Type 1 diabetes and exercise: case study
The case:
Tom is a 15yr old who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 8yrs of age. He participates in athletics at a high level and plays AFL football. In this case, Steve describes individualising Tom’s BGL targets around Tom's realistic fear of hypoglycaemia when on the athletics track. As well as examining exercise and type 1 diabetes, this case highlights the importance of listening and trust in maintaining therapeutic support with an adolescent client.
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About the Presenter
Steve Flint is an Accredited Sports Dietitian with a special interest in type 1 diabetes and exercise. He is passionate about supporting people with type 1 diabetes to eat well and stay active in a way that suits their lifestyle. Having grown up with a sister with type 1 diabetes, he has a unique understanding of the condition and its many challenges.
Steve currently works for Diabetes Victoria delivering self-management education programs, presenting on nutrition and exercise, and contributing to various diabetes publications. He also works privately with people with type 1 diabetes to improve their health, wellbeing and performance.
Steve has previously worked for Diabetes Queensland and consulted to the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) and the North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL.
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