A 150-mile ultra-endurance type 1 diabetes cycling event : Qualitative analysis of knowledge, preparation and management strategies
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King, Andrew, Pickering, Katie, Pringle, Andy and Kime, Nicky. (2022). A 150-mile ultra-endurance type 1 diabetes cycling event : Qualitative analysis of knowledge, preparation and management strategies. Practical Diabetes. 39(2), pp. 16-23. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.2384
Authors | King, Andrew, Pickering, Katie, Pringle, Andy and Kime, Nicky |
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Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to characterise the decision-making and self-management strategies of individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) participating in a 150-mile ultra-endurance cycling event and inform health care professionals working in T1D. Participation in ultra-endurance exercise is becoming increasingly popular in the T1D community and self-management in this context needs further investigation. Method: Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants with T1D who took part in the ‘Coast to Coast in a Day’ cycling sportive. Event-specific and T1D self-management strategies in the context of endurance exercise were assessed using the Thematic Network Approach to analysis. Results: Participants reported that they took part in the event ‘as a cyclist rather than a type 1 diabetic’. A range of self-management strategies to manage glycaemic control were identified, but all were grounded in experience of a ‘trial-and-error’ approach to determine ‘successful practice’. Engagement with health care professionals in preparation for the event was limited due to a perceived lack of endurance exercise knowledge. Participants reflected that T1D can be controlled in ultra-endurance events through careful and practised self-management of energy intake and insulin strategies. Conclusions: Individuals with T1D are capable of taking part and excelling in ultra-endurance events, but current health care professional advice does not match patient ambition and practice, which is grounded in an identity that is first and foremost as a ‘cyclist and person’. Limitations in participants’ ‘trial-and-error’ practices require further understanding from health care professionals to provide advice around existing knowledge, preparation and self-management strategies for ultra-endurance exercise. Copyright © 2022 John Wiley & Sons. |
Keywords | type 1 diabetes; ultra-endurance; exercise; cycling; self-management; health care professionals; nutrition |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Practical Diabetes |
Journal citation | 39 (2), pp. 16-23 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
ISSN | 2047-2897 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.2384 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85127494367 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 16-23 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 05 Apr 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 15 Jun 2022 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8xyq9/a-150-mile-ultra-endurance-type-1-diabetes-cycling-event-qualitative-analysis-of-knowledge-preparation-and-management-strategies
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