On the basis of a questionnaire the participation at sports activities of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus will be studied. The occurrence of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia will be evaluated, as well as the measures to prevent these complications.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
70
Jessa Hospital
Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
Participation at sports
Detailed description of participation at daily sports in school and outside school
Time frame: August 2017
Occurence of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Time frame: August 2017
Measures taken to prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
The ingestion of extra carbohydrates to prevent hypoglycemia and/or the administration of extra insulin to prevent hyperglycemia.
Time frame: August 2017
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