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Nutritional Management of the Patient With Type 2 Diabetes at Nutritional Risk or With Malnutrition in Clinical Practice

The objective of this observational study is to characterize the patient profile and nutritional treatment patterns of individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or drug-induced diabetes who present with malnutrition, or are at risk of it, and who are prescribed a diabetes-specific oral nutritional supplement (ONS) that is high in calories and protein and contains soluble fiber. Participants will complete a series of questionnaires during visits 1 and 3.

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07252765
PhaseNot Applicable
Enrollment334
SponsorOutcomes'10
Age18 Years
SexALL
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Conditions studied

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Malnutrition, Malnourishment, Drug-Induced Diabetes

About this study

The objective of this observational study is to characterize the patient profile and nutritional treatment patterns of individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or drug-induced diabetes who present with malnutrition, or are at risk of it, and who are prescribed a diabetes-specific oral nutritional supplement (ONS) that is high in calories and protein and contains soluble fiber. Participants will complete a series of questionnaires during visits 1 and 3.

Primary outcomes

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or drug-induced diabetes * Patients at nutritional risk according to MUST or presenting malnutrition according to GLIM criteria. * Patients requiring a diabetes-specific oral nutritional supplement (ONS) that is high-calorie, high-protein, and contains soluble fiber in real-world clinical practice, and who have been prescribed such a supplement within the previous 7 days. * Patients able to provide informed consent and complete the study questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients participating in other studies or clinical trials related to malnutrition, or who, in the investigator's opinion, may alter the course of the study. * Patients currently receiving or expected to receive other types of nutritional interventions involving supplements (oral or otherwise) or non-conventional feeding methods (e.g., feeding tubes). * Patients with a history of metabolic/endocrine diseases (other than diabetes) or any other condition causing liver or kidney failure, defined as ALT \> 3x ULN or eGFR \< 30 ml/min/1.73 m², and according to the investigator's judgment. * Patients expected to undergo any surgical intervention or require hospitalization due to a condition unrelated to the study during the study period. * Patients with other conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, may interfere with adherence to the intervention or with study procedures.

Study locations

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Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.