Mindfulness may prevent dangerous low blood sugar in diabetics

NCT ID NCT07586527

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Yangzhou University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests an 8-week mindfulness program for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have trouble sensing when their blood sugar drops too low. The program teaches body awareness techniques like mindful eating and body scanning to help patients catch early warning signs. Researchers will compare the mindfulness group to those receiving routine care, tracking changes over 3 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: adapted mindfulness training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help diabetic patients detect low blood sugar earlier and avoid dangerous episodes.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The mindfulness program may not improve awareness for everyone, and results may not apply to all diabetic patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

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

IMPAIRED AWARENESS OF HYPOGLYCEMIA INTEROCEPTIVE AWARENESS MINDFULNESS-BASED INTERVENTION

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