Keto diet tested as new tool for type 1 diabetes control
NCT ID NCT06503809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a very-low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can safely improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 58 people and measure changes in blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. Participants will follow the diet for a period while using continuous glucose monitors and insulin therapy.
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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