Tricking the pump: fake carbs may not improve diabetes control
NCT ID NCT07179471
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
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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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Athens General Children's Hospital "Pan. & Aglaia Kyriakou"
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGAthens, Attica, 11527, Greece
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Athens, Attiki
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGAthens, Attica, 11527, Greece
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Diabetes Center
RECRUITINGAthens, Attica, 11527, Greece
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