Using continuous glucose monitoring to personalize nutrition for better diabetes management
Personalized Nutrition Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Improve Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-11047306
This study is looking at how personalized meal plans, guided by real-time blood sugar monitoring, can help adults with type 2 diabetes manage their health better over 12 weeks, and it will compare these tailored plans to regular dietary advice to see which works best.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11047306 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how personalized nutrition therapy, guided by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), can improve health outcomes for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Participants will be enrolled in a 12-week trial where they will receive tailored dietary advice based on real-time glucose data, allowing for adjustments to their meal plans. The study compares the effectiveness of personalized nutrition therapy against standard interventions to see which approach leads to better blood sugar control and overall patient satisfaction.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have a hemoglobin A1c level between 6.8% and 8.5%.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those with significantly higher or lower hemoglobin A1c levels may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective dietary strategies that significantly improve blood sugar management for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that continuous glucose monitoring can effectively enhance dietary interventions for diabetes management, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BANTLE, ANNE E — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: BANTLE, ANNE E
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus