Best Practice Case Studies-The Diabetic Athlete LH

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The presentation is centered on a position statement regarding exercise for athletes and active individuals with diabetes, with a focus on both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The discussion highlights exercise's numerous benefits, such as improved cardiac health and reduced hemoglobin A1C levels, particularly for type 2 diabetes due to increased insulin sensitivity. Barriers include fear of hypoglycemia, time constraints, and lack of knowledge. Exercise is advocated for its physical and psychological benefits, and medical teams are encouraged to educate and safely support diabetic athletes.<br /><br />Key takeaways include specific management strategies: understanding exercise's varied impact on blood glucose levels, employing methods to prevent exercise-induced complications like hypoglycemia, and recognizing symptoms such as shaking, anxiety, and fatigue. The presentation underscores the importance of developing personalized plans for exercise, especially considering different glucose levels, exercise types, and training intensities. Continuous glucose monitoring and preparation with emergency resources, such as glucagon kits, are strongly recommended for safety. Finally, an emphasis is placed on structured lifestyle interventions combining aerobic and resistance exercises to optimize diabetes management.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 34

Topic Metabolic Disorders

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2nd Edition, CASE 34

2nd Edition

Metabolic Disorders

diabetes

exercise

type 1 diabetes

type 2 diabetes

hypoglycemia

insulin sensitivity

glucose monitoring

lifestyle interventions