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AuthorJabbour, Georges
AuthorHermassi, Souhail
Available date2024-02-27T10:41:55Z
Publication Date2024-01-01
Publication NameDiabetes Epidemiology and Management
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.deman.2023.100176
CitationJabbour, G., & Hermassi, S. (2024). Hypoglycemia avoidance behaviour in active Qatari adults with type 1 diabetes under blood glucose monitoring device. Diabetes Epidemiology and Management, 13, 100176.‏
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/52315
AbstractAims: The present study aimed to explore the relationship between fear of hypoglycemia and exercise management strategies in active Qatari adults with T1D during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to explore the potential role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices in promoting safe physical activity practices. Methods: Participants completed the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey (HFS) questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Out of the 102 participants, 41 were considered "active" and under CGM and were included in the analysis. Results: Multiple linear regression analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the behavior dimension of the HFS scores and both vigorous physical activity and MET-minutes per week (R2 adj. = 0.055; β = 0.56; p = 0.05 and R2 adj. = 0.039; β = 0.38; p = 0.04). The results showed a significant positive association between HbA1c levels and the behavior dimension of the HFS (R = 0.39, p = 0.005), as well as between the number of episodes of severe hypoglycemia and the behavior dimension (R = 0.46, p = 0.042). Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for effective strategies to manage fear of hypoglycemia and promote physical activity in individuals with T1D. The use of CGM devices may provide added safety to physical activity practices by reducing the risk of hypoglycemia.
Languageen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
SubjectContinuous glucose monitoring
COVID-19 pandemic
Fear of hypoglycemia
Physical activity
Qatari adults
Type 1 diabetes
TitleHypoglycemia avoidance behaviour in active Qatari adults with type 1 diabetes under blood glucose monitoring device
TypeArticle
Volume Number13
dc.accessType Open Access


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