Diabetes Control and Complications Trial

The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) was a groundbreaking study that began in the 1980s to investigate the effects of tight blood sugar control in people with type 1 diabetes. It found that maintaining blood sugar levels close to normal significantly reduced the risk of serious complications like nerve damage, eye problems, and kidney disease. The study highlighted the importance of management strategies, including insulin therapy and regular monitoring, which have shaped diabetes care guidelines and improved patient outcomes worldwide. Its findings remain influential in understanding diabetes management today.