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Influence of Menstrual Cycle Phases on the Glycemic Control of Aerobic or HIIT Exercise in Adult Women With Type 1 Diabetes

Influence of Menstrual Cycle Phases on the Glycemic Control of Aerobic or HIIT Exercise in Adult Women With Type 1 Diabetes (DIABETEXX/2)

Sponsor

University of Valencia

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type I Menstruation

Summary

Continuous glucose monitors, as a technology that aims to improve glycaemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes, must always adjust to changes in blood glucose levels in these patients, e.g. during sporting activities. In women, in particular, menstruation and its different phases can affect blood glucose levels in different ways. Therefore, this study aims to determine whether there is a different behaviour of blood glucose levels during aerobic or high-intensity exercise in different phases of menstruation. If so, we will try to model this behaviour and create specific guidelines in this regard in terms of physical exercise programming in women. In addition, the information derived from this study will be used to design better artificial pancreas systems that take into account the effects of the menstrual cycle in women.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect blood sugar levels during exercise in women with type 1 diabetes. It compares moderate aerobic exercise versus high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to find out which is safer and more effective at different points in the cycle. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman aged 18 to 45 - You have had type 1 diabetes for more than 2 years - Your HbA1c (average blood sugar level) is below 8.5% - Your insulin regimen has been stable for the past 6 months - You currently do at least 90 minutes of physical activity per week but are not a competitive athlete **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You take medications (other than insulin) that affect blood sugar levels, such as steroids or metformin - You have a clinical condition that affects glucose control Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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