Plain-English translation of NCT03710928 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether eating a very low-carbohydrate diet helps people with type 1 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control compared to eating a standard diet. You would be randomly assigned to one of these two diets, with all your meals provided to you for 12 weeks. The research team will monitor your blood sugar closely using continuous glucose monitoring devices and adjust your insulin doses as needed.
People with type 1 diabetes often struggle with blood sugar swings after meals—sometimes too high, sometimes too low—even with modern insulin pumps and monitoring technology. Researchers have noticed that some people following a low-carbohydrate diet appear to have much better, steadier blood sugar control, so this study aims to test whether this approach could help many more patients.
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You will participate for 12 weeks total. All your meals will be provided to you throughout the study—either low-carbohydrate or standard diet, depending on which group you're assigned to. You'll have several study visits where your blood sugar control and overall health will be checked, including some blood draws while fasting. You'll wear a continuous glucose monitor and stay in close contact with the research team so they can adjust your insulin doses as your needs change. Some participants will also undergo additional tests, including an MRI scan and a controlled low blood sugar procedure to assess how your brain responds.
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