Shiver away high blood sugar? cold exposure shows promise for diabetes control
NCT ID NCT05576025
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at whether shivering from cold temperatures can improve blood sugar levels over 24 hours in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Researchers had 24 participants experience different intensities of cold-induced shivering. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could help manage glucose, offering a potential new lifestyle strategy alongside diet and exercise.
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Maastricht University, Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences
Maastricht, Limburg, 6200MD, Netherlands
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