Research priorities for exercise and type 1 diabetes
| Position # | Research question |
| 1 | What explains the variation in responses that the same person can experience doing the same exercise between different days? |
| 2 | Which is the best for maintaining glycemic stability and glucose tolerance: aerobic training, strength training or a combination of both? If a combination, does the order matter? |
| 3 | What modes of exercise (ie, activity types, such as walking, cycling, weightlifting, rock climbing, etc) produce the best health benefits while maintaining tight glycemic control? |
| 4 | What dietary plans can safely and effectively be followed for an active lifestyle in type 1 diabetes without compromising pre-exerise and postexercise glycemic control? |
| 5 | What is the optimal time of day and exercise prescription (example: how often, what type, how intense) in order to maintain ideal glycemic control and insulin sensitivity? |
| 6 | What is the best method of preventing postexercise hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia? |
| 7 | Will certain glycemic ranges before starting exercise consistently result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia? |
| 8 | What effect can various levels of hydration have on blood sugar levels during and after exercise? |
| 9 | How does hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia affect muscle growth and strength training progress, or vice versa? |
| 10 | What is the effect of climate/temperature on blood sugar control during exercise and what causes this effect? |