Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Blood Sugar in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Tests omega-3 fatty acid supplements in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Registry title: Free Fatty Acid Effects In Type 2 Diabetes
Key facts
- Where
- Coleraine, United KingdomSee the site
Where in United Kingdom
- School of Biomedical SciencesColeraine, United KingdomNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Ulster
- Trial code
- NCT07677995
- Record updated
- 1 September 2026
- Original description
Omega-3 fatty acids are natural fats found in foods such as oily fish and flaxseed. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to have positive effects on cardiovascular health, but there is less evidence on if they can help manage blood glucose in individuals with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Read full original descriptionShow less
Repositioning Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Treatment Of Glycaemia And Cardiometabolic Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are natural fats found in foods such as oily fish and flaxseed. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to have positive effects on cardiovascular health, but there is less evidence on if they can help manage blood glucose in individuals with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
This study will investigate whether the beneficial effects found in omega-3 fatty acids such as lowered blood glucose and reduced inflammation - both of which are important for managing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, can be beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes. As omega-3 fatty acids are already found naturally in food, and are already available as supplements, they could be a safe option to help manage these diseases.
The aim of this study is to investigate if omega-3 fatty acids can slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Inclusion: Individuals who are over 18 years of age with a BMI between 25-50 kg/m2, and who have been diagnosed with T2DM (>7.0 mmol/l fasting glucose) or pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerant 5.0-6.9mmol/l) and are either on no medication, are diet controlled or taking metformin. Participants may also have a history of cardiovascular disease.
Exclusion: Type 2 diabetics or prediabetics who are on an anti-diabetic medication (with the exception of metformin); Undergone recent major surgery or planned surgery during the study period; Those who have severe or unstable cardiovascular disease; Have an active infection; Have implanted devices (such as pacemakers or defibrillators); Are involved in any other type of weight loss study/intervention; Are pregnant/breastfeeding.