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47th Meeting of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

Cardiff, UK
27 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2019

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BSPED 2019, 27 - 29 November 2019; Cardiff, UK

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Avoiding hypoglycaemia during sporting activity

Chetty Tarini

Regular physical activity during childhood is important for optimal physical and psychological development. For individuals living with type 1 diabetes, physical activity offers many health benefits including improved glycaemic control, cardiovascular function and psychological well-being. However, maintaining stable blood glucose levels around exercise remains a major challenge. In particular, exercise is associated with an increased risk of hypoglycaemia. The resulting fear ...