Clinical trial NCT03668808
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Keywords: Insulin Degludec Insulin Glargine Air Travel Continuous Glucose Monitor
Sponsor: Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
Start date: 2018-11-16; Completion date: 2020-09-19
Enrollment: 25 participants; Allocation: RANDOMIZED; Intervention model: CROSSOVER

Brief summary:
The purpose of the proposed study is to compare insulin Degludec \[TRESIBA® (insulin degludec injection)\] with insulin Glargine U100 \[Lantus® (insulin glargine injection)\] to determine the basal insulin of choice for adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who fly non-stop across multiple time zones. With the introduction of Degludec as basal insulin for T1D and the opportunity to vary time of injection between 8 and 40 hours, the use of Degludec as a basal insulin may make it easier for both people living with T1D and diabetologists to plan long-haul travel compared to the use of existing basal insulins when crossing multiple time zones.The study hypothesis is that once daily Degludec as the basal insulin will provide better glycemic control for people with type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections who are traveling non-stop across multiple time zones than once daily Glargine U100.

Detailed description:
This study will be an open-label, single center, pilot study. Participants will be randomized to either Glargine U100 or Degludec as the basal insulin, then a 2 week break, and followed by a cross-over to the other insulin. Each study period will begin in Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) (airport code HNL) with a non-stop flight to Newark, New Jersey (NJ) (EWR) lasting approximately 10 hours with a 6 hour time difference between destinations. After up to 72 hours in EWR, participants will return to Honolulu and spend up to 72 hours at that destination. Investigators plan to recruit 25 adults with established T1D currently being treated with multiple daily injections of insulin (MDI).

Arms: arm 1: Subjects with type 1 diabetes and on multiple daily injections will use basal insulin Degludec and the TRESIBA® FLEXTOUCH® pens during a long-haul flight and randomized to this arm first or second. arm 2: Subjects with type 1 diabetes and on multiple daily injections will use basal insulin Glargine U100 and the LANTUS® SOLOSTAR® INSULIN PEN during a long-haul flight and randomized to this arm first or second.
Interventions: intervention 1: Insulin Degludec intervention 2: Insulin Glargine intervention 3: TRESIBA® FLEXTOUCH® intervention 4: LANTUS® SOLOSTAR® INSULIN PEN
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Subjects will use Insulin Degludec (Tresiba) with TRESIBA® FLEXTOUCH® pens as their basal insulin during a 9-10 hour flight, at each destination, and then during a return flight. intervention 2: Subjects will use Insulin Glargine (Lantus) with LANTUS® SOLOSTAR® INSULIN PEN as their basal insulin during a 9-10 hour flight, at each destination, and then during a return flight. intervention 3: Subjects will use Tresiba FlexTouch pens when using Tresiba as their basal insulin during a 9-10 hour flight, at each destination, and then during a return flight. intervention 4: Subjects will use Lantus SoloStar insulin pens when using Lantus as their basal insulin during a 9-10 hour flight, at each destination, and then during a return flight.

Protocol documents:
Prot_SAP_000.pdf: 
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`Comparison of Insulin Degludec U100 with Insulin Glargine U100 for 
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adults with type 1 diabetes travelling across multiple time zones. A pilot 
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INVESTIGATOR-SPONSORED STUDY PROPOSAL 
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UTN U1111-1210-7350 
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Dr. David Kerr MD FRCPE 
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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 
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Director of Research and Innovation 
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BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE 
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According to the latest estimates published by the International Diabetes Federation, 415 
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million adults were living with diabetes in 2015 and this number is expected to rise to 
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642 million (or 1 adult in 10) by 2040 (1). This makes it likely that a good proportion of 
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the 8 million people who board an aircraft each day (www.iata.org) are flying with an 
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established diagnosis of diabetes. In the United States and based on diabetes prevalence 
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data, approximately 17 million leisure and 5.6 million business travelers travel with 
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diabetes and at least a quarter will be using insulin on a daily basis (2).  
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For insulin treated individuals planning long-haul travel (defined as a flight lasting more 
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than 6hours), consideration needs to be given to every stage of a journey from deciding 
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what to pack, choosing appropriate travel insurance, dealing with airport security, 
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anticipating consequences of late or delayed flights, preparing for the potential impact of 
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flying in a pressurized cabin on the performance of medical devices and choosing a meal 
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on board through to assessing the impact of crossing multiple times zones and jet lag on 
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insulin action and the perception of low blood glucose levels at altitude (3). Once a 
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traveler with diabetes arrives at their destination, it is advisable to plan in the event their 
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diabetes supplies are lost or stolen, as well as dealing with unfamiliar foods, 
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unaccustomed exercise, or even riding roller coasters (4). In one survey more than half of 
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travelers with diabetes reported difficulties in glucose management during their journey 
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compared to the month prior to leaving (5). In general, for insulin-treated individuals 
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around 10% of travelers on short as well as long-haul journeys experienced problems, 
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most commonly hypoglycemia during the journey or in the first 24 hours after arriving at 
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their destination (6). For long-haul travel in particular, there is evidence that most 
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physicians, including diabetes specialists, are uncertain about how to adjust insulin doses 
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for patients who travel across several time zones and some of the information provided is 
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described as “potentially harmful” (7). Furthermore, recent testimony from on-line 
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bloggers and patient forums continues to highlight specific problems related to diabetes 
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and travel (8). 
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We sought to determine the real-life experiences of individuals traveling long distance 
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(across five or more time-zones) with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Members of the T1D 
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Exchange (n=503) online community (www.myglu.org) completed a 45-question survey 
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about their travel experiences flying long distance (9). The cohort was stratified by 
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duration of T1D and whether or not participants used continuous subcutaneous insulin 
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infusion (CSII) therapy and/or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). In the last 5 years, 
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71% of participants had flown long distance. When asked about their perceived ‘‘fear of 
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flying,’’ CSII users (with and without a CGM) reported their primary anxiety was 
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‘‘losing supplies,’’ while non-CSII users described concerns over ‘‘unstable blood 
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glucose (highs and lows)’’ (P < 0.05). In addition, 74% of participants reported more 
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hypoglycemia and/or hyperglycemia while traveling overseas and 9% had avoided 
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international travel altogether because of problems related to diabetes management. 
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Furthermore, 22% of participants had run out of insulin at some point during a trip and 
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37% reported inadequate attention in current sources of information to the 
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unpredictability of self-management needs while traveling. Especially problematic for 
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individuals traveling with T1D are a lack of resources adequately addressing: (a) 
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protocols for emergencies while abroad, (b) how to navigate airport security, and (c) 
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managing basal insulin rates when crossing time zones. A strong need exists for easily 
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accessible, free resources for traveling with T1D that is tailored to both device use and 
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Currently, there is a lack of patient-centered research evaluating the practical and 
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psychosocial aspects of travel and T1D. Few resources offer practical and easy to 
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understand travel guidance to individuals with T1D. Available sources of information 
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include publications targeting physicians and scientific researchers, online articles 
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providing generalized tips (transportation and storage of supplies, suggested 
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immunizations, diet regimens to follow, optimizing insulin dose modification across time 
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zones) and free electronic dosage calculators (10-14). For the most part these articles are 
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well written and offer sound counsel, but many guidelines are overly complicated with 
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medical jargon and complex tables describing insulin dosing adjustments. This poses a 
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problem for both patients and providers looking for simple travel advice (15). Diabetes 
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also contributes to medical emergencies that affect 1 in every 614 flights (16). 
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On August 6th 2015 we launched www.DiabetesTravel.org, a free on-line resource 
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focusing exclusively on long-haul travel and diabetes. As well as providing information, 
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we have also offered a “travel calculator” to provide guidance on planning changes in the 
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timing and frequency of insulin therapy to aid discussions with diabetes teams caring for 
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individuals with T1D. Since launch almost 25,000 users have logged on with 52% 
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coming from the US (source Google Analytics, accessed 12/15/2017). We have also 
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received multiple, favorable comments on social media, and this has been achieved 
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without marketing the site or the use of search engine optimization techniques.  
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RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY 
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The purpose of the proposed study is to compare insulin Degludec U100 with insulin 
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Glargine U100 to determine the basal insulin of choice for adults with type 1 diabetes 
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who fly non-stop across multiple time zones. With the introduction of Degludec as basal 
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insulin for T1D and the opportunity to vary time of injection between 8 and 40 hours, the 
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use of Degludec as a basal insulin may make it easier for both people living with T1D 
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and diabetologists to plan long-haul travel compared to the use of existing basal insulins 
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when crossing multiple time zones (insulin degludec injection) (Label – FDA 
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/203314s003lbl.pdf.  
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To compare glycemic control end points between Degludec U100 versus Glargine U100 
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as the basal insulin in a pilot study of adults with type 1 diabetes who are established on 
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RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS 
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Study Hypothesis: Once daily Degludec U100 as the basal insulin will provide better 
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glycemic control for people with type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections who are 
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traveling non-stop across multiple time zones than once daily Glargine U100.   
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The Primary endpoint will be, using continuous interstitial glucose monitoring (CGM), 
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achieved glycemic control defined as time in range (70-140 mg/dl) during the initial 24 
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hours local time (starting within 2 hours after arriving) in Newark, NJ or JFK, NY after 
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flying 9-10 hours West to East (from Honolulu, HI) and after the return journey from 
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Newark to Honolulu (flying East to West) comparing Glargine U100 versus 
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DegludecU100 as the basal insulin.  
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Participants will begin in Honolulu, HI (HNL), fly to Newark (EWR) or New York (JFK) 
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where they will stay for up to 72 hours followed by a return long-haul flight back to 
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Honolulu with up to 72 hours at this destination. This journey will be repeated after a 2 
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week period when subjects return to their original insulin treatment regimen and then 
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switch to the alternative basal insulin. When traveling east, the day gets shorter, so the 
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basal insulin dose given during travel needs to be adjusted (see below). 
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Figure 1. Overview of protocol with Primary and Secondary endpoint timelines for 
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assessment. This journey will be undertaken twice - once using Glargine U100 and 
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insulin are based on recent consensus related to reporting of trials for artificial pancreas 
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o % CGM time <50 mg/dl 
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o % CGM time <70 mg/dl 
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o % CGM time 70–180 mg/dl 
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emerge, including but not limited to those from the 2019 Advanced Technologies 
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and Hypoglycemic Confidence Scale (28), (b) Liverpool Jet-Lag Questionnaire (19), (c) 
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STUDY DESIGN 
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This study will be an open-label, single center, pilot study randomized to either Glargine 
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or Degludec as the basal insulin, and then a 2 week break, followed by a cross-over to the 
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other insulin. The study will begin in Honolulu (airport code HNL) with each non-stop 
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flight to Newark, NJ (EWR) or New York (JFK) lasting approximately 10 hours with a 
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5/6 hour time difference between destinations. After up to 72 hours in EWR or JFK, they 
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will return to Honolulu and spend up to 72 hours at that destination.  
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Subjects will continue to use their regular meal-time fast-acting insulin. Based on our 
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experience with open and closed loop studies in T1D, subjects will have basal insulin 
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optimized using CGM profiles for up to 4 weeks prior to travel (21). One month of CGM 
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use for CGM naïve subjects is also a valid time for familiarity with this glucose 
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This is a single center pilot study based in the United States for which we are planning to 
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recruit adults with established T1D currently being treated with multiple daily injections 
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of insulin (MDI). Subjects for this trial will consist of individuals based on inclusion and 
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exclusion criteria (see below). The subjects must be willing to participate in the clinical 
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trial as per protocol and randomized to the use of Glargine or Degludec as their basal 
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insulin with a 2 week break period between insulins and flights.  
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Potential subjects will be selected from the available subject database at the Sansum 
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the participants prior to enrollment. Only participants who meet all eligibility criteria will 
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We anticipate to screen up to 40 in order to obtain at least 22 evaluable subjects (see 
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below). If an enrolled subject must withdraw or fails to complete the study, the subject will 
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be replaced to ensure at least 25 evaluable subjects. Subjects who have been diagnosed 
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with T1D for at least 1 year and are under current treatment with any basal insulin 
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analogue will be considered for the trial. However, to minimize bias we plan to balance 
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the number of subjects using either Degludec or Glargine at enrollment. Subject 
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eligibility will be confirmed by study staff during a screening visit. Blood draws will be 
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collected as required to demonstrate study eligibility as noted below.  
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1. Males or females ≥18 and ≤65 years of age. 
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2. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed clinically) for ≥12 months. 
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3. HbA1c <10% within 30 days of being enrolled in the study 
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4. Current treatment with any basal insulin analogue as the once daily basal insulin 
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given in the evening (22) and no fewer than three injections with rapid acting 
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bolus insulin (e.g. insulin aspart, insulin lispro, or insulin glulisine) as mealtime 
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bolus insulin therapy. Must have been using this treatment for at least one month 
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prior to starting basal optimization. 
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5. No contraindication to long-haul travel. 
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6. No recurrent severe hypoglycemia (more than 1 severe hypoglycemic event 
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requiring hospitalization during the last 12 months), or hypoglycemia 
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unawareness as judged by a score of >4 on the Gold score (23), or hospitalization 
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for diabetic ketoacidosis during the previous 6 months. 
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7. Willing and able to use a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device (e.g. 
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Abbott Libre and/or Dexcom G4 or G6 system). 
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8. Ability to self-manage insulin therapy (verbal confirmation at screening visit) of a 
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changed bolus insulin dose the preceding 2 months prior to screening. 
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9. Ability and willingness to adhere to the protocol, including performance of self-
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monitored blood glucose (SMBG) readings and self-adjustment of insulin doses 
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according to protocol. 
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10. Subject must be willing to perform 8 BG Fingersticks during flights. 
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11. Subject must be able to read and understand English. 
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12. In the Investigator’s opinion, the subject must be able to follow the instructions 
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provided to him/her by the study staff and perform all study tasks as specified by 
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the protocol. 
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13. At the time of enrollment subject must be available and willing to travel on the 
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specified dates set up per protocol. 
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EXCLUSION CRITERIA 
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1. Current use of an insulin pump. 
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2. Use within the last 3 months prior to enrollment visit 1 of any glucose-lowering 
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drug other than insulin. 
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3. Initiation or significant change of any systemic treatment which, in the 
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investigator’s opinion, could interfere with glucose metabolism, such as systemic 
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corticosteroids, beta-blockers or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (inhaled 
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corticosteroids allowed). 
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4. Proliferative retinopathy or maculopathy requiring treatment, according to the 
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investigator. 
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5. Pregnancy, breast-feeding, the intention of becoming pregnant or not using 
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adequate contraceptive measures. 
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6. Any clinically significant disease or disorder, which in the investigator’s opinion 
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could interfere with the results of the trial. 
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7. Mental incapacity, psychiatric disorder, unwillingness or language barriers 
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precluding adequate understanding or cooperation, including subjects not able to 
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read or write, and known or suspected abuse of alcohol, narcotics, or illicit drugs. 
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8. Known or suspected allergy to any of the trial products or related products. 
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9. Receipt of any investigational drug or participation in other trials within 1 month 
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prior to Visit 1. 
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10. Use of melatonin or sleeping aids for sleep during the travel portion of the study. 
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SUMMARY PROTOCOL 
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Randomization will be to begin with either Glargine or Degludec. Subsequently 
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participants will switch basal insulin (i.e. from Glargine to Degludec or from Degludec 
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OVERVIEW OF VISIT PROCEDURES 
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Screening Visit: Subjects that meet the eligibility criteria and have signed the informed 
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consent will continue to the screening visit which will be performed at SDRI 
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(www.sansum.org). The following screening assessments will be completed at baseline 
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• Signed and dated informed consent 
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• HbA1c assessment either via fingerstick and DCA2000 or equivalent NGSP-
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• Inclusion and exclusion criteria 
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• Demographics (date of birth, gender, race and ethnicity) 
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• Medical history  
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• Substance use history (drinking, smoking, and drug habits) 
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• Concomitant medications 
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• Weight and height 
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• Vital signs will be tested including oral temperature, blood pressure and pulse 
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• Urine pregnancy test for all premenopausal women who are not surgically sterile 
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• Blood draw for routine blood count, HbA1c, and chemistry panel (values within 3 
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considered enrolled in the study after signing the informed consent.. After the study team 
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confirms enrollment, the subject will be assigned a unique subject identification number 
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which will be used to identify the subject throughout the study and will be used for all 
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source documents.,  At this visit travel plans will be also discussed and booked including 
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ground transportation, flights, hotels and meals.  
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enrollment but prior to the start of the travel phase of the study, the subject will be 
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considered ineligible to continue and will be exited from the study. No additional study 
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assessments will be required to be completed. The reason for study exit will be clearly 
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documented on the corresponding (eCRF). If an enrolled subject must withdraw or fails 
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to complete the study, the subject will be replaced to ensure at least 25 evaluable 
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Degludec or Glargine insulin and begin using this insulin according to the label insert and 
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full prescribing information 
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(https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/203314lbl.pdf and 
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/021081s034lbl.pdf). For the 
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purpose of basal insulin optimization we will use CGM data. Subjects who do not 
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currently use CGM will be fitted with a blinded CGM system, the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 
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Pro (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL).  Subjects who are current CGM users may 
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continue to use their personal CGM systems for the duration of the study. When 
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necessary, clinical study staff will train subjects on inserting and using the study CGM 
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devices.  The investigator will use clinical judgment to confirm that subjects are suitably 
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trained on the safe use of CGMs. Subjects will also be given a study glucometer and 
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strips.  Study staff will ensure that the study meters and strips pass quality control testing 
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and the subject is adequately trained on the use of the study meters as per the 
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manufacturer’s instructions.  
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been initiated, the subject will be sent home and CGM data collection will be ongoing for 
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the purpose of basal and meal-time insulin optimization. Over the next (up to 4) weeks 
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clinical staff will review the dose of basal insulin and make necessary adjustments based 
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on the CGM values at least once a week. Subjects will perform up to 4 fingerstick (FS) 
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blood glucose (BG) measurements with the study meter. The investigator will use clinical 
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judgment to adjust the basal rate, insulin to carbohydrate ratio, and correction factor to 
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ensure subject safety prior to continuing the study. The next visits for basal optimization 
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visits may be conducted remotely via telephone at the subject’s preference and 
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investigator’s discretion. If any visits are planned to be conducted via telephone, the 
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subject will need to be able to upload their CGM data for the investigator to review 
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remotely. At each visit the investigator will re-assess glycemic control. If the investigator 
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determines that it is unsafe for the subject to continue into the travel phase of the study, 
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the subject will not be allowed to continue in the study, and the reason for study exit will 
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Travel to Newark (EWR) or New York (JFK) from Honolulu (HNL) (Visit #4), up 
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to 72 hours in Newark or New York (Visit #5), return flight from EWR (or JFK) to 
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HNL (visit #6) and 48 hours in Honolulu (visit #7). Subjects originating in Santa 
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Barbara will travel to Honolulu and spend up to 2 days adjusting. At this point subjects 
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will begin their trip to the New York area. Subjects will base their travel plans at this 
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stage according to routine advice from their clinicians and from 
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www.diabetestravel.org .  During travel U100 Glargine and Degludec and rapid acting 
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insulin will be maintained in cool storage (36°F – 46°F [2°C – 8°C]) until first use using 
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a proprietary travel storage pack (e.g. Frio Cooling Pack). Once open for use insulins can 
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be used for up to 28 days. During this time they can be safely kept at room temperature 
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up to 86°F (30°C). The sponsor-investigator will ensure the availability of proper storage 
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conditions. During each flight, blood glucose meters and strips and continuous glucose 
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monitoring devices will be taken in hand luggage. All doses of insulin (basal and rapid 
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acting) and time of insulin injections will be recorded in the subject’s travel diary as well 
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as sleep and meals. Subjects will perform at least 8 FS BGs during the flight. Subjects 
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who regularly use CGMs may continue their personal CGM systems. 
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following secondary end-point measurements will be taken starting immediately before a 
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flight, during the flight, immediately after the flight, and after 48 hours at the destination 
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Sleep and Activity (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT activity monitor) (ActiGraph, Pensacola, FL)  
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Crossover. The return to home will be followed by a 2 week period where the subject 
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will return to their original insulin regimen and recover from long-haul travel.  Study 
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U100 to Degludec or Degludec to Glargine U100) and the protocol outlined above 
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repeated with the same direction of travel on the new basal insulin (Figure 3). The above 
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of study completion, the corresponding source document will be completed with the date 
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of study exit. Any new or ongoing adverse events will also be documented. A summary 
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For subjects taking long acting basal insulin by injection, travel requires a 4% adjustment 
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to the insulin dose for each time zone traversed (1 hour is 4% of the 24 hour day) (24). To 
413 
avoid any confounding from the direction of travel, both journeys will be identical for 
414 
each basal insulin, i.e. beginning in Honolulu. With Degludec as the basal insulin, 
415 
subjects will take this the next day after arriving at their destination taking into 
416 
consideration the change in time at the destination. As shown in clinical trials in T1 and 
417 
T2 diabetes, Degludec allows for flexibility in the timing of dose administration provided 
418 
a minimum of 8 h and maximum of 40 hours between injections is ensured 
419 
(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23393185). 
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With Glargine as the basal insulin, subjects will adjust their basal insulin based on 
422 
discussion with their specialist diabetes team and with information provided at 
423 
www.DiabetesTravel.org.  
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Westward travel from Newark (EWR)/or New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL) 
426 
 
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This example uses a current dose of Glargine 20 units at 8 PM. The flight departs at 
428 
10 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) and arrives at 3 PM the same day local (Honolulu 
429 
time -HST). Total travel time is 11 hours. 
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431 
Using the Westward Travel Algorithm (Appendix 1), information on the starting time at 
432 
departure is recorded along with the last time Glargine should be given - 20 units at 
433 
8 PM the prior evening. As a rule, if Glargine is due during a flight, only half the usual 
434 
dose (10 units) should be taken. 
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The subject’s watch/clock should still be on departure time (EST) and the half of the 
437 
normal dose (10 units) is given at 8 PM EST. Immediately after this, the watch/clock 
438 
should be reset to the destination time. Upon landing in Honolulu, the day is now ‘longer’ 
439 
despite 11 hours having passed, as it is 3 PM HST. Since only half the basal insulin was 
440 
given earlier in the day, the subject should give the remaining 50% dose (10 units) at 
441 
8 PM HST after landing in Hawaii. The next night, the normal insulin dose (20 units) is 
442 
given at 8PM HST at the new location. By giving half the dose at 2 different times, the 
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Glargine dose is extended out to cover the longer day to prevent hypoglycemia. Use of a 
444 
time zone map (http://www.worldtimezone.com/wtz-pacific24.php) can help to determine 
445 
how many time zones are traversed. 
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Eastward travel from Honolulu (HNL) to Newark (EWR)/or New York (JFK) 
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449 
This example uses a current dose of Glargine 20 units at 8 PM. The flight departs at 3 
450 
PM HST from Honolulu and arrives at 7 AM EST in Newark the next day. Total travel 
451 
time is 10 hours. When traveling east, the day gets shorter, so the basal insulin dose given 
452 
during travel can be adjusted one time using the formula (25) (Appendix 2): 
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For this journey only a single dosage reduction is needed. After the reduced travel dose is 
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given, the subject should resume their normal dosing. For other journeys the number of 
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time zones to be crossed can be found at http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/.  
457 
 
458 
Here the normal dose (20 units) of Glargine is given at 8 PM local time the evening 
459 
before departure. During the flight at 8 PM HST, 13 units of Glargine are given per the 
460 
formula. After this dose is given, the subject needs to change his/her watch to EST. The 
461 
next full dose of Glargine is due 8 PM EST after arrival, which turns out to be 18 hours 
462 
after the last dose. This reduced time between doses is why less Glargine is given on the 
463 
flight. 
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During each flight subjects will be provided with prepared food containing 15g snacks to 
466 
be eaten every 3 hours until the appropriate time for a main meal at the destination. These 
467 
snacks and all meals at each destination will be logged. Larger meals will be covered 
468 
using the subject’s usual insulin: carbohydrate ratio and correction factor relevant to the 
469 
carbohydrate content of the meal. If the subject’s glucose falls outside of the required 
470 
ranges during this time period, the CGM sensor will alert and prompt the subject to 
471 
perform a confirmatory finger stick. If the BG value is confirmed to be outside of the 
472 
acceptable range, the subject will self-treat according to usual practice, printed 
473 
information and with the help of study staff traveling with them.  
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Assessments for Safety: As both Degludec and Glargine are approved for use for type 1 
477 
diabetes in the United States no additional safety requirements are required beyond usual 
478 
clinical care. All subjects will be provided with oral glucose for the prevention of 
479 
hypoglycaemia. In addition, subjects may have an experienced staff person with them 
480 
during travel and will be in contact with SDRI physicians for any advice or problems that 
481 
may arise. 
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484 
STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 
485 
 
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Sample Size Calculation and statistical analyses 
487 
The study will have an open label, randomised cross-over design. Randomisation will be 
488 
for basal insulin alone. This is a pilot study as no previous studies have been performed 
489 
comparing basal insulins during long-haul travel. Given the novelty and practical 
490 
relevance of the study and our recent information about the challenges face by 
491 
individuals with T1D undertaking travel (see above) we believe that this project will have 
492 
a very high chance of publication in a high impact peer-reviewed journal. 
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494 
The aim is to compare the impact of long-haul travel on glycemic control (CGM derived 
495 
data for time in range (70-140 mg/dl) as the primary end point with the assessment 
496 
during the initial 24 hours after arriving at EWR or JFK and HNL (starting within 2 
497 
hours after arrival) comparing Glargine U100 versus Degludec U100 as the basal 
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Primary Endpoint: time in 70 to 140 mg/dl after a long-haul flight from HNL to EWR 
501 
or JFK and from EWR or JFK to HNL during the initial 24 hours after arriving at EWR 
502 
or JFK and HNL (starting within 2 hours after arrival). 
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Secondary CGM End-Points comparing Glargine and Degludec as the basal insulin): 
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• Time in range (70-180 mg/dl) within the first 24 hours after arriving in HNL and 
506 
EWR or JFK (starting within 2 hours after arrival). 
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• Mean +SD CGM glucose (mg/dl)  
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• % CGM time <50 mg/dl 
509 
• % CGM time <60 mg/dl 
510 
• % CGM time <70 mg/dl 
511 
• % CGM time 70–180 mg/dl 
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• % CGM time >180 mg/dl 
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• % CGM time >250 mg/dl 
514 
• % CGM time >300 mg/dl 
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• SD and coefficient of variation of CGM values  
516 
• Fasting BG at 0600 local time, using CGM 
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• Additionally, new CGM BG ranges will be included as consensus guidelines 
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emerge, including but not limited to those from the 2019 Advanced Technologies 
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and Treatments for Diabetes International Consensus on Time in Range (29): 
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o % CGM time 54–69 mg/dl 
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o % CGM time <54 mg/dl  
522 
 
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Comparisons will be made for 
524 
• Total travel  
525 
• Total East to West travel and West to East travel 
526 
• 24 hours prior to each flight 
527 
• During each flight (total time, from take-off to meal and from meal to landing) 
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• 24, 48 and 72 hours at the destination 
529 
 
530 
In addition the secondary end–points will be compared for Glargine and Degludec for 
531 
specific time blocks to assess the contribution from each basal insulin: 
532 
A. Between 2200 and 0700 hours the night before each flight 
533 
B. Between 2200 and 0700 hours for Days 2 and 3 at each destination 
534 
For the purpose of our primary outcome data CGM data will primarily be obtained from 
535 
the Abbott FreeStyle Libre Pro system, but in the case of missing data, we will also 
536 
evaluate any secondary personal CGM data. 
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538 
Sample size for this pilot study is based on recent data indicating that individuals with 
539 
type 1 diabetes spend approximately 669+208 minutes between 70-180 mg/dl (26). With 
540 
the criterion for significance set at 0.05, and using a paired t-test analysis, a sample size 
541 
of 22 subjects will achieve a power of at least 80% to detect a difference of 10% between 
542 
basal insulins assuming the standard deviation of the difference is <106 minutes (Table 
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1). Although Battelino et al (26) reported the standard deviation of the target 
544 
measurement, it did not report the standard deviation of the difference in the 
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measurements.  Since this is unknown, yet needed for the power calculation, an estimate 
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was derived using the two treatment groups reported by the Battelino et al (26) using 
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Altman (27). This derivation yielded a value of 25.7.  It is acknowledged that the two 
548 
treatment groups reported by Battelino et al (26) are different than those investigated in 
549 
this protocol (and the groups were independent rather than paired), but since similarities 
550 
exist the derived estimate is sufficient for preliminary power calculations.  Table 1 
551 
reports that when the standard deviation of the difference is 25, this investigation will 
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have over 99% power to detect a difference between the two insulin groups.  Since 25 is a 
553 
low estimate, Table 1 also reports standard deviation estimates up to 110, and reports that 
554 
>80% power is achieved up to 106 but <80% when the standard deviation of the 
555 
difference is >106. Assuming that the standard deviation of the difference in this 
556 
investigation will be <106 minutes is justified given that the value of this standard 
557 
deviation in a previous study (26) is 25.7 which is well below the 106 threshold. In 
558 
anticipation of potential drop-outs 25 subjects will be recruited. 
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560 
Table 1: Power obtained under a range of various assumptions for the Standard 
561 
Deviation of the Difference  
562 
 
563 
Alpha 
0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
0.05 
Sample Size 
22 
 
22 
 
22 
 
22 
 
22 
 
22 
 
22 
 
Effect Size 
2.680 
0.893 
0.670 
0.638 
0.632 
0.626 
0.609 
Mean Difference 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
67 
SD of Difference 
25 
75 
100 
105 
106 
107 
110 
Power 
>99% 
97.89 
84.99 
81.42 
80.69 
79.96 
77.76 
 
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Comparisons will be made using Student’s paired t-tests (two-sided) for normative and 
565 
log-transformed data, Wilcoxon signed rank testing for non-parametric data, and N1 chi-
566 
square tests for proportions (30). Data will be expressed wherever possible as mean 
567 
difference with 95% confidence limits for the difference or as mean + standard error or 
568 
deviation for the difference. For non-parametric data, these will be presented as median 
569 
differences with inter-quartile ranges. All data will be analysed on an intention to treat 
570 
basis. No interim analysis is anticipated.  Furthermore, to gain as much information as 
571 
possible from this pilot study, all hypotheses will be tested at 0.05 and no adjustments for 
572 
multiplicity will be made. 
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574 
DATA HANDLING AND RECORD KEEPING 
575 
 
576 
All records and data will be held by staff employed by SDRI which has a long and 
577 
established track record of exemplary recruitment and execution of clinical research 
578 
studies with varying degrees of complexity. Staff are experienced and trained in HIPAA 
579 
regulations and ICH GCP guidelines. All staff have signed agreements related to all 
580 
appropriate regulatory and legal requirements and oversight is provided by a dedicated 
581 
Objectivity and Integrity in Science Committee consisting of staff and independent 
582 
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This trial will utilize Source documents to collect subject data.. The research team will be 
585 
responsible for the accuracy and completeness of data reported. The investigator also 
586 
agrees to maintain accurate source documentation as part of the subject’s medical 
587 
records. These source documents may include chart notes, laboratory reports, images, etc. 
588 
 
589 
Subject Identifiers 
590 
All data used in the analysis and reporting of the study will be without identifiable 
591 
reference to the subject. Only the unique subject number will be used to identify subject 
592 
data submitted to the sponsor, and only the investigating site will be able to link the 
593 
unique subject ID to the subject’s name. All records and data will be held by staff 
594 
employed by the Institute. SDRI has a long and established track record of exemplary 
595 
recruitment and execution of clinical research studies with varying degrees of 
596 
complexity. Staff are experienced and trained in HIPPA regulations and ICH GCP 
597 
guidelines. All staff have signed agreements related to all appropriate regulatory and 
598 
legal requirements and oversight is provided by a dedicated Objectivity and Integrity in 
599 
Science Committee consisting of staff and independent members.  
600 
 
601 
Study Record Retention 
602 
Investigators will maintain all study-related documentation for a period of fourteen (14) 
603 
years following completion of the study, or as per the local regulatory authority’s 
604 
guidelines and practices, whichever is longer. 
605 
 
606 
ETHICS 
607 
 
608 
Ethical Conduct of the Study 
609 
The investigator agrees that the study will be conducted according to the applicable FDA 
610 
regulations (21CFR 812, 56, 54, 50), ISO 14155: 2011 and the principles of the World 
611 
Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki 2008. The investigator will conduct all 
612 
aspects of this study in accordance with all national, state, and local laws or regulations. 
613 
As the investigator of this clinical trial, the Institute has the overall responsibility for the 
614 
conduct of the study, including assurance that the study meets the requirements of the 
615 
appropriate regulatory bodies. In this study, the investigator will have certain direct 
616 
responsibilities and may delegate certain study tasks to the clinical study staff.  
617 
 
618 
Institutional Review Board (IRB) 
619 
Federal regulations, ISO 14155 and 21 CFR 812 require that approval be obtained from 
620 
an IRB prior to participation of subjects in research studies. This study will require 
621 
approval by the QuorumIRB and will be undertaken in accordance with the Declaration 
622 
of Helsinki. Prior to subject enrolment, a signed copy of the IRB approval letter will be 
623 
submitted to the sponsor. In addition, the protocol, informed consent, advertisements to 
624 
be used for subject recruitment, and any other written information regarding this study to 
625 
be provided to the subject will be approved by the IRB. Documentation of all IRB 
626 
approvals will be maintained by the Institute and will be available for review by the 
627 
Sponsor or its designee. All IRB approvals will be signed by the IRB chairperson or 
628 
designee and we will identify the IRB by name and address, the clinical protocol by title 
629 
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The Investigator will be responsible for submitting and obtaining initial and continuing 
631 
review of the trial at intervals not exceeding 1 year or as otherwise directed by the IRB. 
632 
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute will supply Novo Nordisk or its designee written 
633 
documentation of continued review of the study. 
634 
 
635 
Informed consent 
636 
Subjects that appear to meet the eligibility criteria will be consented for participation in 
637 
the trial. The subject will be asked to sign an informed consent form (ICF) prior to 
638 
performance of any study-specific procedures. The ICF will have prior approval from the 
639 
Quorum IRB. 
640 
 
641 
 
642 
 
643 
STUDY DRUGS AND MATERIALS 
644 
 
645 
U100 Insulin Glargine is manufactured by Sanofi and approved for use for type 1 
646 
diabetes by the United States Food and Drug Administration Packaging, Storage and 
647 
Prescribing information is available at http://products.sanofi.us/lantus/lantus.html.  
648 
 
649 
Degludec U100 is manufactured by Novo Nordisk and prescribing information is 
650 
available at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/203314lbl.pdf  
651 
 
652 
Abbott FreeStyle Libre Pro is a blinded CGM system manufactured by Abbott 
653 
Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL. Information is available at: 
654 
https://provider.myfreestyle.com/freestyle-libre-pro-product.html 
655 
 
656 
 
657 
Storage and Drug Accountability of Study Medication(s) 
658 
During travel Glargine and Degludec will be maintained in cool storage (36°F – 46°F 
659 
[2°C – 8°C]) until first use using a proprietary travel storage pack (e.g. Frio Cooling 
660 
Pack). Once open for use both insulins can be used for up to 28 days. During this time 
661 
they can be safely kept at room temperature up to 86°F (30°C). The sponsor-investigator 
662 
will ensure the availability of proper storage conditions. Also and during each flight, 
663 
blood glucose meters and strips and continuous glucose monitoring devices will be taken 
664 
in hand luggage. The investigator/study team will ensure the availability of proper 
665 
storage conditions 
666 
 
667 
Auxiliary Supply 
668 
All supplies will be purchased by the Institute. These include 
669 
• Blood glucose meters and strips for the duration of the study 
670 
• Insulin, pens and/or syringes based on participant preference 
671 
• Dexcom G4 or G6 and Abbott FreeStyle Libre CGM systems for the duration of 
672 
the study 
673 
• Snacks for travel 
674 
• Flight, accommodation and meal expenses – these will be arranged by research 
675 
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678 
RANDOMIZATION AND BLINDING 
679 
 
680 
The study is open label so no blinding is required.  At randomisation the subjects will be 
681 
randomised to Degludec or Glargine as their basal insulin with the direction of travel 
682 
identical for both basal insulin periods.  Randomization will be performed using a 
683 
computer generated sequence system. There will be a 2 week wash-out period between 
684 
each set of trips.   
685 
 
686 
 
687 
CONCOMITANT ILLNESSES AND MEDICATIONS 
688 
 
689 
Definitions: 
690 
Concomitant illness is defined as any illness that is present at the start of the trial (i.e. at 
691 
the first visit). Concomitant medication are any medications (including over-the-counter) 
692 
other than Degludec or Glargine that are taken during the trial. At the screening visit the 
693 
research team will base inclusion or exclusion of each subject according the criteria listed 
694 
above. Details of all concomitant illnesses and medication will be recorded at trial entry 
695 
(i.e. at the first visit). Any changes in concomitant medication will be recorded at each 
696 
visit.  The information collected for each concomitant medication includes, at a 
697 
minimum, start date, stop date or continuing, and indication. For each concomitant 
698 
illness, date of onset, date of resolution or continuing, at a minimum, will be recorded. 
699 
 
700 
 
701 
ADVERSE EVENTS 
702 
 
703 
An adverse event (AE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or 
704 
clinical investigation subject administered/using a Product that affect the risk/benefit ratio 
705 
of the study; the rights, safety, or welfare of the participants or others; or the integrity of 
706 
data of the study. An Adverse Event can therefore be any unfavourable and unintended 
707 
sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally 
708 
associated with the use of a Product, whether or not considered related to the Product. 
709 
This includes events reported from the first trial related activity after the subject has 
710 
signed the informed consent and until post treatment follow-up period as defined in the 
711 
protocol. The following should not be recorded as AEs, if recorded as medical 
712 
history/concomitant illness on the CRF at screening: 
713 
• Pre-planned procedure, unless the condition for which the procedure was planned has    
714 
worsened from the first trial related activity after the subject has signed the informed 
715 
consent 
716 
• Pre-existing conditions found as a result of screening procedures 
717 
  
718 
Serious Adverse Drug Reaction (SADR):  
719 
An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an adverse event (AE) for which a causal relationship 
720 
to the trial product is at least possible i.e. causal relationship is conceivable and cannot be 
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dismissed. Serious adverse reaction (SAR): Adverse event which fulfils both the criteria 
722 
for a Serious Adverse Event and the criteria for an Adverse Reaction. 
723 
 
724 
Serious Adverse Events 
725 
A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any event that results in the following: 
726 
• Death 
727 
• A life-threatening* experience 
728 
• In-patient hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalization 
729 
• A persistent or significant disability/incapacity 
730 
• A congenital anomaly/birth defect 
731 
• Important medical events that may not result in death, be life-threatening*, or require 
732 
  hospitalization may be considered an SAE when, based upon appropriate medical 
733 
judgement, they may jeopardise the subject and may require medical or surgical 
734 
intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition 
735 
• Suspicion of transmission of infectious agents  
736 
*The term life-threatening in the definition of SAE refers to an event in which the subject 
737 
was at risk of death at the time of the event. It does not refer to an event which 
738 
hypothetically might have caused death if it was more severe. 
739 
 
740 
 
741 
Adverse Event Reporting 
742 
The sponsor-investigator will collect the following information at minimum for each of 
743 
these events: 
744 
1. Study name 
745 
2. Patient identification (e.g. initials, sex, age) 
746 
3. Event (preferably a diagnosis) 
747 
4. Trial Drug  
748 
5. Reporter identification (e.g. Name, or initials) 
749 
6. Causality  
750 
7. Outcome  
751 
All adverse events will be reported by the investigator and reviewed by Novo Nordisk in 
752 
compliance with applicable regulations. Adverse events may be volunteered by subjects, 
753 
elicited by the investigator or designee, or collected via observation by the investigator. 
754 
 
755 
All AEs will be assessed by the investigator who will determine whether or not the event 
756 
is related to the study procedures or related to the study device, and whether or not the 
757 
event meets serious criteria.  If it is determined that an AE has occurred, the investigator 
758 
will be responsible for reporting of all adverse events, including serious adverse events 
759 
(SAE) and serious adverse drug reactions (SADRs), to the competent authority and 
760 
independent ethics committee/institutional review boards based upon federal regulations 
761 
and local/IRB policies.  
762 
 
763 
Adverse events will be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the study. Adverse event 
764 
reporting will begin at the start time of the study (i.e., insertion of the CGM sensor during 
765 
Visit #1) and continue through until subject participation has ended (i.e., either time of 
766 
the post-discharge telephone follow- up, or time of study exit if the subject was 
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discontinued early from the study). All adverse events will be followed until resolution, 
768 
or until the AE has stabilized, or until the study has been completed. 
769 
 
770 
Pre-existing medical conditions or symptoms observed prior to the start time of the study 
771 
will not be recorded as an AE and will be collected in the subject’s medical history. In the 
772 
event there is a change (i.e., worsening) in the pre-existing medical condition or 
773 
symptoms after the start of the open loop phase, then an AE will be reported.  Typical 
774 
events such as a mild cold, stomach flu, headache, etc, that are self-limiting and do not 
775 
meet any aforementioned reporting requirements, will not be reported to the IRB. 
776 
 
777 
Serious Adverse Event Reporting 
778 
All SAEs and SADRs will be reported to Novo Nordisk at the same time such events are 
779 
reported to regulatory authorities or within 15 days from the sponsor-investigator 
780 
becoming aware of such adverse events, whichever comes first.. All events will be 
781 
documented on the corresponding eCRF. SDRI will also be responsible for submitting 
782 
relevant source documentation for the SAE. If the subject is hospitalized because of or 
783 
during the course of an SAE, then a copy of the hospital discharge summary will also be 
784 
included with the SAE source documentation. In case of death, the investigator will make 
785 
every effort to obtain a copy of the death certificate to submit to Novo Nordisk. When 
786 
submitting copies of source documentation, all subject identifying information will be 
787 
redacted and only the unique subject number will be used to label the forms for 
788 
identification purposes. 
789 
 
790 
Withdrawal from the study and all therapeutic measures will be at the discretion of the 
791 
investigator. All SAEs will be followed until satisfactory resolution or until the 
792 
investigator deems the event to be chronic or the subject to be stable. 
793 
 
794 
For any event where there is suspicion that the study device is involved, the investigator 
795 
will return the device to Novo Nordisk for evaluation. The investigator will provide 
796 
procedures for cleaning and preparation of contaminated product as well as shipping 
797 
materials for the return of used and potentially biohazardous materials. 
798 
  
799 
 
800 
MANAGEMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA 
801 
 
802 
Fast acting oral carbohydrates will be used to treat hypoglycaemia. Staff will have 
803 
Glucagon available as needed for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia. All treatment for 
804 
hypoglycemia will be recorded on study forms. 
805 
 
806 
A SMBG with the glucose meter should be tested anytime there is: 
807 
• A low threshold alert (set at 70 mg/dL) on the CGM 
808 
• Anytime the participant has symptoms of hypoglycemia 
809 
• Anytime staff has concern about the potential for hypoglycemia 
810 
• Following treatment for hypoglycemia as indicated 
811 
 
812 
Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia Event Reporting 
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For the purpose of this protocol, mild symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia 
814 
(i.e., clinically non-significant) or blood glucose values out of the normal range (whether 
815 
or not they resulted in delayed meals or correction boluses) will not be reported as SAEs 
816 
unless determined to meet the criteria below for SAE reporting. 
817 
 
818 
Hypoglycemic events are recorded as SAEs if the event required assistance of another 
819 
person due to altered consciousness and required another person to actively administer 
820 
carbohydrate, glucagon, or other resuscitative actions. This means that the subject was 
821 
impaired cognitively to the point that they were unable to treat themselves, they were 
822 
unable to verbalize their needs, they were incoherent, disoriented, and/or combative, or 
823 
they experienced seizure or coma. These episodes may be associated with sufficient 
824 
neuroglycopenia to induce seizure or coma. If plasma glucose measurements are not 
825 
available during such an event, neurological recovery attributable to the restoration of 
826 
plasma glucose to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by 
827 
a low plasma glucose concentration. 
828 
 
829 
Adverse Event Relatedness 
830 
The investigator will be responsible for making a determination on the causal relationship 
831 
of the AE. Specifically, the investigator will report whether the AE was related to the 
832 
study procedure, study drug, and/or related to the study device (malfunction of any 
833 
component of the Dexcom System). 
834 
 
835 
The causal relationship to the study procedure and the study device for each adverse 
836 
event will be rated as follows: 
837 
• Unrelated: The event is not related to the study drug. 
838 
• Possibly Related: The temporal sequence is such that the relationship is not 
839 
unlikely or there is no contradicting evidence that can reasonably explain the 
840 
subject’s condition. There is a possibility of any relation between the event and 
841 
the study drug. 
842 
• Related: The event is related or most likely associated with the study drug. 
843 
Full prescribing information can be found at http://www.novo-pi.com/tresiba.pdf  
844 
For Patient Counseling and FDA approved labelling see Tresiba [package insert]. 
845 
Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc; March 2018.  
846 
 
847 
Adverse Event Severity 
848 
The severity of the AE will be rated based upon the following grades: 
849 
• Mild – asymptomatic or mild symptoms; usually transient, requires no special 
850 
treatments, and does not interfere with the subject’s daily activities 
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• Moderate – minimal, local or non-invasive intervention indicated; usually causes 
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a low level of inconvenience or concern to the subject and may interfere with 
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daily activities, but is usually ameliorated by simple therapeutic measures 
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• Severe – medically significant, life-threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of 
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hospitalization indicated; interrupts a subject’s usual daily activities and generally 
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The study subjects will be instructed to notify the sponsor-investigator immediately if 
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they become pregnant.  
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The sponsor-investigator will report to Novo Nordisk any pregnancy occurring during the 
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trial period. Reporting of the pregnancy by the sponsor-investigator will occur within the 
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same timelines described above for reporting of Adverse Events.  
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Pregnancy complications will be recorded as adverse event(s). If the infant has a 
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congenital anomaly/birth defect this must be reported and followed up as a serious 
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adverse event. 
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Liability and subject insurance: 
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For this study, the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute will provide adequate medical 
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care to the study subject for any study-related adverse events, including clinically 
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significant laboratory values related to the study. Medical care for study subjects will be 
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provided regardless of their insurance status. Sansum Diabetes Research Institute agrees 
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to indemnify Novo Nordisk in accordance with the written contract executed between the 
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parties for this study.  
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Publication plan: 
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It is the expectation that data from this study will be presented at meeting(s) of learned 
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societies and submitted for publication in appropriate and high impact journals within the 
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timelines outlined above. It is our intent to register the study with a publicly assessable 
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database such as clinicaltrials.gov.  
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