PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: 
The researchers at the Children’s Diabetes Centre are exploring the needs of young people with type 1 diabetes to be physically active. We are looking for adolescents aged 14-17 with type 1 diabetes to give us some insight into their experiences around physical activity so that we can develop a physical activity program.
Study: Developing an exercise intervention to improve mental health outcomes for adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Why are we doing the study?
We know that physical activity is important for physical and mental health and well-being for young people with type 1 diabetes. After talking to young people with type 1 diabetes we also know that it is challenging to manage blood glucose levels during physical activity. The current exercise guidelines available vary and are challenging to follow. We are looking to understand what would make physical activity more interesting and less challenging for young people with diabetes.
What will the study involve?
If you would like to be involved, you will be asked to participate in an online focus group with other young people, or a one-on-one interview, to talk about your experiences and help us design an exercise program.
Who can participate?
We are looking for:
- Young people aged 14-17years
- Who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 12 months
How can I find out more?
For more informtaion: Participant information sheet
Email diabetes.research@health.wa.gov.au or call 6456 4610 to talk to a member of the research team.
First published Tuesday 4 April 2023.