Low-Carb diet under the microscope for teens with type 1 diabetes

NCT ID NCT04955691

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study explored how a very low carbohydrate diet impacts blood sugar levels and brain function in 19 adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Researchers measured time spent in the optimal glucose range and episodes of low blood sugar over two weeks. The goal is to understand the safety and effects of this popular diet to better guide clinical advice for young patients.

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Locations

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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