What to eat before exercise? study tests best meal for blood sugar control
NCT ID NCT07175740
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how different pre-exercise meals affect blood sugar after exercise in 15 men with type 2 diabetes. Participants tried five conditions: fasting, or meals with added sucrose, fructose, fat, or aspartame, each followed by one hour of cycling. The goal was to see which meal led to the biggest drop in blood sugar. Results could help guide better meal timing advice for people managing diabetes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
standardized meals (sucrose, fructose, fat, aspartame, or fasting)
What this could lead to
If it shows clear patterns, this could help refine dietary advice for people with type 2 diabetes who exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (15 participants) that only looked at short-term blood sugar changes. Results may not apply to women, insulin users, or real-world settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec - Université Laval
Québec, Quebec, G1V4G5, Canada