Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Resistance Exercise on Blood Glucose in Post-menopausal Women With Type 1 Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alberta
Conditions:
Type 1 Diabetes
Eligibility:
FEMALE
45-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Regular physical activity has substantial health benefits in people with type 1 diabetes. The fear of hypoglycemia, both during and after exercise, is a major barrier to exercise in this population. A...
Detailed Description
Regular physical activity (PA) has substantial health benefits in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The fear of hypoglycemia, both during and after exercise, is a major barrier to exercise in this po...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- female
- type 1 diabetes diagnosed for at least 1 year
- at least 12 months since last menstrual period
- physically able and willing to perform resistance exercise
- HbA1c \< 10%
- residing near Edmonton, Alberta / able to attend laboratory based sessions at the University of Alberta
Exclusion
- Individuals with HbA1c \>9.9%
- Frequent and unpredictable hypoglycaemia
- A change in insulin management strategy within two months of the study
- Blood pressure \> 144/95,
- Severe peripheral neuropathy,
- A history of cardiovascular disease
- Musculoskeletal injuries affecting the ability to perform resistance exercise.
- Individuals who are treated with medications (other than insulin) that affect glucose metabolism (e.g. atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids)
- A body mass index \>30kg/m2,
- Smoking
- Moderate to high alcohol intake (\>2 drinks per day)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05203640
Start Date
April 1 2022
End Date
September 1 2026
Last Update
July 8 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Alberta Diabetes Institute
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3