Blood Sugar Take Care and Glucose Metabolism
Blood Sugar Take Care and Glucose Metabolism
This prospective international clinical trial is a two-arm, double-blind, randomized,
 placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study. 112 prediabetic subjects will be
 randomized to Blood Sugar Take Care or placebo. Randomization will be stratified by gender.
 The intervention period is 12 weeks. The primary outcome is fasting glucose levels.
SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 1

 1. Age ≥ 18 years

 2. Subject meets American Diabetes Association criteria for diabetes testing in
 asymptomatic, undiagnosed individuals:

 1. If age ≥45 years, subject must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for United
 States and ≥ 24 kg/m2 for Indonesia

 2. If age <45 years, subject must have a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for United
 States and ≥ 24 kg/m2 for Indonesia AND present with at least one of the
 following risk factors:

 -  Have a first-degree relative with diabetes

 -  Habitually physically inactive

 -  Race is African-American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian
 American, or Pacific Islander

 -  Have delivered a baby weighing >9 lb or have been diagnosed with gestational
 diabetes mellitus

 -  Hypertensive (≥140/90)

 -  Known HDL cholesterol level 35 mg/dl

 -  Known triglyceride level ≥250 mg/dl

 -  On previous testing, had impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting
 glucose

 -  History of vascular disease

 3. Stable body weight (<5% change) in the last 3 months

 4. Agree to use contraception throughout study period, unless postmenopausal or
 surgically sterile (females only)

 5. Able to understand the nature and purpose of the study including potential risks and
 side effects

 6. Willing to consent to study participation and to comply with study requirements

 SUBJECT EXCLUSION CRITERIA

 1. Known diabetes (type I or II)

 2. Recent use (within 2 weeks of screening) of any dietary supplement including vitamin
 and mineral complexes; herbal supplements; fish oil; fiber supplements; or any herbal
 ingredient/product that significantly affects glucose or lipid metabolism

 3. Recent use (within 4 weeks of screening) of any prescription or OTC medication that
 significantly affects glucose or lipid metabolism, including but not limited to,
 sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones, alpha-glucosidase
 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, statins, fibrates, niacin, and
 bile acid sequestrants

 4. Daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); (daily baby aspirin use
 acceptable)

 5. Any comorbidity that could, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude the subject's
 ability to successfully and safely complete the study or that may confound study
 outcomes

 6. Anticipated changes in dietary patterns or physical activity levels during the study,
 including attempts at body weight reduction

 7. Eating disorder

 8. Polycystic ovary syndrome

 9. Known allergies to any substance in the study product

 10. Pregnant or breastfeeding women

 11. History of alcohol, drug, or medication abuse

 12. Participation in another study with any investigational product within 3 months of
 screening

 13. Recent (<3 months) gastrointestinal surgery or any planned surgery during the
 treatment period

 SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 2

 1. Fasting glucose between 95 and 130 mg/dl, based on portable glucometer reading

 SUBJECT INCLUSION CRITERIA: STEP 3

 1. Impaired fasting glucose, based on the American Diabetes Association definition of
 fasting serum glucose between 100 and 125 mg/dl

 2. Impaired glucose tolerance, based on the American Diabetes Association definition of
 serum glucose between 140 and 199 mg/dl 2 hours after a 75 g glucose load