Resistance Exercise in the Context of Type 1 Diabetes
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Exercise and physical activity are associated with many benefits for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D), including increased longevity and a decrease in the incidence/severity of diabetes-related complications. Unfortunately, these activities (and aerobic exercise in particular) also increase the risk of hypoglycemia and glycemic variability, both of which act as barriers to being more active in this population. Resistance exercise is an often-overlooked activity, as historically it has been seen in training reserved for elite athletes. For individuals with T1D, it is associated with a multitude of benefits including a reduced risk of hypoglycemia during activity. With improved insulin formulations and rapid increases in technology to manage T1D, people with this condition are living longer, healthier lives. This article describes the many reasons why resistance exercise should be a part of this longevity.
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