How sexual activity affects low blood sugar risk in adults with insulin-treated diabetes who use a CGM
"Impact of Sexual Activity on Hypoglycemia Risk in Adults With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Under Insulin Therapy and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)"
This study will see if sexual activity changes the risk of low blood sugar in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin and a continuous glucose monitor.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Warsaw Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw) |
| Trial ID | NCT07286500 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational study that enrolls adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are treated with insulin and already use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Participants will mark the start of sexual activity in their CGM app with a neutral symbol, and researchers will remotely collect CGM data through platforms such as LibreView or Dexcom Clarity. Glucose patterns on days with sexual activity will be compared to days without activity, including changes up to six hours after the event. Participation lasts about three months and requires the ability to operate the CGM app and provide informed consent.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (≥18 years) with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who are on insulin therapy, use a CGM, are sexually active, and can mark events in their CGM app for three months are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are not sexually active during the study period, do not use a CGM, or cannot operate the CGM app are unlikely to benefit from the study findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help people with diabetes and their clinicians understand and manage low blood sugar risk around sexual activity, reducing fear and improving quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: This is a novel, under-studied area with little prior systematic research specifically linking sexual activity and hypoglycemia, though related work has examined exercise and exertion effects on glucose.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years. * Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. * Current use of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. * Treatment with insulin therapy in any regimen. * Ability to operate the CGM application and mark the start of sexual activity. * Willingness to participate for 3 months. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to independently use the CGM application. * No sexual activity during the study period. * Withdrawal of consent at any time. * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents safe participation.
Where this trial is running
Warsaw
- Medical University of Warsaw, CSK UCK — Warsaw, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dominika Orłowska
- Email: dominika.orlowska@uckwum.pl
- Phone: +48 22 599 2583
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.