E-bike_CGM
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Impact of electrically assisted bicycles on postprandial glucose excursions in individuals with type 2 diabetes
IRAS ID
250082
Contact name
Jessica Bourne
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 1 days
Research summary
By 2040, approximately 3.9 million people are expected to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Among individuals with T2DM postprandial hyperglycaemia (the increase in blood glucose concentrations after consuming a meal) is strongly and independently associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality in individuals with T2DM. Encouragingly, studies have shown that a single bout of exercise, of various intensities and modalities, can improve postprandial glucose control in individuals with T2DM. However, individuals with T2DM are less physically active than healthy individuals and with the incidence of T2DM on the rise there is a need for tolerable physical activity interventions. Electrically-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have been highlighted as a method through which to increase physical activity while overcoming some of the common barriers to exercise. However, the impact of e-biking on health related outcomes, including postprandial hyperglycaemia and glycaemic variability has yet to be thoroughly explored.
REC name
South West - Frenchay Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/SW/0194
Date of REC Opinion
23 Oct 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion