Improving sleep to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 1 diabetes

Sleep optimization to improve glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes

NIH-funded research University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10831974

This study is looking at how improving sleep can help adults with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better, and it's for people aged 18 to 65 who have trouble sleeping or don’t get enough sleep.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10831974 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how optimizing sleep can enhance glycemic control in adults with type 1 diabetes. It focuses on a specific intervention designed to improve sleep quality and duration, which may lead to better management of blood sugar levels. Participants will be adults aged 18 to 65 who experience sleep variability or insufficient sleep. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 120 participants, assessing various outcomes including sleep patterns, glycemic control, and quality of life.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with type 1 diabetes who experience sleep variability or do not get enough sleep.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or those who do not experience sleep issues may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved blood sugar management and overall well-being for adults with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that sleep optimization can positively impact glycemic control, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Where this research is happening

Chicago, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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