Can a simple insulin tweak prevent Exercise-Induced low blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT07550608
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether cutting basal insulin by half before exercise helps keep blood sugar stable in people with type 1 diabetes. Eighteen active adults using insulin pumps completed two treadmill sessions—one with the insulin reduction and one without. Researchers measured blood sugar every 10 minutes to compare how men and women respond, aiming to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia during exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 50% pre-exercise basal insulin rate reduction
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better exercise guidelines for people with type 1 diabetes, helping them avoid dangerously low blood sugar during physical activity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is specific to insulin pump users and may not work for others.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 45 years. * Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) for at least 18 months. * Current use of an insulin pump (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion - CSII) for diabetes management. * Regular physical activity level, defined as at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week across three or more sessions for at least 4 weeks prior to the study. * Ability to perform 60 minutes of continuous treadmill running. * Aerobic fitness level (VO2peak) of ≥ 30 mL·kg-¹·min-¹ for females or ≥ 32 mL·kg-¹·min-¹ for males. Exclusion Criteria: * Most recent HbA1c \> 9.9% (85 mmol/mol). * C-peptide levels ≥ 0.7 nmol/L. * Presence of significant diabetes complications (e.g., proliferative retinopathy, nephropathy, or symptomatic neuropathy). * Use of concomitant medications affecting glucose metabolism other than insulin (e.g., steroids, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or non-selective beta-blockers). * History of hypoglycemia unawareness. * Occurrence of severe hypoglycemia resulting in seizure, coma, or hospitalization within the 6 months prior to recruitment. * Adherence to a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet (\<30 g of carbohydrates per day). * Current engagement in shift work. * For female participants: presence of primary or secondary amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation for \>12 months). * Uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic BP \> 200 mmHg or Diastolic BP \> 110 mmHg). * Known cardiovascular disease or significant cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., ischemic heart disease).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sylvan Adams Sport Institute, Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
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