Exercise is good, but for type 1 diabetics, it can be very, very bad. Spontaneous exercise in particular can drive blood sugar to dangerously low levels. However, wearable electronic devices are putting ... Continue Reading
Strength Training and Diabetes: Do Genes Make a Difference?
Insulin is responsible for shuttling glucose into muscles, so athletes with a family history of metabolic disorders may be at risk for several problems related to exercise. In a recent Journal of Strength ... Continue Reading
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes With Resistance Exercise
In 1985 only about thirty million people worldwide suffered from type 2 diabetes. By 2010 that number grew to over 285 million, which is almost equivalent to the entire population of the United States. ... Continue Reading
Working with Special Populations Part 3: Diabetes Mellitus
As coaches, we will likely have someone with diabetes come through our doors at any given gym. There are different types of diabetes, but we will specifically speak about type 1 diabetes mellitus and type ... Continue Reading
