Exercising With Type 1 Diabetes: Physiological Concerns and a ClinicalPerspective addresses the key aspects of exercising with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).The DVD details the physiological concerns of athletes with T1D, as well as looksat exercising with T1D from a clinical perspective. Initially, the DVD defines type1 diabetes and explains how those individuals with T1D can optimize their levelof performance through appropriate fuel availability. The DVD reviews the threeenergy systems that work during physical activity (ATP-CP, glycolysis, andaerobic) and outlines ways to prevent hypoglycemia. Finally, the DVD discussesthe problem of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) from a clinical perspective,including a review of the "vicious cycle of hypoglycemia.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Exercising with type 1 diabetes:physiological concerns
- Keys to exercise success
- Why avoid low BG with exercise?
- Aerobic vs. resistanceexercise effects
- Exercising with type 1 diabetes:a clinical perspective
- Rational for strict glycemic control
- Hypoglycemia
- Exercise-induced hypoglycemia
- A vicious cycle
