Efficacy and Safety of Time-Restricted Eating in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors' conclusion
These findings suggest that TRE may be a safe approach for reducing HbA1c levels in T1D, although not more effective for weight loss compared with CR or a control group.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D and overweight or obesityrandomized
- Participants
- 32 adults
- Comparison
- 8-h time-restricted eating (TRE) vs CR vs no-intervention control
- Primary endpoint
- Percent change in body weight
- Follow-up
- Month 6
Methodological detailsthree-group
- Three-group
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
TRE vs Control · not significant, as printed
−2.19 %
95% CI −5.70 to −1.31
CR vs Control · not significant
−0.47 %
95% CI −4.72 to 3.78
TRE vs CR · not significant
−1.73 %
95% CI −5.37 to 1.92
Further findings
| Outcome | Estimate |
|---|---|
| HbA1cTRE vs CR · significantly reduced | −0.46 % (95% CI −0.80 to −0.12) |
Total insulin dose and mean glucose
- No significant differences in total insulin dose or mean glucose levels across groups
Safety
- TRE did not increase the risk for DKA, severe hypoglycemia or severe hyperglycemia
Original publication
Efficacy and Safety of Time-Restricted Eating in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. Published 17 August 2026. doi:10.
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