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Low Carb Diet for Type 1 Diabetes
Study Summary
This trial will test whether reducing insulin doses and eating a low carbohydrate diet will improve insulin sensitivity and blood vessel health.
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- You need to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).You are pregnant, not fully developed, going through or finished menopause, a regular smoker, or need a gluten-free diet.I have had one or more severe low blood sugar episodes in the last 3 months.I have diabetes and visited the ER at least once for it in the last 6 months.I only use insulin for my type 1 diabetes.Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 33.Your HbA1c level is between 5.6% and 9.0%.Your blood pressure is higher than 140/100 mmHg.Your hematocrit level is less than 35%.I weigh at least 110 pounds.My kidney function is reduced.My heart condition limits my physical activity.I am between 18 and 60 years old.I have not taken any listed medications less than 2 weeks before the study.Your liver enzymes (AST or ALT) are more than 2.5 times the normal level.You need to be using an insulin pump to deliver insulin.I weigh at least 110 pounds.
- Group 1: Low Carb Diet then Standard Carb Diet
- Group 2: Standard Carb Diet then Low Carb Diet
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many individuals have been recruited into this clinical research effort?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is still recruiting patients who responded to the call-out first posted on March 29th 2019 and modified October 6th 2022. The research team seeks 40 individuals from two different trial locations."
Is enrollment available for individuals below the age of 85 in this clinical trial?
"This trial is open to patients between the age of majority and 60 years old."
Who is eligible to partake in the ongoing research project?
"This medical trial seeks 40 volunteers who suffer from diabetes and an autoimmune disease, with ages ranging between 18 and 60. To be considered for participation, applicants must meet certain prerequisites: An HbA1c score of 5.6 to 9%, insulin pump users only, body mass index greater than or equal to 50kg (110lbs), BMI of 18-33 kg/m^2 , and use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)."
Are applications for this clinical experiment still being accepted?
"This study is still seeking participants. The initial announcement was released on March 29th 2019, and the listing had been recently updated as of October 6th 2022 according to clinicaltrials.gov."
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