As the first person with type 1 diabetes to win the Contender Division of the California State Spikeball Championship, recent college grad John Brown had to learn how to keep his blood sugars in an optimal range without his insulin pump during 10-hour long competitive tournaments.
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Spartan Races test an athlete’s physical and mental strength with challenging obstacles like leaping over fire and low crawling in mud under barbed wire. Marlon Blanquart has conquered four of these races, all while managing type 1 diabetes.
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Paul Reid, Founder of Type One Outdoors, leads group hikes, trail runs and other outdoor adventures for people with type 1 diabetes and their family and friends. He shares the essential supplies people with diabetes should bring on any backcountry expedition.
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Dr. E and Dr. P go head to head in another challenge to show how exercise affects blood sugars, and they offer tips on what you can do keep from going too low or too high during and after working out.
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Endurance (or aerobic) exercise is extremely beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes, but all too often is not prescribed. Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned athlete, staying focused on four aspects of an exercise routine is key to being successful and staying healthy.
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A high rep workout uses resistance training to put your muscles to work while keeping your heart rate up. It’s great for all fitness levels because exercises can be easily modified, AND it can help improve the way your body uses insulin.
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We know the benefits of exercise on our bodies, but now more than ever we need it to help lift our spirits and calm our minds. Here are our top picks for free at-home online workouts!
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Only have 10 minutes and a small space at home to workout? Fitness expert Christel Oerum from DiabetesStrong shares an easy routine to get your blood pumping that can be adjusted for any fitness level.
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CrossFit is a high intensity, constantly changing method of endurance and strength training that offers a different workout every day to its members. Here’s how a pharmacist with T1D manages the challenges of the varied blood sugars it can bring.
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HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, which is an effective way to burn a lot of calories in a relatively short amount of time. However, it has a different effect on blood sugars than a typical aerobic workout.
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