Elizabeth A Davis, Vinutha B Shetty, Shaun Y M Teo, Rachel J Lim, Susana R Patton, Craig E Taplin
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. Additionally, some health care professionals (HCPs) may be unsure how to approach the topic of exercise with youth and families in a busy clinic setting...
May 2023: Diabetes Spectrum: a Publication of the American Diabetes Association