Physical Activity in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes - Intermediate - CDEP

Being active promotes physical and emotional well-being, however, people living with type 1 diabetes 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 provide safe advice to people with type 1 diabetes by: Being aware of the benefits of physical activity and encouraging people to become more active within their ability. Being able to explain the impact different activities have on glucose levels in 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 people on when activity should be avoided and what action can be taken to prevent activity-related hypoglycaemia. For an introduction, you might 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 (Abigail Blockley, Andrea Miller, Emma Elvin, Helen Brown, Madeleine Little, Melanie Stephenson-Gray, Neil Gibson and Susan Wong) 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. There are a number of sections (competencies) within this topic, each with its own set of resources that may be useful to review should you require further support.