MADRID: Fear of low blood sugar discourages exercise among many people with type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests.
However, the researchers also reported that people were more likely to engage in exercise if their doctors talked to such patients about diabetes management and exercise.
The researchers presented the report at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Madrid.
“We need to improve the education we provide and information about exercise in clinics to break down barriers to physical activity and get our patients to exercise effectively,” said Catriona Farrell, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Diabetes. is,
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the pancreas and severely damages its ability to make insulin.
As a result, people must constantly monitor their blood sugar levels and take insulin daily, while exercise also increases the benefits.
