Study to Determine the Relationship Between Exercise and Hypoglycemia in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

September 2, 2016 updated by: Jaeb Center for Health Research

The Effect of Exercise on the Development of Hypoglycemia in Children With Type 1 Diabetes; A Study Being Conducted by the Diabetes Research in Children Network

The main purpose of this study is to find out how often low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) happens during the night after exercise in the late afternoon. The study also will see if there are any factors that can predict if low blood sugar is going to develop. Blood samples will also be drawn to measure two hormones-glucagon and epinephrine (adrenaline)-to see how they are affected by exercise. Glucagon helps to raise the blood sugar when it is low. Epinephrine causes symptoms that make the person aware that the blood sugar is low. From the blood sample, other substances in the blood may also be measured to see how they are affected by exercise.

A second purpose of the study is to find out whether exercise affects the accuracy of a continuous glucose sensor (CGMS made by Medtronic Minimed).

The study will also look at the accuracy of different home glucose meters.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Many children and adults with type 1 diabetes have a drop in the blood sugar during exercise. When someone has low blood sugar, the body tries to return the blood sugar to normal. Some studies show that after exercise, the blood sugar may drop later in the day or during the night. However, it is not known how often this happens. Also, not enough is known about how exercise affects blood sugar or the awareness of low blood sugar.

Some studies in adults have shown that exercise may affect the body's natural response to low blood sugar and exercise in the future.

For this study, each subject will have two in-patient hospital stays 1 to 4 weeks apart, each lasting about 24 hours: one with no exercise and one with a 75-minute exercise session in the late afternoon. (The order of the exercise and sedentary days will be determined at random.)

Prior to each hospital admission, each subject will keep a detailed diary of insulin use and hypoglycemia for one week.

On each of the two admissions, the insulin regimens and diet will be as similar as possible.

On each of the 2 admissions, the following will occur:

  • A CGMS sensor will be inserted and calibrated.
  • An intravenous catheter for the collection of blood samples will be inserted.
  • Blood sugar measurements will be made with an Ultra, BD Logic, and Freestyle meter every half hour beginning at 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.
  • Blood samples for glucagon, epinephrine, and glucose will be collected hourly from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

On the exercise day only,

  • In the morning, the subject will run on the treadmill for about 5 minutes to determine the settings needed to achieve a heart rate of 140.
  • Exercise will begin at approximately 4:00PM and will consist of 15 minutes on a treadmill at a heart rate of approximately 140 followed by a 5-minute rest period. This cycle will be repeated 3 more times for a total of four 15-minute exercise periods with 5-minute rest periods in between (75 minutes total). A heart rate monitor will be worn throughout the time of exercise to ascertain the effort put forth.
  • BG (blood glucose) measurements will be made using the Ultra, BD Logic, and Freestyle meters (1) prior to starting the exercise, (2) during each of the 3 rest periods, (3) immediately following the exercise session, and (4) at 15 minute intervals for one hour following the completion of the exercise. Blood samples will be collected for the central lab at the times of sampling for glucagon and epinephrine.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305-5208
        • Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Stanford University
    • Colorado
      • Denver, Colorado, United States, 80262
        • Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519
        • Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine
    • Florida
      • Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32207
        • Nemours Children's Clinic
    • Iowa
      • Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242
        • Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

10 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes for at least 18 months
  • HbA1c <10.0% as measured by the DCA2000.
  • Age 10.0 to <18.0 years
  • Weight >36.0 kg
  • BMI (body mass index) >5th and <95th percentiles for age/gender
  • Stable insulin regimen for at least 1 month and not anticipating a change prior to the subject's completion of the study
  • Insulin regimen involves either use of an insulin pump or Lantus (with short-acting insulin)
  • NPH or Lente, if part of the insulin regimen, is given only in the morning before breakfast
  • Normal hematocrit (within normal limits of local laboratory)
  • Normal thyroid function (measured within the previous year)
  • Parent/guardian and subject understand the study protocol and agree to comply with it
  • Informed Consent Form signed by the parent/guardian and Child Assent Form signed

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Insulin regimen includes Ultralente/Lente or NPH at times other than the morning before breakfast
  • A recent injury to body or limb, Addison's disease, muscular disorder, use of any medication or other significant medical disorder if that injury, medication or disease in the judgment of the investigator will affect the completion of the exercise protocol
  • Asthma which has been medically treated within the last year
  • Current use of glucocorticoid medication (by any route of administration)
  • Current use of a beta blocker medication
  • Use of pseudoephedrine 48 hours prior to CRC admission (if used in the 48 hours prior to the scheduled second admission, the admission will be deferred)
  • Severe hypoglycemia resulting in seizure or loss of consciousness in the 2 weeks prior to CRC admission (if a severe episode occurs within 2 weeks prior to the scheduled second admission, the admission will be deferred)
  • Active infection (if at the time of the planned second admission an infection is present, the admission will be deferred)
  • Anticipating a significant change in exercise regimen between admissions (i.e. starting or stopping an organized sport)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Hypoglycemia defined as <=70 mg/dL.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Changes in epinephrine and glucagon levels.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Jaeb Center for Health Research

Collaborators

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Investigators

  • Study Chair: William V Tamborlane, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2004

Study Completion

November 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 27, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

April 28, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 2, 2016

Last Verified

September 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • DirecNet 005
  • HD41890

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