Tricking the pump: fake carbs may not improve diabetes control

NCT ID NCT07179471

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether entering fake carbohydrates into the MiniMed 780G insulin pump improves blood sugar control in children and teens with type 1 diabetes. Forty participants aged 7-18 will try two weeks with fake carbs and two weeks without, and their glucose levels will be compared. The goal is to find out if this common practice actually helps or harms, so doctors can give better advice.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: fake carbohydrate entries (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could provide clear guidance on whether entering fake carbs into an insulin pump is helpful or harmful for managing type 1 diabetes in children.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational crossover study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests a common practice rather than a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Athens General Children's Hospital "Pan. & Aglaia Kyriakou"
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Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece
Athens, Attiki
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Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece
Diabetes Center
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Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece

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