Barriers and enablers to physical activity in type 1 diabetes: A mixed‐methods study of adults and parent‐reported child perspectives in the UK
Emma J Cockcroft, Chris Bright, Hilary Nathan, Dan Farrow, Catherine Russon, Richard M Pulsford, Robert C Andrews · 2026
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Emma J Cockcroft and six colleagues present a 2026 mixed-methods study of what helps or blocks physical activity for people with type 1 diabetes in the United Kingdom. Adults answered for themselves, while parents answered for their children, allowing a rare direct comparison.
Among 311 responses, nearly three quarters in both groups reported stigma or negative comments in sport settings. Adults more often cited fear of low blood sugar and low motivation, and they reported far less provider support than parents did for children. Parents flagged untrained coaches more. The authors demand mandatory diabetes education for coaches and teachers plus stronger clinical encouragement.
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| CREATOR | Emma J Cockcroft, Chris Bright, Hilary Nathan, Dan Farrow, Catherine Russon, Richard M Pulsford, Robert C Andrews |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41056 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |