diet, are NOT pregnant, and are willing to travel to UAB for testing visits.

Qualified participants will receive weekly groceries, personal health information, group support sessions with a Registered Dietitian, and monetary compensation for your time.

PI: Dr. Barbara Gower

Contact: 205-975-6579 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Does When You Eat Affect Your Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure?

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We suspect that a majority of people may find meal timing strategies helpful for losing weight or to maintain their weight since these strategies normally curb appetite, which may help people eat less.

PI: Dr. Courtney Peterson

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Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Needed

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We are looking for adults with type 2 diabetes for an exciting research study to see whether meal timing and/or bright light therapy can improve your blood sugar, reset your body clock, and improve your overall health. The main part of the study lasts 16 weeks and involves two overnight tests in our clinic, which can be done on weekends, if preferred. Participants will receive $2400 for completing the study. If you are interested, please complete the brief electronic form at http://bit.ly/clocksstudy to apply for the study.

PI: Dr. Courtney Peterson

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