Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)

The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) was a large, landmark study conducted in the 1980s and early 1990s that examined how controlling blood sugar levels affects the risk of diabetes-related complications. It involved people with type 1 diabetes and found that maintaining tight blood sugar control significantly reduces the risk of serious issues like eye, kidney, and nerve damage. The DCCT's results emphasized the importance of careful blood sugar management through insulin, diet, and regular monitoring, helping improve long-term health outcomes for people with diabetes worldwide.