Exercise Program Recommendations for Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes
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Faculty Mentor
Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Abstract
Type 1 diabetes is a disease characterized by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin so the body cannot adequately absorb glucose. Insulin is injected into the body to compensate for this as treatment. Most literature shows that physical activity increases bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Also that regular physical activity (PA) helps control glucose and insulin levels in the blood. The main focus for a Type 1 diabetes exercise program should be aerobic activity since aerobic exercise is more associated with blood glucose and blood insulin control than other types of training. Common guidelines for weekly aerobic activity are typically as follows: 3-7 days per week and high frequency is better. The intensity should be moderate to vigorous for an RPE of 5-9 (on a scale of 1-10). At least 30 minutes a day is recommended (preferably 60, working up to around 300 minutes per week) although the total time can be accumulated throughout the day in small bouts. Recommended training modalities include continuous exercises that use large muscle groups like running, cycling, or swimming. In addition to aerobic training, other lifestyle recommendations should be made such as consistent timing and portioning of meals, keeping added sugars and saturated fats low, and getting at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. These recommendations will also help balance the lack of insulin control in the body that accompanies Type 1 diabetes.
Course Assignment
EXSC 511 – Wojcik
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
Exercise Program Recommendations for Individuals With Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a disease characterized by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin so the body cannot adequately absorb glucose. Insulin is injected into the body to compensate for this as treatment. Most literature shows that physical activity increases bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. Also that regular physical activity (PA) helps control glucose and insulin levels in the blood. The main focus for a Type 1 diabetes exercise program should be aerobic activity since aerobic exercise is more associated with blood glucose and blood insulin control than other types of training. Common guidelines for weekly aerobic activity are typically as follows: 3-7 days per week and high frequency is better. The intensity should be moderate to vigorous for an RPE of 5-9 (on a scale of 1-10). At least 30 minutes a day is recommended (preferably 60, working up to around 300 minutes per week) although the total time can be accumulated throughout the day in small bouts. Recommended training modalities include continuous exercises that use large muscle groups like running, cycling, or swimming. In addition to aerobic training, other lifestyle recommendations should be made such as consistent timing and portioning of meals, keeping added sugars and saturated fats low, and getting at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. These recommendations will also help balance the lack of insulin control in the body that accompanies Type 1 diabetes.
