Doing sport without fear or risk

One of the most common chronic diseases in children is type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D), which is classified as an autoimmune disease and is caused by the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the endocrine pancreas. The need for subcutaneous insulin administration, the measurement of glucose levels and the adjustment of insulin doses to individual life situations, such as food intake or physical activity, are essential components of treatment. In order to better understand the associated requirements, it is first necessary to consider the general importance of physical activity in childhood and adolescence.