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. 2023 Jul 26;15(1):92.
doi: 10.1186/s13102-023-00695-3.

Physical activity patterns in type 1 diabetes in Spain: The SED1 study

F Gómez-Peralta  1   2 , E Menéndez  3 , S Conde  4 , I Conget  5 , A Novials  6   5 ; SED and SED1 study investigators
Collaborators, Affiliations

Physical activity patterns in type 1 diabetes in Spain: The SED1 study

F Gómez-Peralta et al. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. .

Abstract

Aims: To describe the physical activity (PA) frequency and intensity in the Spanish type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) population and its association with their glycemic control.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out in 75 Spanish public hospitals (the SED1 study). T1D patients over 14years of age self-completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to determine their level of exercise. The relationship between PA frequency and intensity in T1D patients and glycemic control and the diabetes therapeutic education received were analyzed.

Results: A total of 592 patients were evaluable. A 6.8% of the sample performed light PA, 20.9% moderate and 72.3% vigorous. Estimated PA presented a high inter-individual variability. Men consumed more energy (METS) than women, these differences being more noticeable in vigorous METS (2865.80 in men vs 1352.12 in women). Women invested more min/week in the domestic and garden area (639.03 vs 344.39, p = 0,022). A correlation between glycemic control and the METs was not observed.

Conclusions: The Spanish T1D population performed PA in a higher frequency and intensity than the general population. A relationship between PA and glycemic control couldn´t be shown. However, limitations of the study should be kept in mind to discard a long-term positive influence.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus; Exercise; Hyperglycemia; Insulin; Physical activity; Sports; Type 1.

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Conflict of interest statement

Fernando Gómez-Peralta has participated in Expert Panels for Abbott Diabetes, Novartis, Astra Zeneca, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk; participated as principal investigator in Clinical Trials funded by Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, and Lilly; and has participated as a speaker for Abbott Diabetes, Novartis, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and Lilly.

Edelmiro Luis Menéndez Torre has participated as an investigator in clinical trials funded by Sanofi and Novo Nordisk, has participated as a speaker for Abbott Diabetes, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Menarini and Lilly; and has received funding for education and research from Sanofi, Roche and Medtronic.

Santiago Conde Barreiro has participated as a consultant for Sanofi, has participated as a speaker for Lilly and Roche, has received funding to participate in congress courses from Abbott Diabetes, Ascensia, Sanofi, Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

Ignacio Conget has received funding as a consultant and speaker for Medtronic, Bayer, Ascensia, GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi-Aventis, Novartis and MSD.

Anna Novials declares that she has no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Fig. 1
Time spent in each IPAQ domain
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Fig. 2
IPAQ Domains in min/week stratified by gender
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Fig. 3
Scatter plot representing total MET and HbA1c level
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