University study tests if carb counting lessons improve diabetes control
NCT ID NCT07359196
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well university students with type 1 diabetes can estimate carbohydrates in their meals and whether that affects their blood sugar control. Researchers will give a one-time educational session on carb counting and insulin adjustment, then check blood sugar levels and knowledge after three months. The goal is to see if better carb counting leads to better HbA1c levels.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that teaching carb counting improves blood sugar control in young adults with type 1 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study at one university, so results may not apply to everyone. It only measures knowledge and HbA1c, not long-term health outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of T1DM for at least 1 year. 2. Age ≥18 years. 3. Currently enrolled at Sohag University. 4. Willing to participate and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. University students who refuse to participate in the study 2. Students with other types of diabetes (T2DM, MODY, etc.) 3. Presence of other chronic illnesses that affect diet or glycemic control (e.g., celiac disease, chronic kidney disease). 4. Students with communication barriers e.g cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness interfering with questionnaire completion.
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