The need to prioritise education and resources to support exercise in type 1 diabetes:results of an Australian survey of adults with type 1 diabetes and health providers
- Author(s)
- Glyn, T; Fourlanos, S; Paldus, B; Flint, S; Armstrong, E; Andrews, R; Narendran, P; Wentworth, J;
- Journal Title
- Canadian Journal of Diabetes
- Publication Type
- epub ahead of print
- Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Regular exercise is recommended for people with type 1 diabetes (PWD) to improve their health but many do not meet recommended exercise targets. Educational resources supporting PWD exercise exist, but their value is unclear. To determine the need for improved exercise resources in Australia, we surveyed adult PWD and health providers (HPs) about their confidence in managing T1D around exercise, barriers to exercise and the adequacy of current resources. METHOD: Australian adult PWD and HPs completed surveys to rate the importance of exercise in T1D management, confidence in managing T1D around exercise, barriers to giving and receiving education, resources used and what form new resources should take. RESULTS: Responses were received from 128 PWD and 122 HPs. Both groups considered exercise to be important for diabetes management. PWD cited time constraints (57%) and concern about dysglycaemia (43%) as barriers to exercise, and many lacked confidence in managing T1D around exercise. HPs were more confident, but experienced barriers to providing advice and PWD didn't tend to rely on this advice. Instead, 72% of PWD found continuous glucose monitoring most helpful. Both groups desired better resources to support exercise in T1D, with PWD preferring to obtain information through a structured education program and HPs through eLearning. CONCLUSION: Australian HPs and PWD appreciate the importance of exercise in T1D management and express a clear desire for improved educational resources. Our findings provide a basis for developing a comprehensive package of resources for both adult PWD and HPs, to support PWD exercise.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Keywords
- Exercise; education; healthcare professionals; type 1 diabetes
- Research Division(s)
- Population Health And Immunity
- PubMed ID
- 38040407
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2023.11.003
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