Cardiopulmonary Fitness, Lung Function, Muscular Oxygen Saturation, and Quality of Life in T1DM

Cardiopulmonary Fitness, Lung Function, Muscular Oxygen Saturation, and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

The purpose of this study is to compare the differences of

1. cardiopulmonary fitness
2. lung function
3. muscular oxygen saturation
4. quality of life between type 1 diabetes mellitus and healthy adults.

This study is also to investigate the relationships between cardiopulmonary fitness, lung function, muscular oxygen saturation, glycemic control, and quality of life in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus ≥2 years (diabetic group)
• age-, gender-, and BMI-matched healthy subjects (control group)

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiac or respiratory disease
• pregnancy
• hospitalization due to any medical condition in recent 6 months
• any other condition affecting exercise performance or lung function.