Research conversations: How ethnicity and culture shape physical activity in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

About the event

We’re looking into why some young people from ethnic minority backgrounds with type 1 diabetes may find it harder to be physically active. In our earlier research with white adolescents, fear of low blood sugar and lack of support were common barriers. This new study will explore how culture, religion, and family circumstances might play a role for others.

We’ll be running focus groups and interviews with young people and their families to find out what support would help them feel more confident about being active. The findings will help healthcare professionals, teachers, and policymakers provide better support.

At this coffee morning, we’d love to hear the public’s thoughts on our plans. Your feedback can help shape the study and make sure it reflects what matters most to families and communities.

Our speaker

Monika Jakiel-Rusin is a paediatric diabetes dietitian at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and a researcher at the Bristol BRC and the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on finding better ways to support children and young people with type 1 diabetes to be physically active, particularly within school settings.

What is a research conversation?

Research Conversations are hosted by People in Health West of England and are informal sessions which are designed to give researchers and public contributors a chance to interact. Public contributors are encouraged to ask questions, learn about, and get involved in projects in their area.