Jaeb Center for Health Research Reports Findings in Type 1 Diabetes (Digital Gaming and Exercise Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Data From the Type 1 Diabetes Exercise Initiative Pediatric Study).

A recent study conducted by the Jaeb Center for Health Research in Tampa, Florida examined the relationship between digital gaming and exercise among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study found that while digital gaming sessions were longer in duration and had less impact on glucose levels and heart rates compared to other exercise sessions, youth who engaged in digital gaming reported similar levels of other exercise per day as those who did not. This suggests that digital gaming may not fully displace other forms of exercise among youth with T1D. The study highlights the importance of regular physical activity for youth with T1D and the need for further research in this area. [Extracted from the article]