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

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF VALENCIA · Dec 6, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect blood sugar levels during exercise in women with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers want to find out if aerobic exercises (like jogging or cycling) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have different impacts on blood sugar levels depending on where a woman is in her menstrual cycle. The goal is to create better exercise guidelines for women with diabetes and improve technologies like artificial pancreas systems, making them more effective for women.

To be eligible for the study, women aged 18 to 45 with Type 1 diabetes for more than two years and stable insulin use can participate. Participants should have good blood sugar control and engage in at least 90 minutes of physical activity each week, but they shouldn’t be competing in sports at an amateur or professional level. If you join the trial, you can expect to monitor how your blood sugar reacts to different exercises during your menstrual cycle, contributing valuable information that could help many women with diabetes manage their condition better.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18-45 years T1D with a diabetes duration for more than 2 years Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) \< 8.5% (\<69 mmol mol-1) Stable insulin regimen in the past 6 months with less than 20% change in total insulin daily dose Multiple daily injections or insulin pump Weekly physical activity of 90 min or more, but no practicing any sport as amateur or professional.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Clinical conditions or use of medications (other than insulin) known to affect glycemic control (e.g., oral/parenteral steroids or metformin, among others).