Product 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.

The Diabetic Athlete also covers the basics of exercise physiology, metabolism, nutrition, and supplements, including the following critical information:

- Blood sugar response to activity
- Insulin and oral medications
- Nutritional and ergogenic substances
- Insulin options for NPH and lente, ultralente, and pump users

No other book gives so many sport-specific recommendations to help you safely pursue the activities you enjoy. With Dr. Colberg's advice, you'll feel better than ever while training for fitness and sport performance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #385658 in Books
• Published on: 2000-08-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

The Courier, September 22, 2000
A helpful guide for active people who want to safely enjoy exercise...

David E. Kelley, Director of Univ. of Pittsburgh Obesity and Nutrition Research Center
A practical and thoughtful book that will be helpful for individuals with diabetes who want to safely enjoy exercise.

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""The Diabetic Athlete underscores the fact that exercise is critical to the person with diabetes. The book is designed for the active person with diabetes and the health care provider. The first part provides a basic understanding of the diabetic athlete's response to exercise and sports. The second part provides suggestions for and examples of how diabetic athletes prepare for and respond to exercise-induced changes in blood glucose.”

Al Lewis, PhD
Board of directors chairman of the International Diabetic Athletes Association (IDAA)

“A practical and thoughtful book that will be helpful for individuals with diabetes who want to safely enjoy exercise. Dr. Sheri Colberg is an exercise scientist with special expertise in diabetes.”

David E. Kelley, MD
Director of the University of Pittsburgh's Obesity and Nutrition Research Center