An Overview of Diet and Physical Activity for Healthy Weight in Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: Lessons Learned from the ACT1ON Consortium

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  • Bishop, Franziska K.
    • Other Affiliation: Stanford University
  • Addala, Ananta
    • Other Affiliation: Stanford University
  • Corbin, Karen D.
    • Other Affiliation: AdventHealth
  • Muntis, Franklin R.
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition
  • Pratley, Richard E.
    • Other Affiliation: AdventHealth
  • Riddell, Michael C.
    • Other Affiliation: York University
  • Mayer-Davis, Elizabeth J.
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition
  • Maahs, David M.
    • Other Affiliation: Stanford University
  • Zaharieva, Dessi P.
    • Other Affiliation: Stanford University
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  • The prevalence of overweight and obesity in young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) now parallels that of the general population. Excess adiposity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is already elevated up to 10-fold in T1D, underscoring a compelling need to address weight management as part of routine T1D care. Sustainable weight management requires both diet and physical activity (PA). Diet and PA approaches must be optimized towards the underlying metabolic and behavioral challenges unique to T1D to support glycemic control throughout the day. Diet strategies for people with T1D need to take into consideration glycemic management, metabolic status, clinical goals, personal preferences, and sociocultural considerations. A major barrier to weight management in this high-risk population is the challenge of integrating regular PA with day-to-day management of T1D. Specifically, exercise poses a substantial challenge due to the increased risk of hypoglycemia and/or hyperglycemia. Indeed, about two-thirds of individuals with T1D do not engage in the recommended amount of PA. Hypoglycemia presents a serious health risk, yet prevention and treatment often necessitates the consumption of additional calories, which may prohibit weight loss over time. Exercising safely is a concern and challenge with weight management and maintaining cardiometabolic health for individuals living with T1D and many healthcare professionals. Thus, a tremendous opportunity exists to improve exercise participation and cardiometabolic outcomes in this population. This article will review dietary strategies, the role of combined PA and diet for weight management, current resources for PA and glucose management, barriers to PA adherence in adults with T1D, as well as findings and lessons learned from the Advancing Care for Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity Network (ACT1ON).
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  • Nutrients
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  • 15
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  • 11
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  • 2072-6643
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