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The Effect Of Type 1 Diabetes On The Metabolic Response To Exercise, Theres Tijo
The Effect Of Type 1 Diabetes On The Metabolic Response To Exercise, Theres Tijo
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disorder that results in insufficient endogenous insulin production. Regular exercise has numerous health benefits for individuals with T1DM, however, most insulin-dependent diabetics avoid physical activity due to the fear of exercise-induced hypoglycemia (low blood glucose/BG).
The risk of hypoglycemia in this population may be partly due to lower liver glycogen stores which is a major source of blood glucose during exercise. However, the mechanism that leads to lower glycogen stores in T1DM is unknown.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of an acute bout of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise …