Table 1.

Interview guide.

1. When I say the word “exercise” to you, what are some of the words or emotions that come to mind?

2. Can you describe how exercise has played a role in your life before and after your T1D diagnosis?

3. How does the management of your blood glucose levels fit within the context of exercise?

4. Can you describe some of the challenges and/or barriers you face when being physically active?

5. Can you describe some of the factors that helped you overcome those challenges?

6. Is there advice or data you wished you would’ve known or had access to regarding your own journey with T1D and physical activity?

7. Exercise programs have many “attributes” that we summarize using the acronym FITT – Frequency, Intensity, Timing, Type – such as Cardio and weights. Reflecting on your own experience and journey, can you tell me which of these attributes have worked best for you and why?

8. Reflecting on your experiences has there been a reason why the previously mentioned attributes Frequency, Intensity, Timing, Type, have not worked or will not for you?

9. Reflecting back on our conversation about barriers, FITT, and your journey with T1D and physical exercise, how do you stay motivated to remain active and engage in exercise regularly?