Scientists investigate why exercise affects blood sugar differently each time

NCT ID NCT07209930

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University College Dublin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how blood sugar levels change during exercise in healthy adults and those with type 1 diabetes. Participants will cycle after a standard breakfast, and their glucose will be tracked with a continuous monitor and finger-prick tests. The goal is to see if the body's response is consistent from one session to the next, which could help improve diabetes management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: standardized exercise (cycling) and a standardized breakfast
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help personalize exercise recommendations for people with type 1 diabetes to better manage blood sugar levels.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 24 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it will not directly lead to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EXERCISE GLUCOSE VARIABILITY HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University College Dublin
RECRUITING

Dublin, Dublin, D04 V1W8, Ireland

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