Could a simple breakfast replace the glucose drink for diabetes testing?
NCT ID NCT05789251
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial explores whether a standardized breakfast and a continuous glucose monitor can replace the traditional glucose drink test for diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes in people with Dunnigan's lipodystrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes severe insulin resistance. The study will compare the breakfast test and sensor readings against the standard oral glucose tolerance test to see if they agree. If they do, it could offer a more comfortable and practical way to monitor these patients, potentially improving adherence to regular check-ups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Standardized breakfast and continuous interstitial glucose monitoring
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more acceptable alternative to the standard glucose drink for diagnosing diabetes in people with Dunnigan's lipodystrophy, improving follow-up and early detection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The breakfast may not match the glucose drink's accuracy, and continuous monitoring might not align perfectly with standard tests. Results may not apply to other populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de La Réunion
Saint-Denis, 97400, Reunion
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