Ramadan fasting effects on kids with type 1 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies how Ramadan fasting affects children with type 1 diabetes who choose to fast. It compares their health to similar children who do not fast, aiming to understand safety and impacts.
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Who can take part
- You are under 18 years old
- You have type 1 diabetes that has been confirmed by a doctor
- You use multiple daily insulin shots or an insulin pump
- You are planning to fast during Ramadan on your own will
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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