Diabetes Studies

Origin Study
We are looking for patients have had:

• Previous heart attack or stroke
• Previous cardiac procedure (angioplasty or bypass surgery)
• History of peripheral vascular disease

Patients who have one of these conditions will be tested to see if they have diabetes or prediabetes by performing a glucose tolerance test.  Patients with known diabetes may also qualify.   Eligible patients will be randomly assigned to receive usual care by their regular physician, or to receive glucose lowering treatment with Lantus insulin, a long-acting insulin.  To inquire about the study, call Eileen Pelayo RN, at 202-784-3587.

Act Now Study
This study is testing a medication to see if it can prevent diabetes from developing in persons with pre-diabetes.

You may be eligible to take part in this study if you are:

• Overweight and 18 years or older
• Do not have diabetes
• You have one or more risk factors for diabetes, such as:
  • A family member with diabetes
  • High blood pressure or high cholesterol
  • Had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth
  • Had diabetes during your pregnancy
  • A minority race

Participants will receive study-related medical supervision, physical exams, lab services, tests, and study medication at no charge.

For more information, call Susan or Cherrel at (202) 444-4779.