摘要：Purpose: To determine the level of physical
activity in young and early adults with type 1
diabetes in comparison with their healthy
counterparts and to determine whether the use of
insulin pump facilitates physical activity.
Materials and methods: This study included 40
type 1 diabetes (T1D) subjects of both sexes treated
with a personal insulin pump therapy, and 30
healthy controls. The diagnostic survey included
questions about nutrition, knowledge about the
disease and whether the patient can control diabetes
through physical activity, diet and self-monitoring.
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire –
long form (IPAQ-L), was used to assess the level of
physical activity of both diabetic and control
individuals.
Results: 87.5% T1D subjects believe that using an
insulin pump facilitates their physical activity. The
level of physical activity associated with cycling
(p=0.038) and vigorous physical activity (p=0.008)
was higher in T1D than in the control group.
Statistically significant differences (p=0.043) were
found for total physical activity. The total mean
activity was higher in participants with T1D
(8147.70 MET-min/week) compared to the control
group (5857.55 MET-min/week).
Conclusions: Young and early adults with type 1
diabetes may be more physically active than their
healthy counterparts, mainly in their leisure time.
The use of a personal insulin pump facilitates
physical activity, but most diabetics experience
episodes of hypoglycemia after physical activity.
关键词：Type 1 diabetes; insulin pump; physical activity; young adults; early adults; IPAQ
