Keto diet tested for weight loss in type 1 diabetes: a 4-week crash diet study
NCT ID NCT07185555
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study tests whether a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (600-800 calories per day) can help people with type 1 diabetes and obesity lose weight safely. Fourteen adults will follow the diet for 4 weeks while using an automated insulin pump. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose, and researchers will also check blood sugar control and safety.
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University Hospital Policlinico Consorziale
RECRUITINGBari, Italy, 70124, Italy
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (meal replacements, 600-800 kcal/day)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safe, short-term weight loss option for people with type 1 diabetes who are overweight, potentially improving their overall health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 14 people and no comparison group. The diet is extremely low in calories and requires close medical supervision; risks include low blood sugar or diabetic ketoacidosis.
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