Physical Activity and CVD in Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes

The main research questions for this study are: (1) Is delivering a resiliency-informed behavioural intervention designed to increase physical activity (PA) feasible for adolescents living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)? and (2) What is the expected change in proposed cardiovascular outcomes after 12 weeks in both study arms? Qualitative and quantitative methods embedded in this pilot randomized trial will answer these questions and determine the feasibility of a larger randomized controlled trial.

Inclusion Criteria:14-17 years oldBMI z score >1.6diagnosed with type 2 diabetesExclusion Criteria:engage in >300 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per weekhave diabetes because of surgery or medications for another conditionuse chronic high dose steroids or immunosuppressive therapythey have cancerthe have evidence of drug or alcohol abuseif youth and/or parent/guardian are unable or unwilling to give consent