Evidence mapPaperPMID 41362024Full record

Trial reportDiabetes, obesity & metabolism2026

A novel glucose beta-hydroxybutyrate combination improves hypoglycaemia recovery and patient-reported outcomes in type 1 diabetes.

D Russell-Jones, V Smout, S Roy, G Myers, R Littlewood, F Shojaee-Moradie

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Trial report in Diabetes, obesity & metabolism, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors.

D Russell-JonesRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK.
V SmoutRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK.
S RoyRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK.
G MyersFlow Health Science, London, UK.
R LittlewoodFlow Health Science, London, UK.
F Shojaee-MoradieRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsHypoglycaemia remains a major barrier to optimal diabetes management. Current treatments based on simple sugars have limitations, including rapid glucose fluctuations and persistent neuroglycopenic symptoms. We investigated FLO23011, a novel multi-substrate energy formulation containing glucose and beta-hydroxybutyrate, as a superior hypoglycaemia treatment.

methodsTwo studies were conducted: Study A, a randomised, crossover pharmacokinetic investigation in six healthy adults comparing FLO23011 versus standard glucose treatment over 180 min; and Study B, a 12-week randomised, open-label, crossover clinical trial in 12 adults with type 1 diabetes comparing FLO23011 to standard of care. Study B evaluated glycaemic control using continuous glucose monitoring and assessed patient experience through structured questionnaires across 14 domains.

resultsStudy A demonstrated a comparable glucose response between FLO23011 and standard of care (Cmax 7.4 ± 0.3 vs. 7.9 ± 0.2 mmol/L, p = 0.122), but FLO23011 resulted in sustained beta-hydroxybutyrate elevation (Cmax 0.6-1.2 mmol/L). Study B participants experienced 1032 hypoglycaemic episodes, as recorded by continuous glucose monitoring. FLO23011 significantly improved post-hypoglycaemia time in range (82.5% vs. 77.0%, p = 0.019) and reduced recurrent episodes by 27% (p = 0.031). Patient-reported outcomes favoured FLO23011 in 13 of 14 domains.

conclusionsFLO23011 provides superior hypoglycaemia management through improved glycaemic stability, reduced recurrence, and enhanced patient experience compared to current glucose-only treatments.

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3-Hydroxybutyric AcidDiabetes Mellitus, Type 1GlucoseHypoglycemiaHypoglycemic AgentsAdultBlood GlucoseBlood Glucose Self-MonitoringCross-Over StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult3-Hydroxybutyric AcidBlood GlucoseGlucoseHypoglycemic Agentsglycaemic controlhypoglycaemiapatient reported outcomespharmacokineticsrandomised trialtype 1 diabetes

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PMCPMC13071251

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