Breakfast timing showdown: fasted vs fed exercise in type 1 diabetes
NCT ID NCT06748963
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether exercising before breakfast (fasted) or after breakfast (fed) is better for people with type 1 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, 20 participants will do combined resistance and aerobic training three times a week. Researchers will track insulin doses and blood sugar levels to see which timing works best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- exercise (fasted vs fed state)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help people with type 1 diabetes know the best time to exercise for better blood sugar control and lower insulin needs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise timing may not make a big difference, and risks like low blood sugar during fasted exercise exist.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1, Canada
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