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What medical tests will a trial participant receive?

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What medical tests will a trial participant receive?

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At screening, participants will be given blood tests that help confirm the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Throughout the trial, they will receive physical exams, including blood pressure monitoring and blood tests to determine cholesterol and blood glucose levels. The hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test, for example, reflects average blood sugar over 2 to 3 months. How does a youth with type 2 diabetes enroll in the TODAY trial? To qualify to participate, the young person must • be 10-17 years old • have type 2 diabetes diagnosed no more than 2 years before enrollment in the trial • be overweight or at risk for overweight, based on height and weight • have a family member or adult who is closely involved in the childs daily activities and who agrees to participate in the childs treatment. To learn more, call a participating center or see www.TODAYstudy.org.