Best Timing of Insulin Bolus Before Meals of Different Contents
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2013-12-01
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Summary
Post-meal glucose excursions may contribute to the development of diabetes-related
complications. These glucose excursions are affected by the food content of the meal and the
timing of insulin injection (or insulin pump-bolus) before meal. The best timing for insulin
bolus (by pump) is controversial.
The aim of the study is to examine three different timings of insulin bolus in three types of
breakfast meals that contain carbohydrates, carbohydrates + proteins and carbohydrate+ fat.
The 3h post-meal glucose excursions will be recorded by continuous glucose monitoring system.
The results obtained in the diabetic patients will be compared to those obtained in a group
of healthy individuals that will consume similar meals.