Exercise Essentials: Clinical Guidelines for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

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Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers.

Statement of NeedAdolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to their peers without diabetes. Regular physical activity is crucial for these young individuals, as it helps mitigate CVD risk and improves cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Therefore, promoting lifelong physical activity, with appropriate insulin and dietary adjustments, is essential for managing T1DM and preventing CVD. This podcast will highlight the benefits of exercise in preventing cardiovascular disease, describe the advantages of sports activities, and outline clinical guidelines for safe exercise practices in adolescents with T1DM.

Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to: 

• Discuss the benefits of exercise in the management of adolescent patients with Type 1 diabetes. 
• Describe potential glycemic management strategies during times of sport/activity in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
• Review the role of technology and future advancements in the management of diabetes. 

Moderator

Mark McDonald, M.D., MHA, CPE System Vice President Pediatric Medical Affairs Medical Director, Norton Children’s Louisville, Kentucky 

Professor Department of Pediatrics Division of Critical Care UofL School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky

Speaker

Brad Thrasher, D.O., MBAPediatric Endocrinologist Medical Director, Pediatric Diabetes Medical Director, Sport & Activity Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute Norton Children’s Endocrinology Louisville, Kentucky

Associate Professor UofL School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky 

Moderator, Speaker and Planner Disclosures  The planners, moderator and speaker of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.  

Commercial Support  There was no commercial support for this activity. 

Physician Credits Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information about continuing medical education, please send an email to cme@nortonhealthcare.org. 

Nursing CreditaNorton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for .50 contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.  

For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.

Resources for Additional Study/References

Chang, Xinyi, et. Al.  “Effect of Physician Activity/Exercise on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children and Adolescents with Type I Diabetes: A Scoping Review”; International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Jan. 12, 2023; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021407

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