Exploring perceived barriers to physical activity among individuals with type 1 diabetes in the era of new technologies: An analysis from the BETTER registry - 14/07/25
Abstract |
Objective |
We aimed to identify barriers to physical activity for people living with type 1 diabetes (PwT1D) and their relationship with sociodemographic and disease-specific factors.
Methods |
- Cross-sectional study with BETTER registry participants (>14 years) who completed the BAPAD1 (Barriers to Physical Activity in T1D) questionnaire. An item with a score of 5 or more was defined as a barrier. Participants were categorized into 4 subgroups based on their insulin therapy and blood glucose monitoring modality: 1) multiple daily injections (MDI) without continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), 2) MDI with CGM, 3) continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) with CGM, and 4) automated insulin delivery system (AID).
Results |
Among 1117 participants, the main perceived barrier was fear of hypoglycemia. BAPAD1 scores were similar across all subgroups, but more individuals in the AID group perceived "fear of hypoglycemia" and "loss of control over diabetes" as barriers. Being female, having a low income or education level, being overweight or obese, taking medication for depression, younger diabetes, higher HbA1c, presence of microvascular complications, and lack of confidence in managing hypoglycemia were associated with higher BAPAD1 score.
Conclusion |
Fear of hypoglycemia remains the main barrier to physical activity for PwT1D. Technological advances alone are not sufficient to reduce perceived barriers to physical activity, highlighting the need for complementary educational and behavioral interventions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Fear of hypoglycemia, Perceived barriers, Physical activity, Type 1 diabetes
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Vol 51 - N° 5
Article 101677- septembre 2025 Retour au numéro
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