In the first part of the project, we will do what is called a systematic review. We want to understand what research has already been done, and how previous researchers or clinical teams have designed support programmes for children and young people with Type One diabetes.

We will hold interviews with different groups of people including; Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, parents of adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, and Health Care Professionals. These group discussions will aim to understand attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours, and how factors that might be a barrier to being active can be addressed.

We are interested in finding out the experiences of physical activity providers, such as PE teachers and sports coaches in supporting adolescents with type1 diabetes with physical activity. This will help us to think about how to support individuals to promote and support physical activity in adolescents with type one diabetes. We are currently running a nationwide survey.

Drawing on what we learn from the earlier stages, we will work with different expertise to develop a programme that aims to support adolescents with type one diabetes to be physically active.

We will be working alongside a core group of young people with Type 1 Diabetes who will help ensure the research we do is kept relevant and important for those who it aims to benefit.