Type 1 Diabetes Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are between 18 and 65 years old
• You have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for more than 1 year before joining the study
• Your HbA1c (a measure of average blood sugar over roughly 3 months) is between 7.0% and 9.0%
• Your method of taking insulin has not changed in the past 30 days
• You are able to read and understand device instructions and insulin pump settings
• Your kidneys are working at a healthy enough level (eGFR of 60 or above — confirm with trial site if unsure)
• You currently use an insulin pump or take multiple daily insulin injections
• You have been using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for at least 12 weeks, and you are willing to switch to a Dexcom CGM for the length of the study if you currently use a different brand
• You have a smartphone with mobile data that can connect wirelessly to the CGM device

Who may not be able to join:

• Your body weight falls outside a certain healthy range (BMI below 20.0 or above 34.9 — confirm with trial site if unsure)
• You have severe stomach-emptying problems (gastroparesis) or have had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery in the past
• You were hospitalised for a diabetes-related reason — such as diabetic ketoacidosis or a serious low blood sugar episode — within the past 12 months
• You have poorly controlled high blood pressure
• You take any diabetes medications other than insulin (for example, SGLT2 inhibitors)
• You do structured exercise for more than 210 minutes per week
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant within the 6-month study period, or not using effective birth control (if applicable)
• Your weight has changed by more than 4% in the last 2 months
• You have serious problems with major organs such as your lungs, liver, heart, or kidneys
• You have anaemia (low red blood cell levels)
• You have a major psychiatric (mental health) illness
• You currently smoke more than 8 cigarettes a day or use illegal drugs
• You regularly drink more than 10 standard alcoholic drinks per week
• You take certain medications that could affect the study results and cannot be safely stopped during the study (confirm with trial site)
• You have a hereditary cholesterol condition called familial hypercholesterolemia
• You have an active eating disorder
• Your diet has restrictions that would make it impossible to follow a very-low-carbohydrate diet — for example, a vegan or vegetarian diet, severe lactose intolerance, severe sensitivity to eggs, fish, nuts, wheat, or soy, or a serious food allergy
• You are already eating a low-carbohydrate diet (fewer than 130 grams of carbs per day)
• You are not able to give informed, voluntary consent to take part
• You are unable or unwilling to follow the study plan, or the research team considers you an unsuitable candidate for any reason

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.