Low-Carb diet tested for better insulin use in type 1 diabetes

NCT ID NCT04118374

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether eating fewer carbohydrates could help people with type 1 diabetes use insulin more effectively and improve blood vessel health. Fourteen adults on insulin pumps followed both a low-carb and a standard diet for one week each. The results showed no significant difference in insulin sensitivity between the two diets.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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