Investigating ways to improve awareness of low blood sugar in people with Type 1 Diabetes
The Biostatistics Research Center for the Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia Consortium
This study is looking for people with Type 1 Diabetes who sometimes don't notice when their blood sugar is low, and it aims to find out how new diabetes management tools can help them feel more aware of their blood sugar levels and stay healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11073004 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) who experience impaired awareness of hypoglycemia (IAH), a condition that can lead to severe health risks. The study aims to explore how modern diabetes management strategies and technology can help restore awareness of low blood sugar and improve the body's natural responses to it. By analyzing various metrics related to blood glucose levels, the research seeks to identify effective methods for enhancing patient safety and health outcomes. Participants will be involved in clinical assessments and may benefit from advanced diabetes care techniques.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with Type 1 Diabetes who experience impaired awareness of hypoglycemia.
Not a fit: Patients without Type 1 Diabetes or those who do not experience impaired awareness of hypoglycemia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the safety and quality of life for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes by improving their ability to recognize and respond to low blood sugar episodes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced diabetes management techniques to improve awareness of hypoglycemia, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chinchilli, Vernon M — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Chinchilli, Vernon M
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.