Effects on Colesevelam HC1 (WelChol®) on Insulin Sensitivity in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Summary

This study is designed to test whether WelChol (colesevelam HC1) improves blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes by making their own insulin work more efficiently.

Timeline

Start

2006-05

Primary completion

2006-10

Completion

2007-03

Publications

• Schwartz SL, Lai YL, Xu J, Abby SL, Misir S, Jones MR, Nagendran S. The effect of colesevelam hydrochloride on insulin sensitivity and secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes: a pilot study. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2010 Apr;8(2):179-88. doi: 10.1089/met.2009.0049.

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Indications