Hypoglycemia in athletes with diabetes.
For many years, one of the mainstays of therapy for patients with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes has been exercise, balanced with medical nutrition therapy and medications. A key limitation to achieving this balance has been the increased risk of hypoglycemia, including that induced by increased glucose use brought about by exercise or athletic activity. This review focuses primarily on type 1 diabetes and athletic activity; however, many of the principles discussed below apply to type 2 diabetes as well.
Kirk
Susan E
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Division of Endocrinology, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 800136, McKim Hall, Room 4012, Charlottesville, VA 22808, USA. sek4b@virginia.edu
D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013177:Sports
D007328:Insulin