New tool helps parents of diabetic tots tame blood sugar

NCT ID NCT01354288

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a special educational tool for parents of children under 6 with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if the tool could help parents better control their child's blood sugar and prevent serious events like low blood sugar or ketosis. The study enrolled 24 children across French hospitals and followed them for 2 years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: educational tool
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help parents better manage their young child's diabetes, improving blood sugar levels and reducing dangerous episodes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The tool may not lead to lasting improvements or prevent all emergencies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypoglycemia Ketosis type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bicêtre Hospital

Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94275, France

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