Understanding the Health Effect of a Bioactive Peptide From Egg: A Pilot Study

This study is looking at whether a specific protein found in eggs can help improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Researchers are recruiting both healthy adults and people at risk for diabetes or who already have type 2 diabetes to compare how the egg protein affects different groups. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 70 years old and live near Edmonton, Canada - You are either in good health with normal weight, OR you are overweight and have elevated blood sugar or are at risk for diabetes - Your weight has been stable for at least 6 months - You are a non-smoker or a long-term former smoker **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant - You are taking medications that affect blood sugar or blood pressure - You have an active digestive, kidney, liver, or heart condition - You have a known egg allergy - You have already been diagnosed with diabetes (for the healthy control group) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.