Teens with type 1 diabetes: counting protein and fat may improve blood sugar control
NCT ID NCT07158385
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether counting protein and fat, in addition to carbohydrates, helps control blood sugar after meals in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Eleven teens using insulin pumps ate standard and high-fat-high-protein meals, and their blood sugar, hormones, and fatty acids were tracked for 6 hours. The goal was to see if adjusting insulin for all nutrients improves post-meal glucose levels.
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Active substance
Standard meal and high-fat-high-protein meals with different insulin dosing strategies
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better insulin dosing guidelines that account for protein and fat, helping teens with type 1 diabetes manage blood sugar after meals.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It was also a single-center trial, limiting generalizability.
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Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)