Shiver away diabetes? new study tests cold therapy for blood sugar control
NCT ID NCT07573917
First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study explores whether spending time in the cold enough to shiver can improve how the body handles sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Fifteen adults aged 40-75 with type 2 diabetes will undergo 10 days of cold exposure with shivering. Researchers will measure changes in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism using glucose clamps and PET scans.
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Centre de recherche du CHUS
RECRUITINGSherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4, Canada
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