Research Center: Australian Catholic University
Location: Level 1, Daniel Mannix Building, 8-18 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne VIC
Lead Researcher: Evelyn Parr, PhD.
Project Coordinator: Ms. Bridget Radford, BNutr (Hons)
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Australian Catholic University Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

Diets can be modified in many ways to improve blood sugar control. The current approach to type 2 diabetes focuses on the type and amount of foods consumed, but does not focus on timing of eating. Recent studies are looking into the effects of lengthening daily fasting on blood glucose and insulin control.

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a form of daily fasting that limits the time of the day a person eats. Studies have found  that TRE has positive effects on insulin sensitivity and blood sugar responses. The goal of this study is to explore the effects of following a TRE pattern or individualised dietary recommendations specific to type 2 diabetes, to improve blood sugar control among people with type 2 diabetes.

This study is recruiting adults aged 35 to 65 years old who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Participants must be willing to follow either a TRE pattern or recommended dietary modifications from a dietitian. They must be able to attend 11 study visits at the research site for over approximately 7 months.

Why Participate? 

• You may experience improvements to your blood sugar levels.
• You will receive support to adhere to time-restricted eating or diet changes in one-on-one consults.
• You will be provided information around how effective either time-restricted eating is or diet modifications are for your blood glucose control.
• You will wear the new FreeStyle Libre Pro continuous glucose monitor to collect 24-h blood sugar readings at no cost and without the need to take finger prick blood samples.
• You will be provided a small remuneration for your participation.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Adults aged 35 to 65 years old diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
• People with a BMI above 25 kg/m2.
• Must be willing to follow the diet and/or eating pattern specified by the study.
• Must be able to attend 11 study visits at the research site in Fitzroy over approximately 7 months.