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The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes

Sheri R Colberg author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers

Published:8th Feb '19

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Diabetes doesn’t have to slow you down. Whether you’re a recreational exerciser or a competitive athlete, The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes has the training and performance advice you need to remain active while effectively managing your condition.

Renowned researcher and diabetes expert Dr. Sheri Colberg offers best practices and tips for managing blood glucose levels for athletes of all ages with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She provides the most up-to-date information on

  • insulin and other medications and their effects on exercise,
  • nutritional practices and supplements, including low-carbohydrate eating,
  • the latest technologies used to manage glucose, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM),
  • injury prevention and treatment as well as tactics for diabetes-related joint issues, and
  • mental strategies for maximizing performance and optimizing health.
You’ll find 15 profiles of athletes with type 1 diabetes who share their accomplishments and how they manage medications, food intake, and other tools available to manage their activities with diabetes. Guidelines for 165 different sports and activities will reduce your trial and error when it comes to performing and feeling your best during fitness activities, endurance sports, endurance–power sports, power sports, and outdoor activities.

The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes adheres to latest guidelines from such trusted sources as the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. It is the one resource you can’t be without if you want to stay healthy and active, train smarter, and reach new levels of athletic success without losing control of your blood glucose management.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

“In The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes Sheri Colberg provides a wealth of information and guidance about exercise and diabetes—not just for elite athletes but for anyone living with diabetes who is involved in sports. Sheri includes advice about insulin (including the newer biosimilars), CGMs, pumps (including hybrid closed loops), other diabetes medications, and better food choices for exercise, including good options for snacks and hypoglycemia treatment. Furthermore, Sheri includes personal accounts from several athletes, with tips and tricks that have helped them be successful. The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes is a must-have for everyone with diabetes who takes exercise and sports seriously.”
—Jeff Hitchcock, President of Children With Diabetes

“Exercise is the billion-dollar drug that rarely gets prescribed. The Athlete’s Guide to Diabetes provides people with diabetes with the knowledge and tools to exercise safely and successfully. This book will serve as a priceless tool for anyone with diabetes. Thanks to Sheri for all her great work and helping get people with diabetes more active!”
—Phil Southerland, CEO and Cofounder of Team Novo Nordisk, President and Founder of Team Type 1 Foundation

 

ISBN: 9781492572848

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 816g

392 pages