Exercise and Diabetes

In this chapter, the benefits of exercise and physical activity for children and adolescents with T1D are discussed. However, there are challenges that T1D presents to youth with T1D involved with intermittent exercise, especially the increased risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia following antecedent exercise in the afternoon. Finally, our study of the efficacy of snacking to prevent hypoglycemia in patients with T1D using a closed-loop insulin delivery system is presented.