Fasted Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes
(FED-T1D Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it requires participants to use an insulin pump and rapid or ultra-rapid acting insulin analogs.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Fasted Exercise, Postprandial Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes?
Research shows that exercising after a meal (postprandial exercise) can help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes, but it requires careful insulin adjustments to prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Fasted exercise can aid in weight loss, but the best way to keep blood sugar stable during this type of exercise is still being studied.12345
Is fasted or postprandial exercise safe for people with type 1 diabetes?
How is fasted exercise different from other treatments for type 1 diabetes?
Fasted exercise for type 1 diabetes is unique because it involves exercising without eating beforehand, which can help manage blood sugar levels differently compared to exercising after a meal. This approach may lead to smaller changes in blood sugar during high-intensity exercise, potentially reducing the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that can occur with other exercise strategies.34567
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study compares aerobic exercise training performed before breakfast (i.e., in the fasted state) to similar training performed after breakfast in people with type 1 diabetes. Training will take place over 12 weeks.
Research Team
Normand G Boule, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with type 1 diabetes who are interested in how different timings of exercise might affect their condition. Specific eligibility details are not provided, but typically participants would need to be adults with a stable health status.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in aerobic exercise training either before breakfast (fasted) or after breakfast (fed) for 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Fasted Exercise
- Postprandial Exercise
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor
Alberta Diabetes Institute
Collaborator