Do your insulin needs change during your menstrual cycle? (Study recruiting)
Many people with T1D report that their insulin needs change over the course of the menstrual cycle, often quite noticeably, but so far not well studied.
This is exactly where the TIMES study comes in. We aim to better understand how the menstrual cycle affects glucose levels and insulin requirements, and how people manage these changes in everyday life.
Who are we looking for?
People with T1D (ages 18-40) living in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, the UK, or the USA, who have a regular menstrual cycle (21-38 days) and use an AID system.
What does participation involve?
- Duration: 6 cycles, all done conveniently from home
- Tracking insulin, cycle, and activity data
- As a thank you: 1-year Clue (fertility tracking app) subscription, a Garmin watch (yours to keep), plus financial compensation (50 Euros per cycle)
By participating, you’ll help improve how diabetes technologies adapt to cycle-related changes in the future.
Want to take part? You can check your eligibility here (Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and UK): https://redcap.link/times
For the USA: recruitment starting soon, but you can already sign up for more information