This study looks at how well different doses of a medicine called dulaglutide work in kids with Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble using a sugar called glucose, leading to high blood sugar levels. Dulaglutide helps control blood sugar levels. The study lasts about 8 months.
Who can join: Kids who have Type 2 diabetes, are already using diet, exercise, and certain diabetes medicines like metformin or basal insulin, weigh at least 50 kg (about 110 pounds), and have a high Body Mass Index (BMI) can participate. BMI is a measure that uses height and weight to find out if someone is in a healthy weight range.
Who cannot join: Kids with Type 1 diabetes, certain thyroid or pancreas conditions, or those who have used other diabetes medicines or weight loss drugs recently cannot take part. Also, those with serious low blood sugar episodes (hypoglycemia) or certain family medical histories are not eligible.
- The study lasts about 8 months.
- Must already be using metformin or basal insulin.
- Cannot have certain medical conditions or medication histories.