Benefits of Increasing Physical Activity on Previously Sedentary Type 1 Diabetic Children
Background Type 1 Diabetes is a condition that effects many people, and the disease debilitates their ability to exercise. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a loss or malfunction of the insulin producing cells, called pancreatic beta cells. Damage to the beta cells results in an absence or insufficient amount of insulin produced by the body. Most cases of type 1 diabetes have an autoimmune basis, and the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys beta cells. Since insulin is necessary to sustain life, the missing insulin has to be replaced. The replacement insulin is administered by injection using a syringe or an insulin pump, which delivers the insulin under …show more content…
The body’s immune system attacks insulin producing cells. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas and enable glucose to enter the cells. When little or no insulin is produced glucose builds up in the bloodstream(hyperglycemia). Sedentary Behavior is linked to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health problems. Children and teens who spend more than 2 hours/day watching tv are more likely to be overweight, have higher cholesterol levels, smoke, and have poor fitness as adults. This cause a variety of problems in children. Twice the risk of developing CVD” (Miculis CP, 2015). Some things that can occur are Nerve damage(Neuropathy), Kidney damage (nephropathy), Retinopathy, Risks of sedentary behavior, Anxiety, Depression, Scoliosis, Hypertension, Colon cancer, Osteoporosis, and Obesity. The risk factory of a sedentary lifestyle have negative health effects. A lack of physical activity is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide. Combine that with an individual with T1D and you now have a recipe for disaster. Placing more stress on the body to withstand the demands on a day to
Background Type 1 Diabetes is a condition that effects many people, and the disease debilitates their ability to exercise. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a loss or malfunction of the insulin producing cells, called pancreatic beta cells. Damage to the beta cells results in an absence or insufficient amount of insulin produced by the body. Most cases of type 1 diabetes have an autoimmune basis, and the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys beta cells. Since insulin is necessary to sustain life, the missing insulin has to be replaced. The replacement insulin is administered by injection using a syringe or an insulin pump, which delivers the insulin under …show more content…
The body’s immune system attacks insulin producing cells. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas and enable glucose to enter the cells. When little or no insulin is produced glucose builds up in the bloodstream(hyperglycemia). Sedentary Behavior is linked to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health problems. Children and teens who spend more than 2 hours/day watching tv are more likely to be overweight, have higher cholesterol levels, smoke, and have poor fitness as adults. This cause a variety of problems in children. Twice the risk of developing CVD” (Miculis CP, 2015). Some things that can occur are Nerve damage(Neuropathy), Kidney damage (nephropathy), Retinopathy, Risks of sedentary behavior, Anxiety, Depression, Scoliosis, Hypertension, Colon cancer, Osteoporosis, and Obesity. The risk factory of a sedentary lifestyle have negative health effects. A lack of physical activity is one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide. Combine that with an individual with T1D and you now have a recipe for disaster. Placing more stress on the body to withstand the demands on a day to