Physical workload and glycemia changes during football matches in adolescents with type 1 diabetes can be comparable.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To analyze physical performance and diabetes-related outcomes in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) during two semi-competitive football matches utilising precise physical activity monitoring.

Methods

The study was conducted during an annual summer camp for adolescents with T1DM. After physical examination and glycated hemoglobin measurement, 16 adolescent players completed Cooper's 12-min running test and, in the following days, took part in two football matches while wearing heart rate (HR) monitors coupled with global positioning system (GPS) tracking.

Results

Both matches were comparable in terms of covered distances, number of sprints, achieved velocities and heart rate responses. During both games, capillary blood lactate increased significantly (Match

SUBMITTER: Gawrecki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6768890 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature