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Exercise Improves Sleep Habits in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

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Last updated July 11, 2026

Key finding

The average score of sleep habits in the experimental group decreased from 73.29 ± 6.70 to 47.06 ± 4.39.

This study investigated the impact of a regular exercise program on sleep habits in children with Type 1 Diabetes, revealing significant improvements in various sleep-related outcomes.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the impact of a regular exercise program on sleep habits in children with Type 1 Diabetes, revealing significant improvements in various sleep-related outcomes.

Clinical relevance

Improving sleep quality in children with Type 1 Diabetes is crucial, as poor sleep can negatively affect diabetes management and overall health. This study suggests that incorporating regular exercise could be a beneficial strategy for enhancing sleep and, consequently, the well-being of these children.

Keep in mind

The study's sample size may limit generalizability. No long-term follow-up data were collected. The control group did not show significant changes.

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Nastaran A, Kimia K, Fatemeh V, Yaser M. The Effect of Exercise on Sleep Habits in Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Pediatrics. 2024;24:283. doi:10.1186/s12887-024-04760-9

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Main Effects

Sleep habits score decreased from 73.29 ± 6.70 to 47.06 ± 4.39 (p < 0.01).

Sleep anxiety decreased from 8.32 ± 1.72 to 5.41 ± 1.25 (p < 0.01).

Night wakings decreased from 5.58 ± 1.52 to 4.06 ± 1.15 (p < 0.01).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Aerobic exercise and Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire, Bedtime resistance, Night wakings score, and 6 more.

This study contributes evidence to

Intervention

Aerobic exercise

Outcome

Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire

Evidence topic

Aerobic Exercise

Primary intervention

Aerobic exercise

Primary outcomes

  • Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire
  • Bedtime resistance
  • Night wakings score

Evidence topics

Aerobic Exercise

Primary intervention

Aerobic exercise

Primary outcomes

Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits QuestionnaireBedtime resistanceNight wakings score

Evidence relationships

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59

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Related topics

9

Evidence pairs

6

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 9 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

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Contributes evidence

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Primary evidence

Evidence topic

Aerobic Exercise

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Core evidence

Study findings

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Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire

Aerobic exercise → Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire

Aerobic exercise → Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Bedtime resistance

Aerobic exercise → Bedtime resistance

Aerobic exercise → Bedtime resistance

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Night wakings score

Aerobic exercise → Night wakings score

Aerobic exercise → Night wakings score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Parasomnia Score

Aerobic exercise → Parasomnia Score

Aerobic exercise → Parasomnia Score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Sleep anxiety score

Aerobic exercise → Sleep anxiety score

Aerobic exercise → Sleep anxiety score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Sleep onset delay score

Aerobic exercise → Sleep onset delay score

Aerobic exercise → Sleep onset delay score

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Sleep-disordered breathing

Aerobic exercise → Sleep-disordered breathing

Aerobic exercise → Sleep-disordered breathing

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Total sleep time measured in minutes

Aerobic exercise → Total sleep time measured in minutes

Aerobic exercise → Total sleep time measured in minutes

Evidence Intelligence™
ImpactScore™
75
Positive
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ConsistencyScore™
35
mixed
Supporting studies: Based on 2 studies
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evidence suggest

Evidence Suggest

  • Sleep habits improved significantly with a decrease of 26.23 points (p < 0.01).
  • Sleep anxiety reduced by 2.91 points (p < 0.01).
  • Night wakings decreased by 1.52 points (p < 0.01).
who this applies

Who this applies to

  • Children aged 6-18 with Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Participants experiencing sleep disturbances.
keep in mind

Keep in Mind

  • Results may not apply to children outside the study's age range.
  • The exercise program's specifics may vary in different settings.
  • Further research is needed to explore long-term effects.
between the lines

Between the Lines

  • The study's sample size may limit generalizability.
  • No long-term follow-up data were collected.
  • The control group did not show significant changes.

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Does Aerobic exercise improve total sleep time measured in minutes?

Moderate Evidence

Aerobic exercise may improve Total sleep time measured in minutes.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.

Evidence caveat: The available evidence reports mixed findings.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Total sleep time measured in minutes

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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Does Aerobic exercise improve average sleep habits score measured by the children's sleep habits questionnaire?

Emerging Evidence

Aerobic exercise appears to improve Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Average sleep habits score measured by the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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Does Aerobic exercise improve night wakings score?

Emerging Evidence

Aerobic exercise appears to improve Night wakings score.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Night wakings score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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Does Aerobic exercise improve parasomnia score?

Emerging Evidence

Aerobic exercise appears to improve Parasomnia Score.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Parasomnia Score

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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