Welcome to the Sports Corner

Welcome to CWD's Sports Corner, where we'll feature information for athletes and exercise enthusiasts who have diabetes. Some articles will give guidelines to help better control diabetes around exercise while others will feature athletes and their stories on how they overcame obstacles related to their diabetes and excelled in their sport. As with any change in diabetes management, your healthcare team should be informed and involved in adjustments you consider making to optimize your performance in sports. Sports Corner Articles Interview with Sebastian Sasseville Summiting Mt. Everest with type 1 diabetes Exercising in Cold Weather Tips for a safe and effective winter exercise program Why Kids Should Exercise Better health well documented through exercise Exercise for the Nintendo Generation Video games that get you moving Why Does My Blood Sugar Go Up with Exercise or Competition? Strategies to succeed in sports Doug Burns Pumps Weights and Insulin Pumping more than insulin In Pursuit of an Olympic Dream Travis hopes to compete in the 2008 Beijing games Running a Triathlon with Type 1 Diabetes An interview with TriAthlete and pump wearer Brian Foster 10 Second Sprint May Help Prevent Post-Exercise Hypoglycemia A simple strategy for preventing lows after exercising Running Marathons with Type 1 Diabetes An interview with Bill King Learn about DESA Supporting athletes with diabetes Hydration, Diabetes, and Sports Performance Keep hydrated for health and performance Starting a New Sport Simple suggestions for starting a new sport Exercising with Type 1 Diabetes during Pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy is safe, we learn from Nicole Johnson Baker Sports Nutrition: Supplements and Diabetes Are supplements right for athletes with diabetes? Smart Pumps and Sports: Using Insulin On Board Smart pumps can help reduce the risk of over bolusing through Insulin on Board Smart Pumps and Sports: Using Temporary Basal Rates Adjust your basal rates for maximum performance while minimizing hypoglycemic risk Blood Glucose Monitoring for Athletic Competition Know your number for maximum performance and safety Cheating Yourself Out of Your Workouts Maximize the benefits of your exercise time The After Exercise Blues Tips for preventing post-exercise hypoglycemia Youth Soccer Player Enjoys Competition Kenny never thought about giving up soccer due to his diabetes. Smart Pumps and Sports: To Wear the Pump or Not? Do today's pumps work with athletics and sports? Interview with Chris Dudley Rick interviews Chris Dudley, who played center in the NBA and now runs a great basketball camp for teens with type 1 diabetes. Weight Training & Diabetes -- Yes, it's Okay for Teenagers Learn about integrating weight training -- also called strength training -- into your exercise program. Top 10 Exercise Traps and Tips to Avoid Them Exercising with diabetes can lead to unwanted traps and decreased performance. Taking a lead from David Letterman's top ten lists these recommended points can help anyone who has diabetes and wants to exercise.

Rick Philbin, host of Sports Corner, playing basketball -- his favorite sport. Photo by Nicole. Questions about diabetes and sports or exercise? Submit Your Question to the CWD DTeam Review Recent Questions and Answers

Sports Corner Host

CWD's Sports Corner is hosted by Rick Philbin, MED, ATC, CSCS. Rick is a regional manager for Animas Corporation, an athletic trainer, and an individual with type 1 diabetes. Prior to joining Animas, he managed a comprehensive sports medicine center in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Rick is a presenter for Fitness in Today's Times On-site Corporate Wellness Program and is very active in diabetes as it relates to exercise. He has spearheaded an effort to bring a chapter of the Diabetes, Exercise, and Sports Association (DESA) to the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area and lectures frequently on exercise through DESA. He is currently the chapter president and a national board member.

Rick's professional experience also includes working as an Athletic Trainer for a Philadelphia-based sports medicine center, where he worked with professional athletes from the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. He believes education is paramount for good diabetes management. As an avid exercise enthusiast with type 1 diabetes, Rick practices tight management of his diabetes while on an insulin pump.

Selected Studies Related to Exercise, Sports and Type 1 Diabetes

• National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Management of the Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
• Physical activity and sports participation in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• Self-monitoring adherence to physical activity in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
• Diet and physical activity in patients with type 1 diabetes.
• Physical exercise and diabetes during childhood.
• Managing insulin therapy during exercise in type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• Type 1 Diabetes and Vigorous Exercise: Applications of Exercise Physiology to Patient Management.
• Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise: Using the Insulin Pump to Maximum Advantage.
• The 10-s Maximal Sprint: A novel approach to counter an exercise-mediated fall in glycemia in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
• Inflammatory cytokine, growth factor and counterregulatory responses to exercise in children with type 1 diabetes and healthy controls.
• Acute, Same Day, Effects of Antecedent Exercise on Counterregulatory Responses to Subsequent Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
• The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Glucose and Counterregulatory Hormone Concentrations in Children With Type 1 Diabetes.
• Stroke - Spin - Stride - The Diabetes Training Camp for Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes.

Last Updated: Wed Oct 01 11:27:43 2008
This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.

This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.
© Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2008. Comments and Feedback.