This study's primary objective is to determine the ability of Kombucha to impact blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus type II. The secondary objective is to determine the ability of Kombucha to impact blood pressure, and quality of life measures as measured by uniform questionnaire that includes: gut health, colds, infections, headaches, sleep, anxiety (GAD2), depression (PHQ2), skin health.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
12
Craft Ginger Kombucha, a fermented black tea
Placebo
Georgetown University MedStar Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Blood Sugar Levels
outcome measure: mg/dL
Time frame: 10 weeks
Gut health
Worst ever \| worse than usual \| average \| better than usual \| best ever
Time frame: 10 weeks
anxiety
How often have you been bothered by the following problems? 6.1. Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge Not at all \| Several days \| More than half the days \| Nearly every day
Time frame: 10 weeks
depression
How often have you been bothered by the following problems? 6.3. Little interest or pleasure in doing things Not at all \| Several days \| More than half the days \| Nearly every day
Time frame: 10 weeks
skin health
4.1. How would you rate your overall skin health? Worst ever \| worse than usual \| average \| better than usual \| best ever 5. How often do you experience skin problems such as dry skin, eczema, rashes, or acne? Not at all \| Several days \| More than half the days \| Nearly every day
Time frame: 10 weeks
vulvovaginal health
9.1. How would you rate your overall vulvovaginal health? Worst ever \| worse than usual \| average \| better than usual \| best ever
Time frame: 10 weeks
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