First published Thursday 30 July 2020.
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We know that when people with type 1 diabetes exercise at moderate intensity in the late afternoon, they can have a hypo when they are sleeping. We also know protein can raise blood glucose levels for a few hours after a meal.
For this study, we want to see how much protein is necessary to prevent overnight hypos without causing high blood glucose levels. This is an important study for two reasons: it would be ideal if we could prevent hypos without causing high blood glucose levels; and taking protein after exercise is useful for both muscle building and post-exercise muscle repair.
To be in this study, you need to be:
For more information, please contact Niru Paramalingam, Nirubasini.Paramalingam@health.wa.gov.au.
First published Thursday 30 July 2020.