Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260424/Type-1-diabetes-preserves-fitness-but-alters-oxygen-use-in-teens.aspx Even when fitness looks normal, hidden changes in oxygen use and microvascular function may already be emerging in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. A new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology reveals that type 1 diabetes is associated with subtle alterations in oxygen utilization and peripheral microvascular function in response to graded exercise in adolescents. However, this chronic metabolic condition does not appear to significantly affect cardiovascular function and overall exercise capacity.