The Use of Mini-dose Glucagon to Prevent Exercise-induced Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
• Interventions: Other: Basal Insulin Reduction; Other: Glucose Tabs; Drug: G-Pen Mini™ (glucagon injection)

• Registration Number: NCT02660242
• Lead Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research

Brief Summary

This project focuses on development of new strategy for the prevention of exercise-associated hypoglycemia using mini-dose glucagon.

Detailed Description

The primary objective of the protocol is to determine if the administration of mini-dose glucagon administered subcutaneously just before exercise produces better glucose stability than no adjustments for moderate intensity exercise in patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It will also be assessed whether mini-dose glucagon before exercise produces better glucose stability than basal insulin reductions or extra carbohydrate consumption.

This is a randomized, 4-way crossover trial. The trial will include 16 participants who complete the study.

Each participant will undergo four aerobic exercise sessions (in random order), with different strategies for glucose regulation:

* Control Trial: Fasted exercise, no basal insulin reduction

* Strategy 1: Fasted exercise, basal insulin reduction only (50% reduction in basal rate at 60 minutes before exercise, for the duration of the exercise)

* Strategy 2: Fasted exercise, no basal adjustment + pre-exercise glucose tabs (buccal route-40 grams in total )

* Strategy 3: Fasted exercise, no basal adjustment + pre-exercise mini-dose glucagon (sc)

In all 4 sessions, aerobic exercise will be performed in the fasted state (before a standardized meal) for 45 minuets at \~50-55% of the participant's per-determined aerobic capacity. The participant's pump will be blinded during the control trial, strategy 1, and strategy 3 and an injection of saline will be given during the control trial and strategy 1 so that participant is blinded to strategy.

The primary outcome for this study will be the glycemic response during exercise and early recovery.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-01
• Study First Submitted: 2016-01-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-01-18
• Study First Posted: 2016-01-21
• Primary Completion: 2017-02-15
• Study Completion: 2017-02-15
• Results First Submitted: 2018-06-06
• Results First Submitted QC: 2018-07-11
• Results First Posted: 2018-08-07
• Status Verified: 2020-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 2020-03-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

1. Clinical diagnosis of presumed autoimmune type 1 diabetes, receiving daily insulin

2. Age 18-<65 years

3. Duration of T1D ≥ 2 years

4. Random C-peptide < 0.6 ng/ml

5. Using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII; insulin pump) for at least 6 months, with no plans to discontinue pump use during the study

6. Exercises regularly, i.e. ≥30 minutes moderate or more vigorous aerobic activity X ≥3 times/week

7. Body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m2

8. Females must meet one of the following criteria:

   • Of childbearing potential and not currently pregnant or lactating, and agrees to use an accepted contraceptive regimen as described in the study procedure manual throughout the entire duration of the study; or
   • Of non-childbearing potential, defined as a female who has had a hysterectomy or tubal ligation, is clinically considered infertile or is in a menopausal state (at least 1 year without menses)

9. In good general health with no conditions that could influence the outcome of the trial, and in the judgment of the investigator is a good candidate for the study based on review of available medical history, physical examination and clinical laboratory evaluations

10. Willing to adhere to the protocol requirements for the duration of the study

11. Must be enrolled in the T1D Exchange clinic registry or willing to join the registry

Exclusion Criteria

1. One or more severe hypoglycemic episodes in the past 12 months (as defined by an episode that required third party assistance for treatment)
2. Active diabetic retinopathy (proliferative diabetic retinopathy or vitreous hemorrhage in past 6 months) that could potentially be worsened by exercise protocol
3. Peripheral neuropathy with insensate feet
4. Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy with inappropriate heart rate response to exercise
5. Use of non-insulin anti-diabetic medications
6. Use of beta-blockers
7. Use of agents that affect hepatic glucose production such as beta adrenergic agonists, xanthine derivatives
8. Use of Pramlintide
9. Currently following a very low calorie or other weight-loss diet
10. Participation in other studies involving administration of an investigational drug or device within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, before screening for the current study or planning to participate in another such study during participation in the current study

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Basal insulin reduction	Basal Insulin Reduction	Basal insulin reduction to 50% five minutes before the start of exercise.
Glucose Tabs	Glucose Tabs	Dextrose tabs orally (20 grams) five minutes before the start of exercise and at 30 minutes of exercise (total 40 grams).
G-Pen Mini™ (glucagon injection)	G-Pen Mini™ (glucagon injection)	Glucagon (150 µg) five minutes before the start of exercise (SQ-abdomen).

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Glycemic Response During Exercise and Early Recovery	0 to 75 minutes following exercise initiation (0, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 45, 50, 55, 60, 75 min)	Comparison of glycemic response (from blood glucose) during exercise and early recovery between each exercise strategy.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Mean Glucose	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of mean glucose from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Coefficient of Variation	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of the coefficient of variation from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Time in Range (70-180 mg/dL)	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of percentage of time in range (70-180 mg/dL) from CGM between the exercise strategies.
Number of Participants With Hyperglycemia (≥250 mg/dL) During Exercise and Early Recovery	0 to 75 minutes following exercise initiation	Comparison of occurrence of hyperglycemia (≥250 mg/dL from blood glucose) during exercise and early recovery between each exercise strategy.
Number of Participants With Hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL) During Exercise and Early Recovery	0 to 75 minutes following exercise initiation	Comparison of occurrence of hypoglycemia (\<70 mg/dL from blood glucose) during exercise and early recovery between each exercise strategy.
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Metrics During Late Recovery - Nadir Glucose	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of nadir glucose from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Peak Glucose	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of peak glucose from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Time < 54 mg/dL	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of percentage of time \< 54 mg/dL from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Time < 70 mg/dL	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of percentage of time \< 70 mg/dL from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Time > 180 mg/dL	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of percentage of time \> 180 mg/dL from CGM between the exercise strategies.
CGM Metrics During Late Recovery - Time > 250 mg/dL	90 min after the standard meal until 1200 noon the day after each exercise session	Comparison of percentage of time \> 250 mg/dL from CGM between the exercise strategies.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Pennsylvania; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Joslin Diabetes Center; 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States