Can cutting carbs tame type 1 diabetes in teens? yale study investigates

NCT ID NCT04955691

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study investigated whether a very low-carbohydrate diet is a safe and effective way to help young people with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. Nineteen participants with type 1 diabetes tried both a low-carb and a standard diet for two weeks each, while researchers closely monitored their glucose control and body's response. The goal was to gather evidence to help doctors give better dietary advice to young patients.

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Locations

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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