Advice
There is a substantial amount of general advice available on exercise for type 1 diabetes:
- Research: Follow the latest research on diabetes and exercise.
- Tips: Find some handy hints for diabetics
- Links: Look at some useful links for type 1 diabetics.
General Advice
A selection of articles have been provided below for your information. Please email us (info@hypoactive.org) should you require something more specific or if you have other information resources and we will add them to this page.
- Advice for type 1 children and being active: http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/be_active_with_diabetes.htm
- AIS Guide to Type 1 Diabetes and Sports Nutrition: http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/special_diets2/diabetes_and_sports_nutrition
- Sheri Colberg's 2008 book, Diabetic Athletes Handbook is a brilliant resource for tips and experiences of exercising for anyone with diabetes. Contributors to this publication include HypoActive's own Monique Hanley, Spike Beecroft and Darcy Hughes: http://www.shericolberg.com/diabetic-athletes-handbook.asp
Insulin and Anti-Doping Policies
Insulin promotes protein synthesis and inhibits protein breakdown. It has therefore been misused as an anabolic agent by drug cheats. This is a dangerous and illegal practice. WADA anti-doping policies allow people with diabetes to use insulin and compete in official competitions. However formal approval for therapeutic use must be obtained. ASDA (www.asda.org.au) can advise on the procedure for obtaining therapeutic approval.
Inspiration
Stories abound on what a person can achieve with type one diabetes. Here are a small selection:
Ballet - Zippora Karz's Dance with Diabetes
Basketball - Chris Dudley
Basketball - Austin Freeman
If you know of others please let us know!