The Diabetic Athlete
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Description
The Diabetic Athlete is the only book on the market that gives athletes and dedicated fitness enthusiasts the practical tips to manage type 1 or type 2 diabetes better while training and competing for performance.
Written by a diabetic athlete with a PhD in exercise physiology and endorsed by Dr. Edward Horton, a recognized diabetes expert, The Diabetic Athlete draws from collected expertise of hundreds of diabetic athletes, sharing their experiences from sports and fitness training. Colberg analyses their experiences and provides practical advice on blood sugar balance, nutrition, and exercise to help you pursue a normal, vigorously active life.
The book presents real-life examples from diabetic athletes on the special modifications they make in their diet and medication for various sports and physical activities, including general recommendations for diet and insulin changes for each activity. [Amazon.com]
ISBN
9780736032711
Publication Date
2000
Publisher
Human Kinetics
City
Champaign, IL
Disciplines
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Exercise Science
Recommended Citation
Colberg, Sheri R., "The Diabetic Athlete" (2000). Human Movement Sciences Faculty Books. 11.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/hms_books/11