View clinical trials related to Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Filter by:The aim of the study is to prove whether the use of the SmartGuard feature of the MiniMed system significantly reduces hypoglycemic excursions and thus provide proactive protection to the user.
Diabetes Distress (DD) refers to the emotional and behavioral challenges and burdens that arise through living with and managing diabetes. High DD is characterized by feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and discouraged by the demands of diabetes, and high DD may have a negative impact on disease management and glycemic control; poor glycemic control can also have a negative effect on DD. Few interventions have been assessed that directly target DD or mood in adults with Type 1 diabetes. In this study the investigators will compare two active, evidence-based behavioral interventions to reduce high DD and improve glycemic control and disease management: 1. A Type 1 diabetes education protocol ('KnowIt') that brings together new advances in diabetes education and behavioral management. 2. A DD-reduction protocol ('OnTrack') that helps identify and address the personal stresses and strains of having diabetes. Participants in both arms will attend a single, day-long workshop, four hour-long web group meetings and four personal phone calls with the group facilitator during the intervention period. Assessments will be carried out at baseline and at three and nine months. Hypothesis 1: OnTrack will be superior to KnowIt in the primary and secondary outcomes at follow-up. Hypothesis 2: Changes in self-efficacy and fear of hypoglycemia over time will mediate the difference between the two study arms and primary outcome. Hypothesis 3: The differences between the two study arms and changes in the primary outcomes will be qualified by patient characteristics such as age, length of diagnosis, higher baseline distress or HbA1c.
The primary purpose of this study is the evaluate an Artificial Pancreas during 2 months in home setting in Type 1 Diabetic patients
Iatrogenic hypoglycemia is the most frequent acute complication of insulin therapy in people with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Recurrent hypoglycemic events initiate a process of habituation, characterized by suppression of hypoglycemic symptoms and lead to hypoglycemia unawareness, which in itself defines a particularly high risk of severe hypoglycemia. Recent evidence suggest a pivotal role for increased brain lactate transport capacity in the pathogenesis of hypoglycemia unawareness. However, there is uncertainty about the magnitude of this effect and whether such excess brain lactate is oxidizes as a glucose-sparing alternative energy source or acts as a metabolic regulator controlling brain glucose metabolism, oxygen consumption and cerebral blood flow. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effect of hypoglycemia on brain lactate accumulation and regional cerebral blood perfusion in humans. The secondary objective is to assess whether this effect is a related to hypoglycemia unawareness or a consequence of T1DM per se. Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that hypoglycemia stimulates lactate transport over the blood-brain barrier leading to cerebral lactate accumulation and that this lactate accumulation is a function of prior hypoglycemic exposure frequency contributing to clinical hypoglycemia unawareness. Furthermore, the investigators expect that this effect of hypoglycemia on brain lactate accumulation is related to changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF).
This study aims to test the feasibility of a physical activity intervention called the Steps To Active Kids (STAK) programme in children aged 9 - 11 years with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM).
The purpose of this trial is to explore whether liraglutide has a long term effect on clinical symptoms and biomarkers in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
The primary purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to provide preliminary indicators of the effects of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion with continuous glucose monitoring compared to self-monitoring of blood glucose alone on: (1) metabolic control and (2) fear of hypoglycemia. Additional objectives will be: (1) to provide an estimate of recruitment rates, (2) to assess compliance with allocated treatment, and (3) to determine participants' satisfaction with allocated treatment. With increased and immediate information related to current and future (trend) glucose information provided by the continuous glucose monitor, children can then act upon this knowledge to prevent hypo- or hyperglycemia, thus, experiencing a reduction in glucose variability, leading to an improvement in metabolic control as shown by a reduction in HbA1c levels. Research on the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring on metabolic control in children with T1D using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion has been limited. Therefore, a pilot clinical trial will be designed to provide preliminary indicators of the feasibility and acceptability of continuous glucose monitoring on metabolic control and address the following objectives.
Background Type 1 diabetes is characterized by pancreatic beta-cell destruction and an inability to synthesize insulin. Connecting peptide (C-peptide) is formed from the same precursor as insulin and is produced in equimolar amounts as insulin. There are several clinical trials currently being performed to explore the possibility of beta-cell preservation or regeneration. Most children are not eligible for these trials because it is often presumed that C-peptide levels will decrease and become undetectable after years of having type 1 diabetes. Several studies in the adult population have demonstrated that C-peptide may remain measureable in patients who have had diabetes for up to 50 years after diagnosis. Recently, it was demonstrated that 10% of adult patients who have had type 1 diabetes for 31-40 years have measureable levels of serum C-peptide if measured with an ultrasensitive assay. The levels were lower in patients who had diabetes for a longer time. This pattern was also demonstrated in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and NHANES trial. No studies have been performed exclusively in pediatric patients Hypothesis The investigators hypothesize that C-peptide should be detectable in the sera of pediatric patients who have had type 1 diabetes for greater than 1 year and as far out as > 20 years after diagnosis. The investigators also hypothesize that since their patient population has had diabetes for less time as compared to adults, the levels of C-peptide should be higher than reported for adults and that a greater proportion of patients in the pediatric population will have detectable C-peptide levels as compared to adults.
The purpose of this study is to validate current algorithms and evaluate safety and efficacy of overnight closed loop insulin delivery (FlorenceD2 system) in children with type 1 diabetes between 6 - 12 years of age in Luxembourg .
Whereas physical activity clearly results in improvements in glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) the impact of exercise on blood sugar control is more complex. In type 1 diabetes T1DM the inability to reduce exogenous insulin levels during exercise is a key factor that contributes to an increased risk of exercise-induced hypoglycemia. Since rapid adaptation of insulin dosage may be especially difficult in patients on a multiple daily injection regimen, alternative strategies are required to improve exercise-associated glucose stability. There is increasing evidence that the combination of steady state continuous low to moderate intensity exercise with short bursts of high intensity exertion (eg in the form of sprints) is an effective, well tolerated, novel strategy to prevent exercise-related hypoglycemia. A further promising option to stabilize blood sugar levels during and after exercise may be the ingestion of fructose in addition to glucose in form of a sport drink.