The Postprandial Hypo-Avoid Study
Low-Dose Glucagon and Automated Insulin Delivery for Prevention of Spontaneous Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia in People With Type 1 Diabetes
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interventional
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Brief Summary
The objective of the study is to evaluate whether pre-exercise administration of low-dose subcutaneous glucagon prevents or attenuates exercise-induced declines in plasma glucose concentration during and after moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE) performed approximately 90 minutes after a meal in adults with type 1 diabetes using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. The primary endpoint is the difference in the change in plasma glucose (PG) from exercise initiation to the nadir during exercise and through the 2-hour post-exercise period between the glucagon (GCN) and carbohydrate (CHO) visits.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for phase_4
Started Mar 2026
Typical duration for phase_4
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 16, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 23, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
March 15, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2028
February 27, 2026
February 1, 2026
1.1 years
February 16, 2026
February 24, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in plasma glucose (PG) from exercise initiation to the nadir during exercise and throughout the 2-hour post-exercise period between visit GCN and CHO
From exercise initiation until two hours following exercise
Secondary Outcomes (13)
Percent PG time in range (3.9-10.0 mmol/L) between visits GCN and CHO
From exercise onset to +120 min
Incidence of hypoglycemia (PG <3.9 mmol/L) between visits GCN and CHO
0-180 min
Time to hypoglycemia (PG <3.9 mmol/L) between visits GCN and CHO
0-180 min
Percent time below range (PG <3.9 mmol/L) between visit GCN and CHO
0-180 mins
Percent time above range (PG >10.0 mmol/L) between visits GCN and CHO
0-180 min
- +8 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Visit GCN
ACTIVE COMPARATORPlasma and sensor glucose are monitored before, during, and after a bout of moderate-intensity exercise shortly after consumption of a meal. Before exercise initiation, participants will be given low-dose glucagon to prevent hypoglycemia.
Visit CHO
ACTIVE COMPARATORPlasma and sensor glucose are monitored before, during, and after a bout of moderate-intensity exercise shortly after consumption of a meal. Before exercise initiation, participants will be given a dose of glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Interventions
Participants will be given a low-dose of glucagon before starting the exercise session
Participants will be given a dose of glucose before starting exercise
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Type 1 diabetes ≥ 2 years
- Using an automated insulin delivery system for ≥ 3 months
- NovoRapid or Fiasp use ≥1 week
- Proficiency in carbohydrate counting
You may not qualify if:
- Allergies to lactose or glucagon
- Known or suspected allergies to glucagon or related products
- History of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to glucagon or lactose
- Patients with diagnosed pheochromocytoma, insulinoma or gastroparesis
- Concomitant medical or psychological conditions identified through review of medical history, physical examination and clinical laboratory analysis that, according to the investigator's assessment, makes the individual unsuitable for study participation
- Lack of compliance with key study procedures at the discretion of the investigator
- Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant or are not using adequate contraceptive methods (methods are considered adequate for study enrolment for females: an intrauterine device, hormonal contraception (birth control pills, implant, patch, vaginal ring or injection), a single partner who is sterile or infertile, or sexual abstinence. Contraception is required throughout the study duration. Sterilized or postmenopausal women (\>12 months since last period) are not required to use contraception)
- Inability to understand the individual information and to give informed consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Kirsten Nørgaard, MD, Professor
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 4
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 16, 2026
First Posted
February 23, 2026
Study Start
March 15, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2028
Last Updated
February 27, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share