The Challenges of Being Physically Active: A Qualitative Study of Young People With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Parents

Benefits of physical activity are well recognized for youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), but being active is challenging. In this study, we aimed to investigate the challenges experienced by adolescents, their parents and young adults with T1DM when they are physically active.

Citation:
Fried L, Chetty T, Cross D, Breen L, Davis E, Roby H, Jackiewicz T, Nicholas J, Jones TW. The Challenges of Being Physically Active: A Qualitative Study of Young People With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Parents. Can J Diabetes. 2021;45(5):421-7.

Keywords:
Activité physique; adolescents; diabetes; diabète; focus groups; groupes de discussion; parents; physical activity

Abstract:
Benefits of physical activity are well recognized for youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), but being active is challenging. In this study, we aimed to investigate the challenges experienced by adolescents, their parents and young adults with T1DM when they are physically active.