Diabetes Research
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The purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide compared to placebo in children or teenagers with type 2 diabetes taking metformin, or basal insulin, or both.
Participants must have type 2 diabetes treated with metformin and/or long-acting insulin
Participants must have glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than 6.5% to no more than 11% at screening visit
Participants must be overweight or obese
Participants must not have type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
Participants must not have history of inflammation of the pancreas
Participants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
Participants must not have had one or more events of very low blood sugar in the past 6 months
Participants must not be taking prescription or over the counter weight loss medication
Participants must not have a personal or family history of certain neck cancer
To learn more about diabetes and clinical trials being carried out in this area, visit our Diabetes Research page.
With the help of research study participants, we are learning about pediatric conditions and potential new approaches to treating disease.
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