Understanding Barriers
If done safely, every person with diabetes can benefit from exercise. However, many people find it hard to exercise regularly. Some problems are specific to diabetes, while others are about finding the time and energy to exercise. Below, we have created a word cloud showing the common barriers that may stop many people from participating in physical activity Brazeau AS, Mircescu H, Desjardins K, Dubé MC, Weisnagel SJ, Lavoie C, Rabasa-Lhoret R. The Barriers to Physical Activity in Type 1 Diabetes (BAPAD-1) scale: predictive validity and reliability. Diabetes Metab. 2012 Apr;38(2):164-70. doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2011.10.005. Epub 2011 Dec 20. PMID: 22192621| doi: 10.1016/j.diabet.2011.10.005. Epub 2011 Dec 20. PMID: 22192621| Brazeau AS, Nakhla M, Wright M, Henderson M, Panagiotopoulos C, Pacaud D, Kearns P, Rahme E, Da Costa D, Dasgupta K. Stigma and Its Association With Glycemic Control and Hypoglycemia in Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res. 2018 Apr 20;20(4):e151. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9432. PMID: 29678801; PMCID: PMC5935805.| doi: 10.2196/jmir.9432. PMID: 29678801; PMCID: PMC5935805 :
Choosing your device to fit your activity levels is an incredibly personal decision. Here is some wisdom from others:
I didn't want to have any extra tubes hanging off my body when I performed physical fitness activities. These two (Dexcom & Omnipod 5) seemed like the most streamlined options.
Harry
It's worth it to me, particularly when I sleep and wake up to see that the closed loop has gotten my blood sugar down, or suspended my insulin.
Justus
I chose to use a CGM and pump because they create a discreet combination that works well.