Aptitud física

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Starting the Conversation with Coaches and Advocating at Different Levels

Athletes with diabetes can absolutely thrive with the right preparation, communication, and support system in place. Building strong relationships with coaches and teammates early, educating others, and creating an environment of understanding helps reduce stigma and sets you up for success. By knowing your needs, managing stress, and choosing supportive environments, you can use both preparation and mindset to perform at your best.

Blood Glucose and Diabetes Technology Management in Sports

Blood glucose (blood sugar) during exercise can vary based on factors like starting levels, intensity, duration, and insulin adjustments, so regular monitoring before, during, and after activity is key to spotting patterns. To prevent lows, adjust insulin or eat carbohydrates as needed — especially if levels are below 100 mg/dL — and always carry fast-acting glucose. Because responses differ (and high-intensity exercise may raise levels), using trial and error while tracking results helps you find what works best for your body.

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Sports and Diabetes: How to Manage at Different Levels of Competition

Learn tips for supporting your child or teen with diabetes across all levels of competition—plus how to prepare their coaches, teammates, and school to give them the best support possible.

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Sports and Diabetes FAQs

Adrenaline is one of the body’s “rescue hormones.” When blood glucose drops, your body releases adrenaline to help raise it. Many classic low-blood glucose symptoms — shakiness, sweating, fast heartbeat — are actually adrenaline responses. During stress, competition, or intense emotions, your body releases adrenaline for the same reason: it’s designed to increase blood glucose.

Think about fueling for sport in three categories:

Type of activity
- Anaerobic
- Aerobic
- Mixed-intensity
Duration
- How long will you be active?
Stakes
- Practice
- Tryouts
- Competition
- Each combination requires different fueling strategies. Consider how your nutrition choices will influence insulin on board (IOB) going into activity.

Heat and cold can both affect blood glucose, but responses vary from person to person.

Heat acclimation matters. Someone who isn’t used to training in heat will respond differently than someone who is.
Heat increases metabolic demand, meaning your body may burn more glucose and cause lows.
Heat stress can also raise blood glucose, depending on the individual.

Avoid setting a blood glucose target higher than your automated insulin delivery system’s programmed target. If your blood glucose rises above that target, the system may give insulin and push you low.
Use exercise features (exercise mode, activity mode, etc.) to “weaken” the target and reduce insulin delivery.
Work with your health care team to personalize this — different athletes need different targets.

Think about what technology works best for your sport and environment.
Water can cause devices to loosen or fall off, so injections may be more reliable for some athletes.
Consider IOB when switching.
For short activities, think ahead. Do you want to return to your automated insulin delivery system afterward, or stay on injections for the rest of the day?

Blood glucose patterns vary significantly with age.
Adolescents often have more variability and less predictable control.
Younger children may struggle to recognize or communicate symptoms and rely more on caregivers.
Understanding your developmental stage helps guide support and expectations.

Keep it simple and approachable — most people genuinely want to learn.
Share your emergency plan. For example, “If I pass out, I need glucagon. Here is where it is and how to use it.”
Invite questions and keep the door open for further conversations.

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Consejos para hacer ejercicio sin lesiones

Aquí hay algunas cosas sencillas que puede hacer para ayudar a prevenir lesiones al comenzar un plan de ejercicios.

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Supere los obstáculos y siga adelante

Conozca algunas de nuestras soluciones a los obstáculos más comunes para la actividad física.

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Cómo el yoga puede ayudarte a alcanzar tus objetivos de glucosa en sangre

Si nunca has practicado yoga, quizás quieras considerar utilizar una esterilla e incorporarlo a tu rutina.

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Los beneficios de la jardinería para la salud

El fitness se presenta de muchas formas, ¡incluida la jardinería! Descubra cómo.

Equilibrio y prevención de caídas

La actividad física no sólo puede ayudarle a mantener el equilibrio, sino que también puede ayudar a retardar el deterioro cognitivo relacionado con el envejecimiento.

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Romper con las rachas de estar sentado

¡Mejorar tu salud puede ser tan fácil como levantarte más a menudo!

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Objetivo de ejercicio semanal

¿Cuál es el número mágico que deberías intentar alcanzar con tus objetivos de fitness? Descúbrelo.

Ejercicio y tipo 1

Starting the Conversation with Coaches and Advocating at Different Levels

Blood Glucose and Diabetes Technology Management in Sports

Sports and Diabetes: How to Manage at Different Levels of Competition

Sports and Diabetes FAQs

Why does adrenaline affect blood glucose?

How can I manage meal timing before games and practices?

How does climate affect blood glucose?

What is the optimal blood glucose target during physical activity?

When should we switch to injections during water activities?

How do gender and age impact blood glucose control during activity?

If I have limited time to talk with coaches, staff, or my teammates, what should I share about my diabetes?

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