Physical activity management for youth with type 1 diabetes: Supporting active and inactive children

Regular physical activity and exercise are important for youth and essential components of a healthy lifestyle. For youth with type 1 diabetes, regular physical activity can promote cardiovascular fitness, bone health, insulin sensitivity, and glucose management. However, the number of youth with type 1 diabetes who regularly meet minimum physical activity guidelines is low, and many encounter barriers to regular physical activity.

Citation:
Davis EA, Shetty VB, Teo SYM, Lim RJ, Patton SR, Taplin CE. Physical activity management for youth with type 1 diabetes: Supporting active and inactive children. Diabetes Spectr. 2023;36(2):137-45.

Keywords:
Diabetes Type 1; physical activity; glucose management; insulin

Abstract:
Regular physical activity and exercise are important for youth and essential components of a healthy lifestyle. For youth with type 1 diabetes, regular physical activity can promote cardiovascular fitness, bone health, insulin sensitivity, and glucose management. However, the number of youth with type 1 diabetes who regularly meet minimum physical activity guidelines is low, and many encounter barriers to regular physical activity.