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Exercise training after an overnight fast in Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes | Exercise | Glucose | Insulin

People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are encouraged to increase their physical activity (PA). Increasing the amount of PA can be difficult, especially for those who experience barriers to exercise. Therefore, simply recommending that people with T1D preform more exercise may not be the most effective prescription in the long term. Recent short-term studies have s suggest that exercise performed before eating (fasted) causes blood sugars to decrease less or even increase, compared exercise performed after a meal, which usually causes blood sugar to decrease. We will be conducting the first longer-term study (i.e, 12 weeks) comparing the effects of exercise performed before or after eating breakfast in people with T1D.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Any

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 55

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
-Having been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 5 years.
-Use insulin pump & continuous glucose monitor
-HbA1c 7.0-9.9%.
-Having some excess weight
Exclusion Criteria:
The main exclusion criteria are related to safety concerns for completing either aerobic or resistance exercise. This could include injuries. frequent/severe hypoglycemia, or heart concerns. Pregnancy or breastfeeding are also exclusion criteria.

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Reid McClure

[email protected]
780-492-8079
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: Pro00140125