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New research study to see how the new weekly medicine IcoSema, controls blood sugar level in people with type 2 diabetes compared to insulin glargine taken daily.
About The Study
This study to see how the new medicine IcoSema controls blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. IcoSema is a combination of insulin icodec and semaglutide taken in a single injection once a week. When you have type 2 diabetes your blood sugar level is not well controlled, and insulin treatment can be helpful.
If you qualify, you may receive study-related care and study medication or an approved medication at no charge. You may also receive compensation for travel expenses.
To take part in the study, participants should be:
- Treated with daily long acting insulin
- A1C is 7%-10%
- BMI less than 40
- Not currently using a CGM ( Continuous Glucose Monitoring )
What Is a Study?
- A clinical study helps advance the future of diabetes! Research patients try new meds or devices not yet available to the public, at no cost to them.
- Research patients meet with a study coordinator and doctor multiple times to monitor them.
- Each visit, patients are compensated for travel expenses.
- Study patients must meet a list of criteria in order to be a part of a study.
- A study can last anywhere from six months to a few years.
Benefits
Receive free medications and free supplies!
Gain better understanding of your disease and take an active role in your health.
Obtain treatments not yet available and contribute to medical research.
Travel stipends for attending most scheduled research appointments.
On average patients receives free care worth $250 - $500 from diabetes experts.
So far Iowa Diabetes Research has spent more than $500K on patients benefits
Our Caring Team
Dr. Anuj Bhargava
CEO and Medical Director
Kathy Fitzgerald
Sub-Investigator
Christine Burke
Sub-Investigator
Tara Herrold
CRC Manager
Lisa Borg
Clinical Research Coordinator
Natalie Young
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kendra Kramer
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kara Turner
Clinical Research Coordinator
Allie Fowler
Clinical Research Coordinator
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