Athlete's Guide to Diabetes

Diabetes doesn't have to slow you down. Whether you're a general fitness fanatic or a competitive athlete, The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes has the training and performance advice you need to remain active while effectively managing your condition. This essential guide offers best practices and tips for managing blood glucose levels for athletes of all ages, with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It provides the most up-to-date information on the various factors that can affect athletes with diabetes including nutritional practices and supplements, insulin usage and latest technologies for managing glucose levels. Inside you'll find 15 profiles of athletes with type 1 diabetes, who share their accomplishments and how they manage medications, food intake and any other factors. There are also guidelines for 165 different sports and activities. These guidelines help reduce the trial and error when it comes to performing and feeling your best whilst doing sport. The Athlete's Guide to Diabetes adheres to the latest guidelines from reputable organisations such as the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. It is the only text you can't be without if you want to stay healthy and active, train smarter and reach new levels of athletic success.