Sex is safe in type 1 diabetes, shows small study using continuous glucose monitoring devices
A new study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes conference indicates that sexual activity is safe for individuals with type 1 diabetes. Researchers used continuous glucose monitoring to objectively prove that the physical exertion of sex does not pose an inherent risk of dangerous hypoglycemia.
Why it matters
This research addresses a common health concern and source of anxiety for patients, potentially improving their quality of life and intimacy.
by European Association for the Study of Diabetes
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Add as preferred source Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes ( EASD ) in Milan, Italy, Sept. 28–Oct. 2, shows, with the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, that sexual intercourse is safe for people living with type 1 diabetes. The study is by Dr. Dominica Orłowska, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland, and colleagues.
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