Fiber fix? new study tests prebiotics for diabetes control
NCT ID NCT04963777
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking a prebiotic fibre supplement for 6 months can help people with type 1 diabetes have fewer dangerous low blood sugar episodes. Researchers will also see if it improves overall blood sugar control and gut health. The study involves 144 people aged 7 and older who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the past year.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 1C9, Canada
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University of Calgary
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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University of Saskatchewan
RECRUITINGSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E5, Canada
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