Physical Activity in Children and Young People with Type 1 Diabetes - Specialist - CDEP

Being active promotes physical and emotional well-being, however, children or young people living with type 1 diabetes and their parents and carers might be worried about exercising, doing sport or even just being active due to the fear of having a hypo. This topic aims to support healthcare staff to provide good advice to children and young people living with type 1 diabetes by: Being aware of the benefits of physical activity and encouraging children and young people to become more active within their ability. Being able to explain the impact different activities have on glucose levels in children and young people with type 1 diabetes. Raising the awareness of what changes may be required to insulin, diet and glucose monitoring regimens. Being able to guide children and young people on when activity should be avoided and what action can be taken to prevent activity-related hypoglycaemia. For an introduction, you may like to watch this short animation... This topic was designed with input from the All Wales Diabetes Implementation Group: Activity and Type 1 Steering Group led by Aisling Piggott. CDEP would also like to thank the diabetes and / or physical activity experts (Carole Gelder, Emma Elvin, Francesca Annan, Neil Gibson and Thomas Coles) who peer reviewed this topic prior to launch. TOPIC TIPS... You do not have to complete the topic in one go... CDEP is designed to be done in 'bite-sized chunks' fitting into your busy life! This topic, on average, takes 20 - 90 minutes to complete depending on your chosen CDEP level - although this may differ from person to person.