Type 1 Diabetes Need Not Stop Marathon Dreams, Study Finds
What Happened
A small study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) found that people with Type 1 diabetes can safely complete marathons using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices. In the study of 20 amateur runners, all 10 participants with diabetes finished the race and recorded completion times similar to runners without diabetes.
Key Takeaways
Researchers say careful glucose monitoring, insulin adjustments and carbohydrate intake can help people with Type 1 diabetes safely participate in endurance events, though glucose readings should still be verified when needed.