Mathematical Modeling of Blood Sugar and Hormone Responses in Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
This observational study aims to collect detailed metabolic and physiologic data from adults with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus following consumption of a mixed meal tolerance test. Participants will undergo frequent blood sampling over a 4-hour period after consuming a standardized liquid mixed meal to measure glucose, insulin, glucagon, C-peptide, and triglyceride responses. Participants will also use continuous glucose monitoring and wearable physical activity tracking devices during free-living conditions.
The purpose of this study is to develop mathematical models and digital representations ("digital twins") of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. These models may help researchers better understand metabolic responses to meals, physical activity, and diabetes treatments, and may support future development of personalized diabetes technologies and therapies.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change in Plasma Glucose Concentration (mg/dL) — -10 to 240 minutes relative to meal consumption
Plasma glucose concentrations will be measured from venous blood samples collected at baseline and multiple postprandial time points using a clinical chemistry analyzer (Randox). Unit of Measure: mg/dL - Change in Plasma Insulin Concentration (µIU/mL) — -10 to 240 minutes relative to meal consumption
Plasma insulin concentrations will be measured from venous blood samples collected at baseline and multiple postprandial time points using a clinical chemistry analyzer (Randox). Unit of Measure: (µIU/mL) - Change in Plasma Glucagon Concentration (pg/mL) — -10 to 240 minutes relative to meal consumption
Plasma glucagon concentrations will be measured from venous blood samples collected at baseline and multiple postprandial time points using a multiplex immunoassay platform (Luminex). Unit of Measure: pg/mL - Change in Plasma C-Peptide Concentration (ng/mL) — -10 to 240 minutes relative to meal consumption
Plasma C-peptide concentrations will be measured from venous blood samples collected at baseline and multiple postprandial time points using a multiplex immunoassay platform (Luminex). Unit of Measure: ng/mL - Change in Plasma Triglyceride Concentration (mg/dL) — -10 to 240 minutes relative to meal consumption
Plasma triglyceride concentrations will be measured from venous blood samples collected at baseline and multiple postprandial time points using a clinical chemistry analyzer (Randox). Unit of Measure: mg/dL - Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics During Free-Living Conditions — Approximately 8 days during outpatient monitoring
Interstitial Glucose Concentration during Free-Living Conditions via Continuous Glucose Monitor Description: Interstitial glucose concentration measured continuously during outpatient free-living conditions using the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring device. Unit of Measure: mg/dL - Average Daily Step Count (steps/day) — Approximately 8 days during outpatient monitoring.
Average daily step count, reported in steps per day, measured during outpatient free-living conditions using the Fitbit Sense 2 wearable activity tracker. - Average Daily Active Minutes (minutes/day) — Approximately 8 days during outpatient monitoring.
Average daily active minutes, reported in minutes per day, measured during outpatient free-living conditions using the Fitbit Sense 2 wearable activity tracker. - Average Daily Sleep Duration (hours/night) — Approximately 8 days during outpatient monitoring.
Average sleep duration, reported in hours per night, measured during outpatient free-living conditions using the Fitbit Sense 2 wearable activity tracker. - Average Resting Heart Rate (beats/minute) — Approximately 8 days during outpatient monitoring.
Average resting heart rate, reported in beats per minute (bpm), measured during outpatient free-living conditions using the Fitbit Sense 2 wearable activity tracker.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago | Illinois | Recruiting |
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