About this item
Don't let diabetes slow you down. Whether you're a recreational exerciser or a competitive athlete, the Diabetic Athlete's Handbook has the training and performance advice you need to remain active and at the top of your game. Renowned researcher and diabetes expert Dr. Sheri Colberg has developed a practical guide specifically for athletes of all ages with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The Diabetic Athlete's Handbook provides you with the most up-to-date information on insulins and other medications, glucose monitors, blood sugar management, nutrition and supplements, injury prevention and treatment, and mental strategies for maximizing performance and optimizing health.Featuring more than 100 sport-specific training guidelines for fitness, endurance, power, and outdoor activities, the Diabetic Athlete's Handbook is the one resource you can't afford to be without.
About the Author
Sheri R. Colberg, PhD, is an author, consultant, professor emerita (Old Dominion University) , exercise physiologist, clinical researcher, and international lecturer on healthy lifestyles, diabetes prevention and management, exercise and physical activity, and much more (see www.shericolberg.com for a full biography of her many books and articles) . In addition to writing columns for DiabetesInControl.com and others, she is frequently interviewed by the media. In 2016, she received a national honor, the American Diabetes Association Outstanding Educator in Diabetes award. Her favorite pastime (besides being physically active) is sharing information to help people live not just longer but healthier lives, and she practices what she preaches. She has been exercising and living well with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years. Find more useful advice about being active and staying well with any type of diabetes (or preventing it) on her website, Diabetes Motion (www.diabetesmotion.com) , and other resources at Diabetes Motion Academy (www.dmacademy.com) .
