New insulin cocktails aim to speed up meal coverage for type 1 diabetes
NCT ID NCT07090824
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests whether two modified insulins (diluted U-200 Humalog and diluted U-500 Humulin) work faster than a current rapid insulin (Lyumjev) in 20 adults with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pumps. Participants receive each insulin after a meal, and researchers measure how quickly and how long the insulin stays in the blood. The goal is to find insulins that act faster to better cover meals without needing to dose beforehand.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- modified insulin formulations (diluted U-200 Humalog and diluted U-500 Humulin)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward faster-acting insulins that improve blood sugar control after meals for people with type 1 diabetes using insulin pumps.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study with only 20 people. It measures insulin levels in the blood, not actual blood sugar outcomes, so it may not lead to a practical treatment change.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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