Exercise timing your menstrual cycle in type 1 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at how doing exercise at different points in your menstrual cycle affects blood sugar control in people with type 1 diabetes. It may help you and your care team understand how to plan exercise more safely and effectively around your period.
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Who can take part
- You’ve had type 1 diabetes for at least 1 year
- You have regular menstrual periods
- You take a single-day (monophasic) birth control pill
- You live in Edmonton, Alberta and can come to the University of Alberta lab for visits
- You can safely do exercise—no serious recent injuries or limits that would stop workouts
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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