Period power: study seeks to tame blood sugar swings in type 1 diabetes
NCT ID NCT06297980
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how menstrual cycles and birth control pills impact blood sugar levels and exercise in women with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 150 women for three months using continuous glucose monitors and offer personalized insulin and diet adjustments. The goal is to find better ways to manage glucose during different phases of the menstrual cycle.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Personalized insulin and diet adjustments
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better blood sugar control for women with type 1 diabetes by tailoring treatment to their menstrual cycle.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all women with type 1 diabetes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Colorado
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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