Open AccessManaging the Athlete with Type 1 Diabetes
Author(s) -
David Lisle,
Thomas H. Trojian
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1097/01.csmr.0000306527.66877.5f
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , athletes , type 2 diabetes , physical therapy , sports medicine , intensive care medicine , diabetes management , disease , endocrinology
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to many serious complications if not properly managed. The patient and physician must work together to optimize glucose control involving both insulin administration and caloric intake. Exercise has numerous benefits and the type 1 diabetic should take advantage of these benefits. Athletes with type 1 diabetes are capable of undertaking a wide array of exercise activities and there are no longer firm contraindications to certain sports for diabetic patients. This article will aid the sports physician in understanding the effects of exercise on diabetes, educating patients to exercise safely, advising when exercise is contraindicated, and providing guidelines for optimal management of the diabetic athlete.