Annually, 250-300 children are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The first noticeable manifestation of the disease could be during the physical education (PE) classes and i tis certainly PE where there is a high risk of decompensation of the disease.
The treatment consists mainly of regime maintenance and insulin application. The article introduces this topic to PE teachers, gives basic information about the disease and explaines necessary conditions to be ensured for the pupil.