Circadian Rhythm; Inversion, Metabolic Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will determine whether nurses regularly working night shifts have elevated 24-hour glucose levels compared to nurses regularly working day shifts, using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Providence St Joseph Health
Lincoln Memorial University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • RNs working at least a 0.6 FTE and 12-hour night or day shift (not able to alternate between days and nights) for at least the past two months * Free from presence of uncontrolled chronic illness and specifically prediabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes (but not including history of gestational diabetes) and not currently taking any glucose-lowering or steroid medication * Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding * English speaking and able to provide informed consent * Must own and know how to operate a Smartphone * Must be willing and able to wear two small sensors attached by adhesive for the study duration, the Fibion SENS activity monitor and the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor * Must regularly consume food during shifts and refrain from actively attempting weight loss during the study duration * Must work only one job at the time of study participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 24hr glucose | 7 days | continuous glucose monitoring |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed