New study tests better insulin dosing for kids with diabetes

NCT ID NCT04124302

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

Summary

This study looked at 76 children with type 1 diabetes to see if a different way of calculating insulin doses before meals could improve blood sugar control. The children used their usual rapid-acting insulin (glulisine, aspart, or lispro) via a pump. The goal was to find which method leads to fewer blood sugar spikes after eating.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Insulin (glulisine, aspart, or lispro)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help children with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar after meals, reducing highs and lows.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study comparing existing insulin types and dosing methods. It does not test a new treatment, so any improvements may be modest and not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus 1

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Warsaw Medical University

    Warsaw, Poland