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Aerobic Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes

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Research Sponsored by University of Alberta

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Type 1 diabetes diagnosed for at least 1 year

Using monophasic oral contraceptives

Must not have

Active proliferative retinopathy

Severe peripheral neuropathy

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 hours, 12 hours, overnight (midnight to 6 am) and 24 hours post-exercise

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test how well a continuous glucose monitor works for women with type 1 diabetes who are using oral contraceptives.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for women with type 1 diabetes who've had it for at least a year, live in Edmonton, have regular menstrual cycles, and use monophasic oral contraceptives. It's not for those with heart disease, severe nerve damage, recent insulin changes, high blood pressure, certain eye conditions, or on medications affecting blood sugar.

What is being tested?

The study tests how aerobic exercise affects glucose levels during different phases of the menstrual cycle in women with type 1 diabetes. Participants will do a monitored exercise session and wear a continuous glucose monitor during the last week of active pills and no pill/placebo phase.

What are the potential side effects?

While this study isn't testing a drug that has side effects like medication might have, participants may experience typical exercise-related responses such as fatigue or muscle soreness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for over a year.

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I am using monophasic birth control pills.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have an active eye condition where new blood vessels are growing abnormally.

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I have severe nerve pain or numbness in my hands or feet.

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I am taking medication that affects my blood sugar levels, not including insulin.

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I have a history of heart disease.

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I do not have any injuries that prevent me from exercising.

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I often have sudden low blood sugar levels.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 hours, 12 hours, overnight (midnight to 6 am) and 24 hours post-exercise

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 hours, 12 hours, overnight (midnight to 6 am) and 24 hours post-exercise

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 hours, 12 hours, overnight (midnight to 6 am) and 24 hours post-exercise for reporting.