Improving awareness of low blood sugar in people with Type 1 Diabetes
Restoration of Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia U01 Consortium: University of Kentucky
This study is designed to help people with Type 1 Diabetes who have trouble noticing when their blood sugar is low by using new technology and education to keep them safe and better manage their diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11076626 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) who experience impaired awareness of hypoglycemia, a condition where they cannot recognize low blood sugar levels. The study will involve a clinical consortium across 10 sites, utilizing advanced diabetes management technologies like hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, combined with intensive education on avoiding hypoglycemia. By assessing various factors that affect awareness and response to low blood sugar, the research aims to enhance patient safety and improve overall diabetes management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with Type 1 Diabetes who have experienced episodes of hypoglycemia and have impaired awareness of these events.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 1 Diabetes or those who have well-controlled blood sugar levels without hypoglycemia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of severe hypoglycemic episodes and improve the quality of life for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that advanced diabetes management technologies can improve blood sugar control and awareness of hypoglycemia, suggesting a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fisher, Simon J — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Fisher, Simon J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.