4.2. Challenges and Opportunities
T1D, diabetes
DIABETES
It is important to note that data reported in this study are observational and future work is needed to establish whether a causal relationship exists between dietary protein intake and post-exercise glycemia among individuals with T1D. Additionally, as this study relied on self-reported measures of dietary intake and physical activity, it’s important to note that self-reported measures are prone to recall and social desirability biases [The literature on the role of protein intake on exercise-related glycemia for people living with T1D is scarce. The findings of this study begin to address this gap in the literature and may encourage future studies to continue to explore intersections between sports nutrition and diabetes care. While promoting safe exercise through an improved glycemic response is a priority for people living with T1D, they also chose to participate in exercise for a variety of reasons, including health promotion, weight management, and athletic performance. It is important that exercise nutrition guidelines aim to support both the safety and physiologic benefits of exercise to aid people with T1D in improving their health and well-being.