Effect of Nitrate on Red Blood Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes

This study is investigating whether dietary nitrate (found naturally in beets and leafy greens) can improve the function of red blood cells in people with type 2 diabetes, potentially helping with oxygen delivery and blood flow. **You may be eligible if:** - You have type 2 diabetes **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have had a recent heart attack (acute coronary syndrome) - You follow a vegetarian diet (which is already high in nitrates) - You have impaired kidney function - You have an absolute requirement for a proton pump inhibitor (stomach acid medication) - You are currently taking organic nitrate medications (like nitroglycerin) - You have heart failure with a very low heart pumping function (ejection fraction below 35%) - You have any condition that would prevent you from safely completing the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.