Dietary AGES and Type 2 Diabetes in Overweight Individuals

Who can take part?

• Male or female
• 18 - 50 years of age
• Overweight (BMI >26)
• Healthy, no pre-existing medical conditions
• Non-smoker
• Not taking any medications including the oral contraceptive
• Must be comfortable with having blood taken.

What's involved?

• Nine morning visits to the Alfred Hospital over a period of 10 - 12 weeks
• High/low AGE dietary program for four weeks (2 x 2 weeks)
• Blood being taken for insulin sensitivity and other parameters pre and post diets
• Reimbursement for your time and travel costs, and you will have most of the food during the dietary period provided.

Possible benefits from the study 

The participant will have a full health check done, learn about their individual risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, learn about diet and gain expert advice from a skilled nutritionist. 

From the study...

If this study proves successful, the study diet could be a relatively simple way for 'at risk' individuals (ie overweight, family history) to decrease their risk for developing diabetes. 

The knowledge that is gained from participants will benefit others, contribute to what is currently known or not known about diabetes prevention and its causes.

How do I find out more?

To find out more, without obligation, please contact:

Name: Donovan Martin 

Phone: 03 9076 5199

Email: donovan.martin@bakeridi.edu.au