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Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise
Slide deck explaining the importance of exercise for people with type 1 diabetes
Learning Objectives
- Explain why exercise is important for people with type 1 diabetes and why it is challenging
- Discuss the exercise recommendations, including the considerations for people with type 1 diabetes

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Summary
Exercise has many benefits for people with type 1 diabetes. However, there are also several barriers, including fear of hypoglycemia. Exercise also comes with risks for people with type 1 diabetes, including diabetic ketoacidosis. Nonetheless, ADA recommends people with type 1 diabetes to engage in aerobic, resistance and possibly flexibility exercises. Nutrition and insulin delivery need to be adjusted based on the exercise type. People should also monitor their glucose level during and after the activity.
MAT-XU-2404728 (v1.0) Date of Preparation: 12/2024