Exercise and type 1 diabetes presented by Dr Carmel Smart, APD, PhD
People with type 1 diabetes, in general, exercise less than people without diabetes. This is thought to be due to a very real fear of hypoing.
Exercise for people with type 1 diabetes is important, but it is a challenge to manage. Dietitians are in an ideal position to be able to support our clients with type 1 diabetes exercise confidently.
Carmel explained the different effects that aerobic and anaerobic exercise commonly have on blood glucose levels. She detailed three crucial aspects of management of blood glucose levels in people with type 1 diabetes when they are exercising. Firstly, careful BGL monitoring. Secondly, appropriate adjustment of insulin for planned exercise. Thirdly, carbohydrate portions required to provide energy for exercise and keep BGL’s in target range.
About the presenter:
Dr Carmel Smart is a paediatric specialist diabetes dietitian at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital, Newcastle, and holds a conjoint senior position with the University of Newcastle. In 2016 she was awarded a Clinical Research Fellowship to support translation of her research into clinical practice.
She is highly respected internationally in the field of paediatric and adolescent type 1 diabetes. Carmel is the lead author of two international guidelines on the management of type 1 diabetes.
1. Nutritional management in children and adolescents with diabetes, a chapter published in the International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines 2014 Compendium
2. Exercise management in type 1 diabetes: a consensus statement. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, Published Online January 23, 2017
A two minute coversation with Carmel after the webinar
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