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Hypoglycaemia avoidance behaviour and exercise levels in active youth with type 1 diabetes.

Alissa J RobertsJoyce P Yi-FrazierKristen CarlinCraig E Taplin
Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism (2020)
This study demonstrated that, in a generally active cohort of youth with T1D, increased hypoglycaemia avoidance behaviour was associated with higher PA levels. Higher overall FOH scores were associated with PA level, driven by higher behaviour subscale scores, while worry subscales were not correlated with PA level. Those with more FOH intervene more to specifically avoid exercise-associated hypoglycaemia and appear to have worse overall glycaemic control. Thus, improved education is required to improve glycaemic control around exercise while maintaining avoidance of hypoglycaemia.
Keyphrases
  • type diabetes
  • physical activity
  • high intensity
  • mental health
  • resistance training
  • young adults
  • healthcare