Description: About this productProduct InformationThe 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 IdentifiersPublisherHuman KineticsISBN-100736032711ISBN-139780736032711eBay Product ID (ePID)1669450Product Key FeaturesAuthorSheri ColbergPublication NameDiabetic AthleteFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishPublication Year2000TypeTextbookNumber of Pages272 PagesDimensionsItem Length9in.Item Height0.7in.Item Width6in.Item Weight16.8 OzAdditional Product FeaturesAge Range18-UpLc Classification NumberRc660.C4746 2001Table of ContentPart I: The Diabetic Athlete's Toolbox Chapter 1. Training for Sports and Fitness Chapter 2. Balancing Exercise Blood Sugars Chapter 3. The Ups and Downs of Insulin Chapter 4. Supplements and Eating for Exercise Chapter 5. Guidelines for Type 1 Diabetes Chapter 6. Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Part II: Sports and Fitness Activities Chapter 7. Endurance Sports Chapter 8. Power Sports Chapter 9. Fitness Activities Chapter 10. Recreational Sports Appendix A Diabetic Athletes and Sport Organizations Appendix B Sport Nutrition Web Sites of Interest Appendix C Diabetic Athletes Activity QuestionnaireCopyright Date2001Target AudienceTradeTopicSports Medicine, Endocrinology & MetabolismLccn00-031907Dewey Decimal616.4/62/0088796Dewey Edition21IllustratedYesGenreMedical
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Book Title: The Diabetic Athlete
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Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 0.7in
Item Width: 6in
Author: Sheri Colberg
Publication Name: Diabetic Athlete
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication Year: 2000
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 16.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
